Book Clubs
Request your copy of the books online through CountyCat, call the library at (414) 321-9595, or stop at the Reference Desk.
Adult Book Discussion
Second Wednesday of the Month, 7:00-8:00 PM
July 8, September 9, October 14, November 11
Meet us at the library to talk about books, or join the discussion on Zoom! For the Zoom meeting link, contact Emily at emily.alford@greenfieldwi.gov or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4106.
July 8: The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett
September 9: Upward Bound by Woody Brown
October 14: The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant
November 11: This Is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman
History Book Club
Fourth Tuesday of the Month, 7:00-8:00 PM
July 28, September 22, October 27, November 17
The History Book Club is a critical, yet social conversation for those who enjoy learning about and discussing history. All are welcome, even those who did not read but enjoy history! We will be meeting onsite, but you can participate virtually through Zoom if you prefer as well. Contact Phil at phil.spitzer@greenfieldwi.gov or 414-321-9595 ext. 4116 for more details and to register for the Zoom option.
July 28: Elephant Company: The Inspiring Story of an Unlikely Hero and the Animals Who Helped Him Save Lives in World War II by Vicki Constantine Croke
September 22: BOOK REPORT! Read a history book of your choosing and talk about it with the group! (This session starts at 6:30 PM)
October 27: 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History--and How It Shattered a Nation by Andrew Ross Sorkin
November 17: The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald by John U. Bacon
Afternoon Book Talks
Third Thursday of the Month, 2:00-3:00 PM
July 16, September 17, October 15, November 19
Join us for Afternoon Book Talks featuring some of the best and most popular novels of today! Same book club format that you love, different time slot and titles! Come prepared with questions and talking points, having read the novel before each meeting. Contact Gabriel for more information or to request a copy of the book at gabriel.scuglik@greenfieldwi.gov or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4101.
July 16: The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez
September 17: Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash
October 15: The Murder at World’s End by Ross Montgomery
November 19: The Golden Boy by Patricia Finn
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