Book Clubs
The Laurel-Jones County Library offers multiple book clubs for different age groups at different times and different locations. Here’s a list so you can find the one that’s best for you!
Bookworms– Ages 18+
Laurel- 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12 pm(click here for exact dates)
Have you ever wanted to branch out and read something you might not ever read on your own? Join our Bookworms Book Club and get together with fellow book lovers to discuss the book of the month. If interested, ask the circulation desk for a copy of that month’s book and enjoy. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 12 pm and enjoy light snacks and fellowship. We hope to see you there!
Books & Brew– Ages 18+
Ellisville- 2nd Tuesday of every month at 5:30 pm(click here for exact dates)
Have a cup of coffee with us as we have a lively discussion of this month’s book! We have up to 10 copies of each month’s book available for check out on a first come, first served basis. Ask at the front desk and they can help you get a copy of the current title. Our current reads are posted on the bulletin boards at both library locations, our online library catalog, and on Facebook. Whether you’d like to read all the books and come to every meeting or casually pop in just for the titles you’re interested in, you are welcome here!
Bookworms Jr– Ages 10-12
Laurel- Mondays during county school breaks from 10 am-12 pm(click here for exact dates)
More info coming soon.
The 641 Cookbook Club– Ages 18+
Laurel- 3rd Saturday of the month at 10 AM (click here for exact dates)
The 641 Cookbook Club is an engaging one-hour program held monthly at the Laurel-Jones County Library, where food enthusiasts come together to explore cookbooks and share their culinary creations. Founded from the library staff’s passion for discussing food, this club fosters a community of cooks eager to share unique interpretations of dishes inspired by personal experiences, family recipes, and popular cooking shows or platforms like TikTok.
Key Features of the 641 Cookbook Club:
- Culinary Exploration: Each month, a different theme is selected, encouraging participants to dive into a specific cuisine, ingredient, or cooking style, making every meeting a fresh culinary adventure.
- Recipe Sharing: Members are encouraged to choose a recipe related to the monthly theme, prepare it at home, and bring it for sampling at the next meeting. This promotes sharing food, stories, and tips related to each dish.
- Community Building: The club provides a friendly environment for food lovers to connect, share experiences, and exchange cooking techniques, fostering friendships over a shared love of food.
- Access to Resources: The “641” in the club’s name refers to the call number for cookbooks in the Dewey Decimal System, highlighting the library’s extensive collection of cookbooks available for patrons in the non-fiction section.
- Discussion and Learning: Each session includes discussions about the prepared dishes, with participants sharing their thoughts on flavors, textures, and the cooking process. This collaborative learning environment encourages creativity and experimentation in the kitchen.
Whether you are a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, the 641 Cookbook Club invites you to join a community that celebrates the joy of cooking, sharing, and learning together. Bring your appetite for delicious food and good company!