Book Discussions
Book Groups
The Big Read in Kansas City features many book discussion groups where readers may join in smart conversation about The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: see below for the time and location for all Big Read book discussions. No RSVP necessary; simply bring a few thoughts to share about Tom and his exploits! Visiting members welcome!
Call Kaite Stover at 816.701.3683 for more information.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
6 p.m. * Central Library, 14 W. 10th St.
Discussion Leader: Kaite Stover
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Noon * Central Library, 14 W. 10th St.
Discussion Leader: Kaite Stover
Saturday, September 24, 2011
11 a.m. * Central Library, 14 W. 10th St.
Discussion Leader: Kaite Stover
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
6 p.m. * Waldo Branch, 201 E. 75th St.
Discussion Leader: Alicia Ahlvers
Sunday, October 2, 2011
2 p.m. * North-East Branch, 6000 Wilson Rd.
Discussion Leader: Angela Carroll
Saturday, October 15, 2011
2 p.m. * Trails West Branch, 11401 E. 23rd St.
Discussion Leader: Nancy Oelke
FYI Book Group: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
6:30 p.m. * Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St.
The Kansas City Star’s FYI Book Group – coordinated by the Kansas City Public Library’s book group expert Kaite Stover – returns to tackle The Adventures of Tom Sawyer as part of The Big Read.
A summary of the FYI Book Group’s discussion of this classic novel will be published in the FYI section of The Kansas City Star, along with the name of every FYI Book Group participant. Those interested in joining this book discussion should register with Kaite Stover via email sent to kaitestover@kclibrary.org.
Look for the FYI Book Group announcement in The Star in mid-September.
The FYI Book Group is a semi-monthly book discussion group presented by the Kansas City Public Library in partnership with The Kansas City Star.
Good Books and Good Readers: Where the Twain Meet (Again)
October 17 – 23, 2011
The Big Read commandeers the Library’s Facebook page for a weeklong effort that puts readers in direct communication with expert librarians who will guide booklovers to their next big reading adventure with a personalized reading recommendation!
Visit the Library’s Facebook page and respond to any one question posted there about your experience reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, such as your favorite scene or your take on the most influential character in Tom’s life. Based on your comments, our expert librarians will suggest a book ideally suited just for you.
Librarians are standing by, Monday (October 17) through Sunday (October 23).
The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts, designed to restore reading to the center of American culture by encouraging reading for pleasure and enlightenment. Help sustain the momentum of this Big Read by giving the Library’s expert team of librarian-advisors a chance to recommend your next favorite book!
Big Read on Goodreads
The Big Read expands its reach online via Goodreads.com, the social networking site where dedicated page-turners chat about books and literature. Join our Goodreads group - Kansas City Community of Readers - and be a part of our ongoing conversation about The Adventures of Tom Sawyer throughout September and October 2011.
Big Read on Twitter
Readers may also join in conversations about The Big Read in Kansas City via Twitter by posting messages (and searching for messages) with a #kcbigread hashtag.
