Book Clubs for Kids

Five kids sit on a park bench reading

Monthly book selections are available at the youth desk, approximately one month in advance.

 

My First Book Club: Grades 1 & 2

Next meeting: Thursday, April 9, at 3:30 pm

Join Colleen and Erin after school, once a month, to read a story together and complete a story-related activity. Snacks provided.

April’s selection: The Good for Nothing Button by Charise Mericle Harper

 

Snacks & Stories: Grades 3 & 4

Next meeting: Wednesday, April 15, at 3:30 pm

Join Colleen and Erin after school, once a month, to chat about books over snacks.

April’s selection: How to Save a Library by Colleen Nelson

 

Benefits of Book Club

  • Fosters a love of reading by reading for fun
  • Cultivates lifelong readers
  • Encourages critical thinking through relaxed and low-stakes discussion and activities
  • Improves reading comprehension by experiencing a variety of writing styles
  • Snacks and friends!

To join a book club, visit the Youth Desk or email Colleen at colleen@jplri.org.