Book club express reserve materials for your next book club here. Newspapers and items labeled reference, groton collection, or library use only may only be used in the library. Each kit contains 15 paperback copies of the book, a discussion guide often with background about the book or author. Pierce county library foundation sponsors this special service. Kits circulate for 6 weeks and can be reserved up to two years in advance. Commonwealth catalog patrons can also use the commonwealth catalog to search other massachusetts libraries outside of the mvlc. North of boston library exchange old colony library network sails library network. If you want to see what is available at each library move back up the list to branches and select the branch you wish to view. Kits must be returned to a charlotte mecklenburg library location during operating hours, since they cannot be returned in a book drop. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. To request a kit, please go to the reference desk or call a reference librarian at 6179932870. They will also be the contact for any interested new members. Kits may be reserved and sent to any branch for pickup and can be checked out for 6.
Your mvlc card may be used at any public library in the consortium. Click on the title for more information and to see if the kit is currently available. Click the name of the club to find out more about each group, the exact dates its meeting, and the titles the group is reading. Whether youre looking for a title for your book club or for a book club to join at the library, weve got you covered. Use the available now filter to determine which kits are currently available.
If your group happens to lose a book, we ask that you replace it with another copy of the book, new or second hand, that is clean and readable. Most kits contain 1012 copies of the book with the adult kits including large print copies. If you are interested in hosting your own book club, you can reserve a book club kit book club kit policy and procedures. Residents of mvlc communities must have a library card from their hometown library. Includes single library focused mailing lists and ill lists. The merrimack valley library consortium mvlc is an american library consortium created by nancy jacobson and evelyn kuo in 1982. Book discussion kits can be reserved up to six months in.
Kits cannot be requested via the library catalog, however you can see what kits are currently available for reserves by using the general keyword search in the library catalog, typing in the term book club kit and then pressing enter on your keyboard. East central regional library book club kits were started in 2002 with a grant from the minnesota library association foundation, with matching funds from book clubs in north branch, pine city and princeton libraries. The book club kit project is supported by the institute of museum and library services under the provisions of the library services and technology act as administered by the state of massachusetts, by your local library, and by the merrimack valley library consortium mvlc. The merrimack valley library consortiums book group collection has 331 titles. In addition to the books, our totes may also have large print copies and booksoncd. A book club kit contains 15 paperback copies of one title, a discussion guide to assist book club leaders and when available, a large print copy of the same title, and a dvd or video relating to the book. Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help. Everything you need to get started for your own book discussion group is in the kit. Book club kits contain 10 copies of the book and a discussion guide with questions and an author biography.
All you need is a library card in good standing from an mvlc library. The book club kit manager at memorial hall library is gerry deyermond. Book club kits should be returned to the circulation desk at the belmont public library, not to other libraries or placed in the book drops. Check out a book club kit from the york county library, and youre on your way to a great meeting. Most items that were checked out from our library can be returned to other mvlc libraries here is a list of mvlc libraries. When you find and reserve a book club kit you can select any mvlc library at which to pick up your kit when it is ready. You will be told how to return these items when you check them out. Boston public library clams cw mars minuteman library network noble. Book clubs and book club kits cobb county public library. For more information or to reserve your kit today visit mvlc book clubs at the library. Tewksbury public library 300 chandler street tewksbury ma 01876 978 6404490. Items can be returned outside of library hours, except for library of things items. Jefferson county library book club kits consist of ten copies of a title and are packaged in a plastic tote. Book club kits winnipeg public library city of winnipeg.
Part of the library s mission is to provide opportunities for personal success in reading and learning for everyone. The representative is responsible for returning the kit with all ten copies of the book inside. Each book club kit contains multiple copies of a book often including an audiobook version and a large print version as well as a study guide for use by book clubs. Memorial hall library home page book sale let us help you find a good book. Mvlc is boycotting the purchase of new macmillan e books because they have restricted library access to these items. These drops are marked as book depository and other. Book club kits book club kits contain 810 copies of a single title.
Visit the mvlc online catalog to check the status of items on your account at any time. The kits include multiple copies of the book and a discussion guide. The circulation rules table is located in the about section, and contains the most common lending periods as agreed upon by most merrimack valley library consortium mvlc libraries. Nebraska library commission the atrium 1200 n street suite 120 lincoln, ne 685082023 directions 4024712045 8003072665 nebraska only fax. Each member library is an independent entity and regulations, fines and charges will vary from library to library. Book clubs recommended titles view the most recommended titles from all the readers who attended our book club tea. Please note, kits cannot be reserved through the sirsis enterprise online public access catalog. Book club kit this kit is designed to assist in the establishment and running of book clubs. Information about book club kits 15 paperback books and a. I was on the steering committee for readstogo book club kits, developed by a group of new hampshire library association nhla members. With only twothirds of a tank in her old van, she heads toward the pacific ocean with her cat on a mission to reclaim whats rightfully hers, even if it means making others pay for what she lost. Older apps with similar functionality, mhl mobile and bookmyne, are no longer supported.
Mvlc is boycotting the purchase of new macmillan ebooks because they have restricted library access to these items. If you want kits for younger readers check out our childrens and teen book club kits. If your home library is part of the merrimack valley library consortium, you can tailor mvlc mobile to display information specific to your library e. Mvlc mobile is an app that lets you search the library catalog, check your account, see your librarys upcoming events, and more. Mvlc catalog using your library card and our mvlc catalog you can request an item from any of the 36 libraries in the merrimack valley library consortium. Join a group at a pierce county library or online to discuss a book. Each kit includes 10 copies of a book for use by your club, biographical notes on the author, sample discussion questions and tips for a successful book discussion. Book club kits poudre river public library district. When you find and reserve a book club kit you can select any mvlc library at which to pick up your kit when it is. Kits can be checked out for 6 weeks with one renewal. Book clubs at your library if you love to read and talk about books or watch and talk about movies, the library has book clubs for you. Book club kits check out for six weeks and may not be renewed.
Includes singlelibrary focused mailing lists and ill lists. Our state library provides a van service for interlibrary loan throughout the state, so we developed a program where bags are hosted at libraries around the state and requestable via the online ill services of the state library, they travel to other. Safari tech books online a digital library of more than 30,000 books dealing with technology, web development, java, technical certification, project management, enterprise computing, security and operating systems, networking and more. Find great books and discussion ideas for your book group.
Reserve a kit using kitkeeper, our online kit reservation software. Selected titles are fiction and nonfiction recommended for book club discussions. You will find a shortcut to many of the new titles on the new, best. So whether youre looking to start a book group for adults, teens, or children they have something for you. To do this, tap sign in, then sign in again, then log in with your library card number and pin. The online software, kitkeeper, allows members to request kits up to a year in advance, as well as place multiple requests. Book club kits from the nebraska library commission.
Book club kits offer 10 copies of a title and a reading guide in a convenient tote. Each kit contains 15 paperback books and a discussion guide in an easytocarry canvas tote bag. This includes books, magazines even current issues. The kit is checked out to one group member who is responsible for all the materials. Book club kits are large canvas bags that contain 15 paperback copies of a title, as well as discussion guides. Just choose the commonwealth catalog link at the top of any catalog page, and. Kits can be checked out with a valid library card to a representative of a book club. Adjust the width and height settings defined in the rdfhtml code fragment to best match your requirements. Reserve a book discussion kit at our book discussion kit reservation system today. If you belong to a book discussion group or would like to start one, youre invited to check out our selection of book club kit titles. The library has over 200 kits of popular books for adult, teen, and childrens book clubs to checkout. Go to mvlc book club kits to browse whats available and make. Make sure that you select to search all mvlc libraries to give you more options. The titles below are from our adult book club kits, which have multiple copies of the book, a discussion guide, and more all assembled for you.
Look through the list of kits the first selection on the book club kits home page will allow you to search through all available kits at mvlc libraries by using various criteria. Bea has barely been scraping by since her husband died. Mvlc databases patrons of mvlc member libraries may be able to access the following databases. You can use this system, kitkeeper, to select and reserve a book club kit for your book club. You can also search the catalog for book club kits in general. Mvlc mobile is the mobile app replacement for the bookmyne app. Lfpls book discussion kits have everything you need for a successful group reading experience. The carlisle community book group meets monthly at the library, usually on the third.
The library hosts a morning book group, it is open to everyone. Each kit contains multiple copies of a title and a master book discussion guide. Kits may be checked out for six weeks and may be requested like other library materials. The library has numerous book clubs all throughout the library system. With over 200 titles in circulation, youre sure to find some great reads. Mvlc joins the american library association, the massachusetts library association, and many other libraries across the country in objecting to these changes. Part of the librarys mission is to provide opportunities for personal success in reading and learning for everyone. Instant book club kits washington county library, mn. All links lead to pages on the mvlc sharepoint site. Book club kits contain 15 copies of each title and a discussion guide. Jefferson county library book club kits get your book club. Rowley public library official website for the town.
Mvlc mobile mvlc mobile is an app that lets you search the library catalog, check your account, see your librarys upcoming events, and more. In a recent report on wgbh radio, massachusetts library association president, esme green, said, the library has been helping people for hundreds of years. View all upcoming book discussion meetings, or select your library below to see if your library has any meetings scheduled. Mvlc mobile app is now available essex public library. Book club kits are a resource for book clubs wanting the convenience of a prepackaged kit in a bag. Book discussion groups meet at many snoisle library locations. Click the large list icon or the go button to access the search page. There are four dropdown menus a that you may select as your search criteria. However, mvlc members do have some policies in common. Please note that this list may not be complete or accurate. A temporary card will be issued for people without a hometown library card, which will give the patron 30 days to get a full card from their hometown library.
Oct 22, 2019 if your home library is part of the merrimack valley library consortium, you can tailor mvlc mobile to display information specific to your library e. Mvlc manages the resource sharing of 36 automated and partially automated libraries in merrimack valley region of northeastern massachusetts, ensuring unified access to all of their catalogs, which represent almost three million items and more than six hundred. Kids merrimack valley library consortium overdrive. Our consortium has over 240 book club kits to choose from. Each kit checks out to one group member for a period of six weeks. Book club kits are designed for public library book clubs, but can also be used for small reading groups at schools.
To request a book club kit in mvlc, go to kitkeeper. Those who run multiple book clubs each year will be happy to know that reservations for specific kits can be made up to two years in advance. Each kit contains 10 copies of one title, discussion questions about the title, and information about the author. Book clubs at your library las vegasclark county library. Mvlc book club kits manchesterbythesea public library. After falling for a telephone scam, she loses everything and is forced to abandon her trailer. Book discussion kits are designed for book clubs and other groups to read and discuss the same book.
To do this, tap sign in, then sign in again, then log in with your library. The kits include 10 copies of a single book or 10 books based on a specific theme, an author profile and a. You can use your merrimack valley library consortium card to borrow titles from these partner libraries. The tote gets checked out to one person, who is responsible for seeing that all materials are returned when your club is finished. If that doesnt work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see whats preventing the page from loading. The kits check out just like books, but for six 6 weeks instead of three 3. A fresh and easy way to borrow and read from your library. Book discussion kits louisville free public library.
Residents of towns whose libraries belong to the merrimack valley library consortium. Visit our catalog type book club kits in the keyword search and remember to search all mvlc libraries to browse titles. Rostov, an indomitable man of erudition and wit, has never worked a day in his life, and must now live in an attic room while some of the most tumultuous decades in russian history are unfolding. When, in 1922, he is deemed an unrepentant aristocrat by a bolshevik tribunal, the count is sentenced to house arrest in the metropol, a grand hotel across the street from the kremlin. Book club kits the merrimack valley library consortiums book group collection has 331 titles. Book club kits hennepin county library hennepin county. Each book club kit has multiple copies of the same book, enough for each person in your club to read. Funding for this collection was provided by the friends of the manitowoc public library. Book club kits are available for loan from all willoughby branches except for castlecrag community library. Kits can be shipped to any library in madison as well as any public library in the south central library system.
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