African American Reads Book Club

What: Join us to discuss books by African American authors.
When: Last Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Malloy/Jordan Auditorium and via Zoom
Who: Email Herbert Nyakudya for a Zoom link.

2025 dates and titles:
Jan. 16: The Reformatory by Tananarive Due
Feb. 20: The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest
March 20: Don't Cry for Me by Daniel Black
April 17: Love Radio by Ebony LaDelle
May 15: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
June 19: The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris
July 17: James by Percival Everett
Aug. 21: What the Fireflies Knew by Kai Harris
Sept. 18: The American Daughters by Maurice Carlos Ruffin
Oct. 16: Lone Women by Victor LaValle
Nov. 20: It's Elementary by Elise Bryant
Dec. 18: Dances by Nicole Cuffy

Click on a title in the carousel to place a hold on a title for an upcoming book club meeting or a previous month's selection. You can also call the branch to reserve a copy of the book.

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Hybrid Teen Book Club

What: Teens will read and discuss a different book or graphic novel every month. Copies of each month's selection will be available at each branch.
When: Third Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
Where: Clemmons, Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center, and Southside branch libraries host this book club, and teens can be part of the club in person at one of the branches or virtually via Zoom. Registration is required. Go to the Library's online calendar and register. Teens who register for the virtual event will receive a link to the Zoom meeting on the day of the event.
Who: Call 336-703-2950 for more information about the club.

Summer 2025 dates and titles:
June 17: Sadie by Courtney Summers
July 15: These Deadly Prophecies by Andrea Tang
Aug. 19: As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh

Click on a title in the carousel to place a hold on a book for an upcoming Book club meeting or a previous month's selection. Book club titles will also be held at the branch's desk, and you can call the branch to reserve a copy of the book.