Friends Discussion Groups

The Friends of the Oak Lawn Library sponsor two discussion groups that meet once a month, September through May, in the library’s Mary Nelson Room, lower level. Everyone is welcome to participate. No fee or registration required. For additional information, call Dorothy Whitney, 708-422-2390.

2011-12 Reading List

Short Story Discussion Group -- -- Meets every 2nd Wednesday at 1 p.m. -- Pick up short stories at the library’s Help Desk one month in advance.

September 14 “The Netherlands Lives With Water ” by James Shepard
October 12 “The Passing of Black Eagle" by O. Henry
November 9 “The Victim" by P.D. James
December 14 “Admiral" by T.C. Boyle
January 11 “The Open Boat" by Stephen Crane
February 8 “My Brother Eli" by Joseph Epstein
March 14 “Rumpole and the Heavy Brigade" by John Mortimer
April 11 “Into Silence" by Marlin Barton
May 9 “Rubiaux Rising" by Steve De Jarnatt

Book Discussion Group -- -- Meets every 4th Wednesday at 1 p.m. -- Pick up books at the library’s Circulation Desk one month in advance.

September 28 “Listening Is An Act of Love" by Dave Isay
October 26 “Remarkable Creatures" by Tracy Chevalier
November NO MEETING
December NO MEETING
January 25 “I Curse the River of Time" by Per Petterson
February 22 “A Man Most Wanted" by John Le Carre
March 28 “Anthill" by E.O. Wilson
April 25 “Crocodile on the Sandbank" by Elizabeth Peters
May 23 “The Brave" by Nicholas Evans