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Book & Movie Discussion Groups

Discuss new and interesting books with other readers when you join one of our many book discussion groups. Find the right club for you or give them all a try. New members are welcome!

  • Registration is required for all book discussion groups.
  • Pick up your book at the Check Out Desk starting one month prior to the discussion meeting date. Discussion books will be available at the preceding meeting for monthly discussion groups.  
  • Book discussion groups will meet on the upper level in the Community Room.
  • Persons with disabilities can arrange for special assistance by calling the library or placing an accommodation request online at least two weeks prior to any program.

Book Club Spotlight

Don't miss out on this special book club.

Questions? Contact the Reference Desk at 847-259-6050 x139

Book cover: A light in the dark External Link to book in our catalog

A Light in the Dark
Kathy Kleiner Rubin and Emilie LeBeau Lucchesi

"In January 1978, I slept in my bed at the Chi Omega sorority house at Florida State University as Ted Bundy stalked nearby. He grabbed an oak log from a stack of firewood, slipped through a back door with a broken padlock, and headed upstairs..."
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Dates  Saturday, June 14
Time  10:00-11:00 a.m.

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AM Book Buzz

Start the day off right with a stimulating chat about a good book. This group meets the first Thursday of each month unless otherwise noted.

Questions? Contact Readers Services Desk at 847-259-6050 x117

Book cover: None of This Is True External Link to book in our catalog

None of This Is True
Lisa Jewell

Popular podcaster Alix Summer becomes the subject of her own podcast after a woman named Josie Fair comes into her life and then disappears, leaving behind a terrible and terrifying legacy that puts her life and her family’s lives in mortal danger.
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Dates  June 5 (first Thursday)
Time  9:30-11:15 a.m.

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Morning Book Break

Talk about this months book and enjoy the company of fellow book lovers. This group meets the second Tuesday of each month unless otherwise noted.

Questions? Contact the Readers Services Desk at 847-259-6050 x117

Book cover: None of This Is True External Link to book in our catalog

None of This Is True
Lisa Jewell

Popular podcaster Alix Summer becomes the subject of her own podcast after a woman named Josie Fair comes into her life and then disappears, leaving behind a terrible and terrifying legacy that puts her life and her family’s lives in mortal danger.
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Dates  June 10
Time  9:30-11:15 a.m.

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Just Desserts

The only thing sweeter then devouring a good book is sharing it with others. This group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month unless otherwise noted.

Questions? Contact the Readers Services at 847-259-6050 x114

Book cover: Things I Wish I Told My Mother External Link to book in our catalog

Things I Wish I Told My Mother
Susan Patterson and Susan DiLallo with James Patterson

An artist and her perfectionistic mother unpack a lifetime of secrets while on vacation in Paris.
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Dates  Tuesday, May 27
Time  7:00-8:30 p.m.

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Book cover: Remarkable Bright Creatures External Link to book in our catalog

Remarkably Bright Creatures
Shelby Van Pelt

This book is the charming exploration of friendship between a widow and her unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus.
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Dates  Tuesday, July 22
Time  7:00-8:30 p.m.

Real To Reel

Nonfiction fans can read the book, watch the movie or both! This group meets quarterly on Saturday of each month unless otherwise noted.

Questions? Contact the Reference Desk at 847-259-6050 x133

The Lost City of Z

Dates  Saturday, June 28
Time  10:00-11:00 a.m.

Book cover: The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon External Link to book in our catalog

The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon
David Grann

After stumbling upon a hidden trove of diaries, New Yorker writer David Grann set out to solve "the greatest exploration mystery of the twentieth century": what happened to British explorer Percy Fawcett.
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Movie cover: The Lost City of Z External Link to book in our catalog

The Lost City of Z
(2016, PG-13, 141 minutes, Amazon Studios and Bleecker Street)

The incredible true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett, who journeys into the Amazon at the dawn of the twentieth century and discovers evidence of a previously unknown, advanced civilization that may have once inhabited the region.
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Four Seasons

Join us to discuss nonfiction that reads like fiction. New members are welcome! This group meets quarterly unless otherwise noted.

Questions? Contact the Reference Desk at 847-259-6050 x133

Book cover: In the Sanctuary of Outcasts: A Memoir External Link to book in our catalog

In the Sanctuary of Outcasts: A Memoir
Neil White

White tells his emotional, incredible true story of crime and redemption, vanity and spirituality, as he discovers happiness and fulfillment in an unlikely place--imprisonment in The Long Center, the last leper colony in the U.S.
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Dates  Wednesday, July 23
Time  6:30-7:30 p.m.

Reading Tips

There is no wrong way to read a book for book club! But, if you're not sure what to do, here are some optional reading tips to get you started.

  • What's important
    Different authors have different styles, but all authors will focus on at least one of these aspects of writing: style, narrator, character, plot, setting, and/or theme.
  • Make a character list
    If you struggle to keep track of who's who, jot down the name, description, and motivation for each character.
  • Predictions
    At the beginning of each big section write a quick prediction of what will happen and how the characters will react.
  • Gut reactions
    At the end of each big section write down your first response to the plot,  character arcs, and developing themes.
  • Unclear writing
    Keep track of anything that is confusing or under developed, including unclear plot twists, symbolism, and character motivation.
  • Jog your memory
    If you have time, revisit the first and last chapter of the book.

Digital Book Clubs




Host your own book club or join a larger online audience with these digital book clubs. You will need you library card to borrow reading material.

Please Note: Some clubs are not active all year round.

Hoopla: The Club


The Club offers a diverse selection of audiobooks, eBooks and comics perfect for book clubs! These book recommendations are hand-picked specifically for book clubs to enjoy together, without holds or wait lists.

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Together We Read


Join libraries and readers across the country for the Together We Read digital book club. After Overdrive announces their next book selection, you have two weeks to borrow the title with no holds and join in the online discussion.

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Big Library Read


Connect with readers around the world by reading the same eBook at the same time without any wait lists or holds. Read read discussion guides, listen to author interviews, and join in the global discussion.

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More Movies

Check out a DVD or Blu-ray to play at home. 

Browse movies that have recently been added to the library's collection.

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Stream Movies

Stream thousands of movies on your computer, tablet, mobile device or even your TV! Discover movies from a variety of genres like romance, comedy, horror, animated as well as thought-provoking documentaries and indie flicks.

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Book Club Kits

Anyone with a library card can check out a book club kit for 4 weeks. Each kit contains multiple copies of a popular fiction, nonfiction, or biographical book perfect for your discussion group. These books can be checked out individually or in multiples.

For more information about book club kits contact the Readers Services Desk at 847-259-6050 x111.

Check out our book club kit Collection

New & Featured

  • New Book Club Kits
    • The Collective Regrets of Clover
    • The Berry Pickers
    • James : a novel

On the Shelves

  • Popular Book Club Kits
    • Black Cake
    • Remarkably Bright Creatures
    • The Measure
    • The Midnight Library
    • The Four Winds
    • The Henna Artist
    • Anxious People
    • Cher Ami and Major Whittlesey
    • The Vanishing Half
    • The Water Dancer
    • The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek
    • Educated : A Memoir
    • Where the Crawdads Sing
    • Before We Were Yours
    • News of the World
    • The Women In the Castle
    • Refugee
    • A Gentleman in Moscow
    • Small Great Things
    • The Underground Railroad
    • A Man Called Ove
    • Crazy Rich Asians
    • Dark Places
    • Still Life
    • Lessons in Chemistry

Host a Movie Screening at Home

From movies and tv series to documentaries and indie flicks, you'll never run out of things to watch. Start here to browse our favorite big screen adventures. Plus, we can never get enough of these TV hits.

For more movie recommendations contact the Readers Services Desk at 847-259-6050 x111.

Great Movies to Watch as a Group

Award Winners & Nominees

  • Movies
    • Orson Welles Citizen Kane
    • Raging Bull
    • The Shawshank Redemption
    • Saving Private Ryan
    • Brokeback Mountain
    • The Social Network
    • Boyhood
    • Get Out
    • Titanic
    • West Side Story
    • Moonlight
    • Amadeus
    • The Hurt Locker
    • On the Waterfront
    • No Country For Old Men
    • The Bridge on the River Kwai
    • It Happened One Night
    • One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
    • Gone With the Wind
    • Schindler's List
    • The Silence of the Lambs
    • Casablanca
    • Parasite
    • Spotlight
    • Annie Hall
    • Everything Everywhere All at Once
    • 12 Years a Slave
    • The Artist
    • The King's Speech
    • My Fair Lady

Biggest Blockbusters

  • Movies
    • E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
    • Mad Max. Fury Road
    • Inside Out
    • Finding Nemo
    • The Dark Knight
    • Star Trek
    • Jaws
    • Iron Man
    • Big
    • Airplane
    • Ghostbusters 1 & 2
    • Mission : Impossible
    • Back to the Future
    • Field of Dreams
    • Who Framed Roger Rabbit
    • Babe
    • Raiders of the Lost Ark
    • Guardians of the Galaxy
    • Jurassic Park
    • The Bourne Identity
    • The Fugitive
    • Risky Business
    • District 9
    • Blade Runner
    • Inglourious Bastards
    • The Terminator
    • Men in Black
    • Die Hard
    • The Fly
    • Animal House

Breakout Indie Flicks

  • Movies
    • Eighth Grade
    • Lady Bird
    • Before Sunrise
    • Lost in Translation
    • This Is Spinal Tap
    • Night of the Living Dead
    • Easy Rider
    • Reservoir Dogs
    • Do the Right Thing
    • Donnie Darko
    • Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
    • Beasts of the Southern Wild
    • Little Miss Sunshine
    • Pulp Fiction
    • The Farewell
    • The Witch
    • Carol
    • Whiplash
    • Moonrise Kingdom
    • Drive
    • Blue Valentine
    • The Waitress
    • Mulholland Dr.
    • Napoleon Dynamite
    • Being John Malkovich
    • Dazed and Confused
    • Nightcrawler
    • The Wrestler
    • The Usual Suspects
    • The Blair Witch Project

Family Favorite Films

  • Movies
    • Coco
    • The Mighty Ducks
    • The Neverending Story
    • Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
    • Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
    • The Karate Kid
    • Hook
    • Cheaper by the Dozen
    • A League of their own
    • The Parent Trap
    • Encanto
    • The Sound of Music
    • Home Alone
    • The Sandlot
    • The Goonies
    • Elf
    • Spy Kids
    • The Addams Family
    • Matilda
    • Space Jam
    • Holes
    • The Land Before Time
    • Soul
    • My Girl
    • Hocus Pocus
    • Miracle on 34th Street
    • The School of Rock
    • Mrs. Doubtfire
    • Remember the Titans
    • Annie

Hollywood Classics

  • Movies
    • North by northwest
    • Breakfast at Tiffany's
    • The Great Escape
    • Dr. Strangelove
    • Goldfinger
    • The Jungle Book
    • Cool Hand Luke
    • The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
    • Planet of the Apes
    • Singin' in the Rain
    • The Wizard of Oz
    • Rear Window
    • The Inn of the Sixth Happiness
    • South Pacific
    • Annie Get Your Gun
    • An American in Paris
    • Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
    • The Music Man
    • Sunset Boulevard
    • Guys and Dolls
    • Mary Poppins
    • Kiss Me Kate
    • Sabrina
    • Singin' in the Rain
    • Some Like it Hot
    • Funny Face
    • Lawrence of Arabia
    • Bullitt
    • The Magnificent Seven
    • 2001 a Space Odyssey
    • Peter Pan

Rom-Com Favorites

  • Movies
    • When Harry Met Sally
    • You’ve Got Mail
    • Clueless
    • Bridget Jones’s Diary
    • 10 Things I Hate About You
    • Groundhog Day
    • Love & Basketball
    • Roman Holiday
    • Notting Hill
    • Singin' in the Rain
    • It Happened One Night
    • Coming to America
    • The Princess Bride
    • Broadcast News
    • Sleepless in Seattle
    • My Best Friend’s Wedding
    • His Girl Friday
    • The Wedding Banquet
    • The Shop Around the Corner
    • Moonstruck
    • Four Weddings and a Funeral
    • The Apartment
    • The Big Sick
    • Singin' in the Rain
    • Amélie
    • Much Ado About Nothing
    • Crazy Rich Asians
    • How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
    • Defending Your Life
    • Something’s Gotta Give
    • My Big Fat Greek Wedding

TV Shows

Award Winning TV

  • Movies
    • This Is Us
    • The Crown
    • Seinfeld
    • Breaking Bad
    • Frasier
    • Stranger Things
    • The West Wing
    • The Handmaid's Tale
    • The Sopranos
    • House of Cards
    • Game of Thrones
    • Monk
    • The Wire
    • Six Feet Under
    • Annie

Binge Worthy Shows

  • Movies
    • Sherlock
    • The Great British Baking Show
    • The Golden Girls
    • Father Brown
    • Suits
    • Downton Abbey
    • Monty Python's Flying Circus
    • The Office
    • Schitt$ Creek
    • Firefly
    • VEEP
    • Parks and Recreation
    • Arrested Development
    • Silicon Valley
    • Friends

Everything you need from the Library of Things

Find what you need to host your movie night in the Library of Things collection.

Rokus, Chromecast, & Hotspots

  • Rokus, Chromecast, & Hotspots
    • Franklin T10 mobile hotspot
    • Google Chromecast
    • Roku express green: Paramount+ and Peacock
    • Roku express orange: Netflix and Discovery+
    • Roku express yellow: Disney+, MHz and Hulu
    • Roku express blue: Prime Video, Apple TV, and Max

Movie Screening Equipment

  • Movie Screening Equipment
    • SONY 3D 4k upscaling blu-ray disc/DVD player
    • Bluetooth Speaker
    • Inflatable movie screen with digital projector
    • Laptop or projector tripod stand
    • Portable bluetooth speaker
    • Digital projector