Silent Book Clubs are an international thing. You can help found one in Wilmington, NC!
Our first meeting was Sept 9, and it was VERY silent because nobody showed up but me. I had a lovely time reading by myself. 10 people signed up for this newsletter, however, so I know you're out there. Hope to read silently with some of you on Monday!
Next Meeting: Monday, November 18 6:00 - 7:30 pm Main Library, 201 Chestnut Street
What happens at a Silent Book Club?
6:00 - 6:30 pm:
Readers gather, mingle, and settle in.
Readers write the titles of the books they're reading on the whiteboard. A list of the books will be emailed the next day.
Readers turn their cell phone noises OFF.
6:30 pm:
Doors CLOSE. If you arrive after the doors close, please come back next month.
Readers read in companionable silence for an hour.
7:30 - 7:45 pm:
Readers mingle as they pack up and leave the space.
What should you bring to a Silent Book Club meeting?
Required:
Any book you want to read
Optional:
A comfy shawl or blanket, if you like to wrap up to read
Your favorite thermos, full of whatever you want to sip while you read
Any books you might want to give away to other readers
Your list of books you want to read, if you keep one
Participation is free and open to anyone who is willing to sit in a group and read silently for an hour. You do NOT need to register to attend. Group contact is Dorothy Hodder.
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