PA library hosts book discussion groups

The Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St., Port Angeles, hosts three monthly discussion groups for adults and in 2016 will feature titles spanning genres such as contemporary and historical fiction, biography, classics, science, history and mor

February 8, 2016 8:17 pm
PA library hosts book discussion groups

The Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St., Port Angeles, hosts three monthly discussion groups for adults and in 2016 will feature titles spanning genres such as contemporary and historical fiction, biography, classics, science, history and more.

The Port Angeles Literary Society (PALS) meets at 6:30 p.m. on the last Wednesday of every month. The group reads a wide variety of contemporary and award-winning fiction, nonfiction, poetry, classics and graphic novels. Selections for the upcoming year include “The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History” by Elizabeth Kolbert in February and “Sometimes A Great Notion” by Ken Kesey in March.

The 2nd Tuesday Book Discussion Group meets at 11 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. This group reads a mix of contemporary and historical fiction, classics and non-fiction. Upcoming selections include “Breakfast With Buddha” by Roland Merullo in February and “Quiet” by Susan Cain in March.

Page2Screen, a book-to-film discussion group, explores themes and issues in classic and contemporary books, memoirs, medicine and history, and the movies inspired by them. Page2Screen meets at 6:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month, with an optional film screening prior to the meeting. Upcoming selections for this group include “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak in February and “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande in March.

Each book discussion group is facilitated by a library volunteer and generously supported by the Port Angeles Friends of the Library. To participate, simply read the book and attend the discussion; no reservations are needed and drop-ins always are welcome.

To view a complete list of the 2016 selections, visit www.nols.org. A limited number of copies of each book may be available at the library the month prior to each meeting. If you prefer an alternative format such as large print, book on CD, or downloadable print or audio, ask library staff about availability.

For more information about book discussion groups, visit www.nols.org, call 417-8500 or send an e-mail Cheryl Martin at cmartin@nols.org.