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Jul 1, 2021
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will offer an online option for book-club meetings this summer – all book-club meetings will take place online through Webex so that readers can interact with others in real time and participate from the comfort of home!
Fort Bend County Libraries’ book clubs represent a wide variety of books and genres. Book clubs that were previously specific to particular branches can now be enjoyed by readers all across the library system.
Books can be requested by calling the libraries, or by placing them on hold in the online catalog. Digital versions of some books are also available for download from FBCL’s eLibrary.
Because the book club meetings will be live-streamed over the Internet via Webex, participants should register for the meetings by going to the FBCL website – www.fortbend.lib.tx.us – click on “Classes and Events,” and register for the book club meetings of their choice. A link to the Webex sessions will be emailed to all who have registered.
July 1 – Book Talk: The Overstory (pre-recorded video).
In FBCL’s Book Talk series, library staff give a synopsis of featured books and share their thoughts on them. In this episode, hear about The Overstory, a novel written by Richard Powers. A link to the video will be posted on FBCL’s online calendar on the designated date, and it can be viewed at any time.
Wednesday, July 7, 12:00 noon-1:00 pm – Literary Lunch League Book Club
The book to be discussed is Now You See Me, a novel written by S.J. (Sharon) Bolton. This title is available in print; call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library to check availability of additional print copies.
Thursday, July 8, 1:00-2:00 pm – Sugar Land Book Break
The book to be discussed is The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women, written by Kate Moore. This title is available in print, audio, on OverDrive, and on hoopla; call the library to check on availability of additional print copies.
Thursday, July 8, 1:30 pm – Novel Expectations Book Club
The book to be discussed is A Gentleman in Moscow, a novel written by Amor Towles. This title is available in print, audio, and on OverDrive; call the First Colony Branch Library to check on availability of additional print copies.
Thursday, July 8,4:00-5:00 pm – Sienna Subtext: Graphic Novel & Animé Club
This event will be live-streamed via Webex at the scheduled time. The book to be discussed is Aliens: Dust to Dust, created by Gabriel Hardman. This title is available in print call the Sienna Branch Library to check on availability of additional print copies
The book club meetings are free and open to the public. Registration is required for the book club meetings so that a link to the Webex sessions can be emailed to all who register. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Classes & Events,” select “Virtual Programs,” and find the program on the date indicated. Participants may also register by calling Fort Bend County Libraries’ Communications Office at 281-633-4734.