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, September 3, 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.

September's selection: Detective Dinosaur by James Skofield

 

Rooster Book Club: Grades 3 to 5

Next meeting: Wednesday, September 16, at 3:30 pm

Pick up the Rooster Book Club selection at the Youth Services Desk, read as much as you can before our meeting, and come ready to share your thoughts. Whether you finish the whole book or just get started, we'd love to hear what you think!

September's selection: School Dance by Sarah Sax

 

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.