Book Club In A Bag

How many of you out there would take part in a book club? If you’d take part, would you organize one? It takes some work to get information sheets printed up for the members of the club, help everyone get a copy of the book, and get a reading guide. Plus, if your book club members can’t afford to buy a new book once every month and a half, you don’t want them fighting over the library’s copy.
Now they won’t fight over the library’s copy, because the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library will give you ten copies of the book. They do a program called “Book Club In A Bag.” With a wide selection of books available and more being added all the time, it’s the best and easiest way to start a book club, or even if you already run one/take part in one, you may want to check into it.
You get a kit that contains ten copies of the selected book, a large print edition if it’s available, an audio book if it’s available, a reading guide and an information/contents sheet. The library does the legwork and the book club gets the benefits, including all the information needed for a rousing discussion.
You get to have the bag for six weeks and it can be returned to any location, but renewals are not allowed. One library card can have two bags out at any time, but the bags are on e a first come, first serve basis. The library likes people to pick three book titles, just incase their first choice isn’t available at the time.
The library will call or e-mail you within two business days to let you know what’s going on and after that, you’ll have the book bag and kit in a week or less. Sometimes it can take a little time for the bag to be moved to the library you’re picking it up for, which accounts for the up to a week delay after your reservation is confirmed.
You can reserve a kit here and you can view the list of available books here. This program is an exciting way to be in a book club that everyone can afford and enjoy. For more information, you can call the library at 858-8900, Monday through Saturday, 9 AM till 5 PM.