Discussion Groups
Book Discussion
The Library holds a monthly book discussion group on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30PM. The group is led by the Head of Adult Services, Delys de Zwaan. Books may be picked up at the adult information desk in the reference room. Check our events calendar for upcoming titles. New participants are always welcome.
Great Decisions
The Great Decisions eight-month discussion series is designed to engage citizens in learning about the world. Participants will read from the Great Decisions briefing book, which features impartial thought-provoking analyses on eight issues of concern to policymakers today. They will also watch a short video at the beginning of each session. The discussions will be led by John Collins and Stu Shpetner.
Discussions are on the first Thursday of the month at 7:15PM from February to September.
The topics include:
- Feb 7: Iraq End-Game
- Mar 6: European Union at 50
- Apr 3: Talking To Our Enemies
- May 1: Russia
- June 5: US Defense and Security Policy
- July 3: Latin America: Shift to the Left?
- Aug 7: US-China Trade Policy
- Sept 4: Private Philanthropy
For more information on this series visit the Foreign Policy Association website.
Children’s Book Discussion Groups
The Library currently has a “4-6 Grade Book Discussion Group," a “Just for Guys” discussion and a "Just for Gals" discussion group. Get more information at the children’s reference desk, or check our online events calendar.