Book Discussions

The Richton Park Public Library hosts several book discussions a month. Come and join the meeting that is most convenient for you! The various groups meet:

2008 Morning Book Discussion Schedule
2nd Wednesday of the Month
11:00 am

March 12 Georgianna by Amanda Foreman
April 9 The Grand Complication by Allen Kurzweil
May 14 The Alchemist’s Daughter by Katherine McMahon
June 11 The Life of Pi by Yann Martel
July 9 Zorro by Isabel Allende
August 13 The Faraday Girls by Monica McInerney
September 10 Angel & Apostle by Deborah Noyes
October 8 Mariette in Ecstasy by Ron Hansen
November 12 Crazy in Alabama by Mark Childress
December 10 Twentieth Wife by Indu Sundaresan

2008 Evening Book Discussion Schedule
1st Thursday Night of the Month
7:00 pm

March 6 Leap of Faith by Queen Noor
April 3 Drinker of Blood by Lynda S. Robinson
May 1 Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder
June 5 Awakening by Kate Chopin
July 3 The Dante Club by Matthew Pearl
August 7 In the Lake of the Woods by Tim O’Brien
September 4 Absent Friends by S. J. Rozen
October 2 Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz
November 6 Diamond Dogs by Allan Watt
December 4 Digging to America by Anne Tyler

2008 African American Book Discussion Schedule
1st Friday Night of the Month
7:00 pm

March 7 The Price of a Child by Lorene Cary
April 4 High Hand by Gary Phillips
May 2 Passing by Nella Larsen
June 6 Blessings by Sheneska Jackson
July TBD Kindred by Octavia Butler
August 1 72 Hour Hold by Bebe Moore Capbell
September 5 Daughters of the Dust by Julie Dash
October 3 The Queen of Harlem by Brian Keith Jackson

Monday Movie Madness
3rd Monday of the month
1:00 pm

Calling all movie buffs! The Richton Park Public Library is hosting a Monday Afternoon Movie Matinee. We provide the movie, the popcorn and the soft drinks. You provide the interest. The selection for next month is:

4/21/08 Dan in Real Life

Children's Programs

Pre School Story Time
Ages 3-5 years old

Calling all pre school moms and dads!! The Richton Park Library has started a new pre school story time. So, how about bringing your 3 to 5 year old to our new redesigned story hour!! Not only will this program help you ignite a spark for a love of reading, but your child will meet new and interesting friends, have a creative craft time, and give you some enjoyable free time in the library. Call the library at 708-481-5333 or come to the Front Desk to register for our brand new Pre School Story Time.

Friday Family Fun Nights
All ages
6:30 – 8:30 pm

Tired of sitting at home on Friday Nights? Do you want bring the whole family and yet not have to spend a lot of money? Have you ever tried the Richton Park Public Library?