Book Clubs

Book Clubs

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Author Study Book Club: Stephen King and Barbara Kingsolver

*STARTING JANUARY 2024* 

Author Studies Book Club: Stephen King and Barbara Kingsolver [Adults]

-On alternating months, we invite readers to dive into the works of Stephen King and Barbara Kingsolver. By the end of the year, readers have the opportunity to have read 5 books for each of these prolific authors, discussing how these authors have changed or stayed the same over the course of their careers. Author Studies usually meets the second Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. at Sump. Copies are available for checkout at the Sump front desk.

-Contact Shelby at sjanke@papillion.org for more information.

Upcoming Meetings: 

Jan. 10 - 6PM - The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver

Feb. 14 - 6PM - Salem's Lot by Stephen King

March 13 - 6PM - Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

*STARTING JANUARY 2024* 

Battlefield Book Club [Adults]

-A book club for history buffs and WWII readers/experts about American's wars and their aftermaths. Join us on the fourth Monday of the month at Sump to explore chronicles of conflict. Copies are available for checkout at the Sump front desk.

-Contact Tressa at teckermann@papillion.org for more information.

Upcoming Meetings: 

Jan. 22 - 6PM - Band of Brothers by Stephen E. Ambrose

Feb. 26 - 6PM - The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line by Mari K. Eder

March 25 - 6PM - Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

Battlefield Book Club: Explore Chronicles of Conflict
Death and Donuts: A True Crime Book Club

Death and Donuts Book Club [Adults]

-A book club for True Crime lovers. Join us on the third Thursday of the month to discuss the monthly book selection, with a true crime or crime fiction twist, while enjoying a donut or two. Books provided by the library and can be picked up at Sump Memorial Library. Meetings held at Sump.

-Contact Tressa at teckermann@papillion.org for more information.

Upcoming Meetings: 

Dec 21 - 10AM - The Guest List by Lucy Foley

Jan 18 - 10AM - Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin

Feb - 10AM - Just Mercy  by Bryan Stevenson

Golden Sower Book Club [Kids - 3rd-5th Grade]

-One book club, two library options to attend! This book club is offered at Bellevue Public Library and Papillion's Sump Library 4-4:30pm. Each month we will discuss a Chapter Book nominee. Snacks provided. Books are provided by the library and can be picked up at the Sump Front Desk.

-Contact Kelly at kwarehime@papillion.org for more information.

Upcoming Meetings:

Dec 12 - 4PM - Rez Dogs by Joseph Bruchac

Jan 9 - 4PM - Six Feet Below Zero by Ena Jones

Feb 13 - 4PM - Time Villains by Victor Piñeiro

Golden Sower Book Club for 3rd - 5th Graders: Explore the Chapter Nominees with us!
Pioneer Paperbacks Book Club

Pioneer Paperbacks Book Club [Adults]

-Inspired by the Sautter Farmhouse and Portal Schoolhouse next to the library, this book club will discuss pioneer-era and prairie-themed books by Willa Cather and friends. This book club is co-hosted by the Sarpy County Museum and the Papillion Area Historical Society. meets the last Tuesday of every month. Books are provided by the library and can be picked up at Sump Memorial Library. Meetings held at Sump

-Contact Shelby at sjanke@papillion.org for more information.

Upcoming Meetings:

Nov 28 - 10AM - Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline

Dec 19 - 10AM - A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

Jan 30 - 10AM - Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather

Feb 27 - 10AM - The Women Who Built Omaha by Eileen Wirth