Upcoming library events

Morning Book Discussion Group

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Where: White Oak

**THIS MONTH'S TUESDAY MORNING BOOK DISCUSSION HAS CHANGED DATES DUE TO MEMORIAL DAY. THE GROUP WILL MEET ON MAY 21, ONE WEEK EARLIER THAN USUAL.**

You are invited to join our discussions of a wide variety of fiction titles. Books are available upon request from the check-out desk.

This month's title is THE EMPEROR'S CHILDREN by Claire Messud.

Wheaton Library Adult Book Club

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Wheaton

Join us for a discussion of In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick.

Book Discussion at Twinbrook Library

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Where: Twinbrook

Join us as we discuss a title to be determined. No need to register, everyone is welcome. Books will be available at the check-out desk. For futher information call 240-777-0240.

Rockville Chinese Book Discussion

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Rockville Memorial at Meeting Room #1

This group meets the third Tuesday of each month. Books are available at the check-out desk. This month's book is "Over the Mountain", by Xie, Wanglin.

Classics in Context: Love and Other Disillusions: Novels from 1760-1960

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Bethesda

Join Michael Bevel for a lively discussion of Middlemarch by George Eliot. This book discussion is part of the Classics in Context series, brought to you by the Friends of the Library Bethesda Chapter.

FICTION, MEMOIR & BIOGRAPHY BOOK DISCUSSION

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Chevy Chase

All are welcome to participate in a discussion of FLANNERY: A LIFE OF FLANNERY O'CONNOR by Brad Goochust. Participants obtain a copy of the book to read before the meeting. Registration not required.

Bilingual Spanish/English Book Club

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Quince Orchard

This group uses Spanish to discuss books written in Spanish. "Por La Vida de Mi Hermana" by Jodi Picoult will be discussed. Copies available at the Information Desk. Call 240-777-0200 for more information.

French Book Discussion Group

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 7:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Bethesda

Join Madeleine Hage for a discussion of books written in French and discussed in French. This month the group is reading Autoportrait au radiateur by Christian Bobin.

THURSDAY MORNING BOOK DISCUSSION

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Marilyn J. Praisner (Fairland)

Join us for our Thursday morning book discussion. The selection for May is A Small Hotel, by Robert Olen Butler. For further information please call 240-773-4060.

Jewish Book Discussion

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Davis

All are welcome to participate in our discussion of "Daniel Deronda" by George Eliot. No registration is required.

ESL (English as a Second Language) Book Discussion

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Quince Orchard

Join us and improve and expand your English speaking and reading skills as well as learn about American and other cultures. "Hiroshima" by Lawrence Yep will be discussed and copies will be available at the Information Desk. Call 240-777-0200 for more information.

Librarian's Choice Book Discussion

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Quince Orchard

Group meets 4th Thursday of the month. "Snow in August" by Pete Hamill will be discussed. Copies will be available at the Information Desk. Call Quince Orchard Library at 240-777-0200 for more information

Rockville Library Book Discussion Group

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Rockville Memorial at Meeting Room #1

The Rockville Library Book Discussion Group meets on the last Thursday of the month January through October. May's book is Mudbound by Hillary Jordan. Books for discussion can be picked up in the library.