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Ever read a wonderful book and wish you could talk about it with someone and share the joy that only a book holds? Or ever have someone tell you about a good book and after falling in love with it, you shudder that otherwise you would might never have discovered it?
If either of those situations clicks with you, then the Morro Bay Friends of the Library have just the right book discussions coming up.
On Wednesday, December 9, the Friends will sponsor a discussion in the Program Room of the Morro Bay Library, 625 Harbor St., where anyone can bring a book that has had an impact on their lives to share with the rest of the group on hand. Then on Wednesday, December 16, anyone can bring a fiction or non-fiction book found to be especially interesting and/or informative to share with others in attendance.
Participants can either tell about books that have impressed them or just listen and find out about books that may impress you.
Also on Wednesday, December 16, there will be a potluck in which participants are encouraged to bring their favorite dish that feeds at least 10 people.
Normally, there are assigned books that the regular discussion groups review and discuss on those Wednesdays. But no books were assigned this month, so anyone can come and share their own individual choices this time.
The Friends have a range of offerings for anyone who likes the idea of discussing books they just read, who just wants to learn more about a book before reading it or who wants to meet and hear local authors describe their books and experiences behind them. The regular Friends schedule, which is being planned for resumption in January, calls for:
--On the first and third Wednesdays, the basic readers discussion group meets to discuss certain assigned books that participants have planned to read and then discuss.
--The second Wednesdays are "Inspirational Wednesdays," which are devoted to reviewing and discussing thought-provoking books from leading authors who are guides to change, growth and self-acceptance. It presents an opportunity for readers to reflect and enjoy the opportunity of discussing books that can help change our world for the better.
--On the fourth and fifth Wednesdays, the Friends host local authors or artists who share their talents through readings, conversations, special presentations, demonstrations, and/or workshops.
The programs are all free and open to everyone. More information on book lists, discussion dates, and/or the events schedule is available at Friends of the Library.org.
The recently announced retirement of Jude Sanner Long, Morro Bay's popular, long-time librarian, will be marked with a formal celebration on January 24 at the library. Mark your calendars.
