Resources for Book Discussion Groups
The Dorothy Alling Memorial Library has a book group that generally meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 12:30 called "The Brown Bag Book Group". New members are welcome to come with their lunch to discuss the books and enjoy coffee, tea and dessert. Check for book availability at the front desk the month of the discussion.
| Month |
Meeting | Title |
| January | 01/21/2020 | In the Midst of Winter by Isabel Allende |
| February | 02/18/2020 | Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by Sebastian Junger |
| March | 03/17/2020 | The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides |
| April | 04/21/2020 | Nobody's Fool by Richard Russo |
| May | 05/19/2020 | The Tatooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris |
| June | No Book Group - Book Sale | |
| July | 07/21/2020 | Wild Fire by Ann Cleeves |
| August | 08/18/2020 | The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah |
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There are many sources for external book discussion groups. The library has multiple copies of books available as do other libraries in the state. Please see below for lists of books that may be available for loan.
If the source is a HomeCard library, go directly to that library and borrow the material using your Williston library card. Call the library ahead of time to make sure the title is available on the date needed and to have them placed on reserve. One person in the group is responsible for checking out the entire set and distributing them to members. Be aware that the original borrower is responsible for lost or damaged books.
If the source says that we can borrow the sets for you through interlibrary loan, please call us at 878-4918 or ask at the front desk. It is best to ask for them 2-3 weeks before you need the books. Let us know how many copies you need, what date you need them by and what date they would be returned by.One person in the group (must be a Williston or St. George resident) must check out the entire set and distribute them to members. Be aware that the original borrower is responsible for lost or damaged books. We will contact the source to make sure the items are available and will have them delivered to the library. If the sets are very heavy or large we may ask you to contribute toward the cost of mailing.
You may not find a title you would like or enough copies for your group. If that should occur, please ask each member of your group to find their own copies. Individuals may request interlibrary loan copies, but because of the time it requires, we cannot borrow individual copies from multiple sources for the entire group.
We've attached lists of titles with multiple copies available at libraries in the state.
Essex Free Library
Charlotte Library
South Burlington Library
Burnham Library
Fletcher Free Library
Pierson Library - Large Print Sets
Poultney Library
Brandon Library
Vermont Department of Libraies - Dorothy Canfield Fisher Book Sets
Vermont Department of Libraries - Children & Teens