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Virtual Murder, She Read: Cozy Mystery Book Discussion

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Carnegie librarian Jenny Ellis will host the virtual cozy mystery book club Murder, She Read.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Registration Required
Program Description:

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Carnegie librarian Jenny Ellis will host the virtual cozy mystery book club Murder, She Read.

author photo and book cover

Meet author Amanda Sellet

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors, Community Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Meet author Amanda Sellet from Lawrence, KS at our local indie bookstore, the Story Collective. She'll chat and sign her adult and young adult books.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors, Community Events
Program Description:

Meet author Amanda Sellet from Lawrence, KS at our local indie bookstore, the Story Collective. She'll chat and sign her adult and young adult books.

2 teenager and a painting

Afternoon Tea Book Club

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For adults that enjoy reading and drinking tea. Hosted by Carnegie Librarian Jenny Ellis.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For adults that enjoy reading and drinking tea. Hosted by Carnegie Librarian Jenny Ellis.

2 teenager and a painting

Murder, She Read: Cozy Mystery Book Discussion

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Carnegie librarian Jenny Ellis will host the cozy mystery book club Murder, She Read IN PERSON this month only.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Carnegie librarian Jenny Ellis will host the cozy mystery book club Murder, She Read IN PERSON this month only.

Final Girl Book Club

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Join your resident Spooky Girls, Jenna and Marina, for an evening of spine-tingling terror at the Final Girl Book Club. Each 2nd Tuesday of the month,  we will discuss a new book in the horror and paranormal genres. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

Join your resident Spooky Girls, Jenna and Marina, for an evening of spine-tingling terror at the Final Girl Book Club. Each 2nd Tuesday of the month,  we will discuss a new book in the horror and paranormal genres. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
book cover for Count My Lies by Sophie Stava

Book Club - East Hills

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Embrace new adventures through reading and discussion at the East Hills Library Book Club. We meet on the third Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. This month's selection is Count My Lies by Sophie Stava. 

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

Embrace new adventures through reading and discussion at the East Hills Library Book Club. We meet on the third Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. This month's selection is Count My Lies by Sophie Stava. 

Sandwich cover

Friends Book Club Downtown

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Do you love reading?  Do you enjoy talking about what you're reading?  You should join us for our Friends Book Club Downtown.  The fourth Monday of every month will discuss a different title.  Call Erika for more information at

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

Do you love reading?  Do you enjoy talking about what you're reading?  You should join us for our Friends Book Club Downtown.  The fourth Monday of every month will discuss a different title.  Call Erika for more information at

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Reading Middle Earth

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Are you ready for an adventure? Join Dr. Paula Hayward this year as we take a literary journey through Middle Earth reading The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Discussion questions and further readings will be available.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Registration Required
Program Description:

Are you ready for an adventure? Join Dr. Paula Hayward this year as we take a literary journey through Middle Earth reading The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Discussion questions and further readings will be available.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
book with books drawn on the edges

Afternoon Tea Book Club

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For adults that enjoy reading and drinking tea. Hosted by Carnegie Librarian Jenny Ellis.

August's book is The Bookstore Diaries by Susan Mallery. 

The book is on order.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For adults that enjoy reading and drinking tea. Hosted by Carnegie Librarian Jenny Ellis.

August's book is The Bookstore Diaries by Susan Mallery. 

The book is on order.

Final Girl Book Club

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Join your resident Spooky Girls, Jenna and Marina, for an evening of spine-tingling terror at the Final Girl Book Club. Each 2nd Tuesday of the month,  we will discuss a new book in the horror and paranormal genres. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

Join your resident Spooky Girls, Jenna and Marina, for an evening of spine-tingling terror at the Final Girl Book Club. Each 2nd Tuesday of the month,  we will discuss a new book in the horror and paranormal genres. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
book cover for My Friends by Fredrik Backman

Book Club - East Hills

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Embrace new adventures through reading and discussion at the East Hills Library Book Club. We meet on the third Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. This month's selection is My Friends by Fredrik Backman. 

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

Embrace new adventures through reading and discussion at the East Hills Library Book Club. We meet on the third Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. This month's selection is My Friends by Fredrik Backman. 

Wrong Place Wrong Time cover

Friends Book Club Downtown

Monday, August 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Do you love reading?  Do you enjoy talking about what you're reading?  You should join us for our Friends Book Club Downtown.  The fourth Monday of every month will discuss a different title.  Call Erika for more information at

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

Do you love reading?  Do you enjoy talking about what you're reading?  You should join us for our Friends Book Club Downtown.  The fourth Monday of every month will discuss a different title.  Call Erika for more information at

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Reading Middle Earth

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Are you ready for an adventure? Join Dr. Paula Hayward this year as we take a literary journey through Middle Earth reading The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Discussion questions and further readings will be available.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Registration Required
Program Description:

Are you ready for an adventure? Join Dr. Paula Hayward this year as we take a literary journey through Middle Earth reading The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Discussion questions and further readings will be available.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Victorian house on the coast

Virtual Murder, She Read: Cozy Mystery Book Discussion

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Carnegie librarian Jenny Ellis will host the virtual cozy mystery book club Murder, She Read.

August's book is Murder Will Out by Jennifer K. Breedlove. The author will be joining us.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Registration Required
Program Description:

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Carnegie librarian Jenny Ellis will host the virtual cozy mystery book club Murder, She Read.

August's book is Murder Will Out by Jennifer K. Breedlove. The author will be joining us.

Final Girl Book Club

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Join your resident Spooky Girls, Jenna and Marina, for an evening of spine-tingling terror at the Final Girl Book Club. Each 2nd Tuesday of the month,  we will discuss a new book in the horror and paranormal genres. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

Join your resident Spooky Girls, Jenna and Marina, for an evening of spine-tingling terror at the Final Girl Book Club. Each 2nd Tuesday of the month,  we will discuss a new book in the horror and paranormal genres. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
book cover for The Wedding People by Alison Espach

Book Club - East Hills

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Embrace new adventures through reading and discussion at the East Hills Library Book Club. We meet on the third Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. This month's selection is The Wedding People by Alison Espach. 

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

Embrace new adventures through reading and discussion at the East Hills Library Book Club. We meet on the third Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. This month's selection is The Wedding People by Alison Espach. 

green storefront

Afternoon Tea Book Club

Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For adults that enjoy reading and drinking tea. Hosted by Carnegie Librarian Jenny Ellis.

September's book is First Witches Club by Maisy Yates. 

The book is on order.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For adults that enjoy reading and drinking tea. Hosted by Carnegie Librarian Jenny Ellis.

September's book is First Witches Club by Maisy Yates. 

The book is on order.

Reading Middle Earth logo

Reading Middle Earth

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Are you ready for an adventure? Join Dr. Paula Hayward this year as we take a literary journey through Middle Earth reading The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Discussion questions and further readings will be available.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Registration Required
Program Description:

Are you ready for an adventure? Join Dr. Paula Hayward this year as we take a literary journey through Middle Earth reading The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Discussion questions and further readings will be available.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Weyward cover

Friends Book Club Downtown

Monday, September 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Do you love reading?  Do you enjoy talking about what you're reading?  You should join us for our Friends Book Club Downtown.  The fourth Monday of every month will discuss a different title.  Call Erika for more information at

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

Do you love reading?  Do you enjoy talking about what you're reading?  You should join us for our Friends Book Club Downtown.  The fourth Monday of every month will discuss a different title.  Call Erika for more information at

ginger cat trying to get a Halloween pumpkin

Virtual Murder, She Read: Cozy Mystery Book Discussion

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Carnegie librarian Jenny Ellis will host the virtual cozy mystery book club Murder, She Read.

September's book is Earl Grave Tea by Gretchen Rue. The author will be joining us. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Registration Required
Program Description:

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Carnegie librarian Jenny Ellis will host the virtual cozy mystery book club Murder, She Read.

September's book is Earl Grave Tea by Gretchen Rue. The author will be joining us. 

small town diner with fall leaves around it

Afternoon Tea Book Club

Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For adults that enjoy reading and drinking tea. Hosted by Carnegie Librarian Jenny Ellis.

October's book is Murder by Cinnamon Falls by R.L. Killmore. 

 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For adults that enjoy reading and drinking tea. Hosted by Carnegie Librarian Jenny Ellis.

October's book is Murder by Cinnamon Falls by R.L. Killmore. 

 

Final Girl Book Club

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Join your resident Spooky Girls, Jenna and Marina, for an evening of spine-tingling terror at the Final Girl Book Club. Each 2nd Tuesday of the month,  we will discuss a new book in the horror and paranormal genres. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

Join your resident Spooky Girls, Jenna and Marina, for an evening of spine-tingling terror at the Final Girl Book Club. Each 2nd Tuesday of the month,  we will discuss a new book in the horror and paranormal genres. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
book cover for Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

Book Club - East Hills

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Embrace new adventures through reading and discussion at the East Hills Library Book Club. We meet on the third Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. This month's selection is Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera.

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

Embrace new adventures through reading and discussion at the East Hills Library Book Club. We meet on the third Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. This month's selection is Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera.

diner with a black cat walking past

Virtual Murder, She Read: Cozy Mystery Book Discussion

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Carnegie librarian Jenny Ellis will host the virtual cozy mystery book club Murder, She Read.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Registration Required
Program Description:

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Carnegie librarian Jenny Ellis will host the virtual cozy mystery book club Murder, She Read.