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Adult Book Group (O'Connell)

O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141

July selection: Rough Sleepers by Tracy Kidder Reading Interests: We read mostly contemporary fiction and non-fiction, with forays into older works and classics. Past selections include Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin, Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, and An Immense World by Ed Yong. How to get the print book: Copies of the book are set aside at the O'Connell Branch. Visit during open hours and a staff member can help you check out a copy. Click here for O'Connell Branch Hours. How to get the ebook or digital audiobook: This month’s book is available as an ebook or digital audiobook through Libby. This book group meets in person at the O'Connell Branch. Light refreshments will be provided. No registration is needed; drop-ins are welcome! For more information call 617-349-4019 or email Abby at aclinger@cambridgema.gov.

Valente Branch Book Group (Valente)

Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141

Join the Valente Branch for their new book group! This group will meet monthly to discuss a mix of fiction and nonfiction books. The July selection will be Year of the Tiger by Alice Wong. How to get the print book: Copies of the book are available at the Valente Branch Library. How to get the e-book or digital audiobook: This month’s book is available as a digital audio and e-book through https://minuteman.overdrive.com/. No registration is required.

Central Square Book Club Book Talk (Central Square)

Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139

Join the new Central Square Book Club! For our first meeting, instead of all reading the same book, we'll be sharing our recent favorite reads with an emphasis on contemporary adult fiction and discussing personal reading highlights from the last few years. If you're a book lover, this group is for you!

Teen Book Discussion: The Faint of Heart (Main)

Main Library, Teen Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

Join others to discuss the CRLS One School One Story summer reading book, The Faint of Heart by Kerilynn Wilson. Get your free copy at the Main Library Teen Room. No registration required. Pizza will be provided. Call 617-349-4027 for more information.

Mystery Book Group (O'Connell)

O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141

July selection: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton Reading Interests: We read a variety of mysteries, from hard-boiled detective novels to cozy whodunnits and everything in between! How to get the print book: Copies of the book are set aside at the O'Connell Branch. Visit during open hours and a staff member can help you check out a copy. Click here for O'Connell Branch Hours. How to get the ebook or digital audiobook: This month’s book is available as an ebook or digital audiobook through Libby or Hoopla. This book group meets in person at the O'Connell Branch. Light refreshments will be provided. No registration is needed; drop-ins are welcome! For more information call 617-349-4019 or email Abby at aclinger@cambridgema.gov.

Kids' Classic Fantasy Book Group (O'Connell/Virtual)

O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141

Our monthly Kids' Classic Fantasy book group is for kids aged 10-14. Check out a copy of the book beforehand, or download it from the Libby app. Our July book is Wizards' Hall by Jane Yolen. This book group will meet virtually and in person at the O'Connell Branch. Please register below if you would like to attend virtually. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants one hour before the event. Need a laptop or hotspot to participate? Call the O'Connell Branch at 617-349-4019. For questions about the Kids' Classic Fantasy Book Group, please email cmeisler@cambridgema.gov.