NEW! Book Club Sets for Children – Start Your Own Book Club!
Exciting news for young readers! Start your very own book club with friends using our new Book Club Sets for children. Each set contains 5 copies of the same book and is designed to be a fun and easy way for kids to read and discuss together.
How it works:
• The Book Club Set bag is borrowed as a complete set for 5 weeks.
• One book club member reserves the set and picks it up from the library.
• That member distributes the books to all members, then collects them all back before returning the full set to the library.
Additional Info:
• A tracking sheet is included in each bag to help you track the books and ensure all copies are returned.
• Who can borrow a Book Club Set? Any person with a valid MMPL library card.
• Can Book Club sets be reserved in advance? Yes! Please browse the MMPL Book Club Sets here. To inquire about availability and to reserve, please call or email the Almonte branch, or visit your local library branch.
• Can Book Club sets be renewed? No, sets cannot be renewed.
New Titles Available for Book Club Sets:
1. Impossible Creatures – A thrilling fantasy novel with all the elements that make a story unforgettable: a world full of wonder, quirky characters, and unexpected surprises. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, The Chronicles of Narnia, and Nevermore. In Impossible Creatures, a young protagonist is thrown into a world where animals and magic collide in extraordinary ways. Expect mythical creatures, daring escapades, and a plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
2. The Superteacher Project – A laugh-out-loud adventure that combines humor, mystery, and technology. A group of middle school students faces a new teacher who seems too perfect. As they dig deeper into their teacher’s strange behavior, they uncover an unbelievable secret: their teacher is an AI robot from a top-secret experimental program!
3. The Tale of Despereaux – A heartwarming story filled with bravery and a touch of magic. Despereaux Tilling, a small but brave mouse, embarks on a daring quest to save a human princess from evil rats. Along the way, Despereaux learns that even the smallest creatures can make the biggest difference.
These new titles are great choices for group reading, discussion, and discovering new worlds. Start your book club today and enjoy these exciting adventures with your friends! (The library also has an earlier set for children – Days of Toil and Tears: the child labour diary of Flora Rutherford, Almonte, Ontario 1887)
Note: MMPL has a total of 45 book club sets – the majority for adults – all can be browsed here. Schedule a reserve in person or by contacting your library.