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Purpose of Book Discussion Groups:

• To promote the use of the library by providing a forum to discuss books.

• To promote the use of the library by providing discussion materials such as reviews, biographical material, and critical essays about the authors and their works.

• To promote the use of the library's collection through the sharing of books other than those which are the focus of the group.

• To provide a social environment for library patrons to meet each other and form community ties.

• To enrich patrons' reading experiences.

The library will:

• Provide a meeting room.

• Obtain free copies of selected books for members who possess a valid resident BCCLS library card.  Members may choose to purchase their own copies.

• Provide reviews, biographical material, and critical essays about the authors and their works.

• Coordinate scheduling and book ordering.

• Promote the group through press releases, posters, and a page on the library's website.

Membership:

• Membership is open to adults (18 years and older) who possess a valid resident BCCLS library card.  Books will be ordered from other libraries in advance of each meeting and will be charged to each member's library card.

• Adults that do not possess a valid resident BCCLS library card may join; however, these participants are responsible for obtaining copies of the books to be discussed.

Group rules:

• Members will take turns leading discussions.

• To participate fully in any discussion a member must have read the book.

• Those who have not read the book may attend meetings but must refrain from comment.

• It is expected that each member at some time will dislike a selected title or find some offense at its content.  This is an adult group.  Members may debate the merits of a specific work if they have read the book.

• Titles will be chosen by the members.  Determination is by simple majority.  Members are encouraged to bring their own title suggestions to the attention of the group.

• Titles must be available throughout BCCLS in sufficient quantity for consideration.  Current bestsellers cannot be ordered from other libraries.