Close to a year ago, the Portage Lake district library started a new book club. The silent book club doesn’t function like a typical book club though. Twice a month the library brings people together to offer spaces to read whatever they want. Library director Katrina Linde-Moriarty says she found out about the concept while online.
It’s an international program that you can have a local chapter of and invites people to go and read at spaces that may not always have readers in. – Katrina Linde-Moriarty, Library Director, Portage Lake District Library
She quickly contacted local businesses in the area, settling on the Keweenaw Brewing Company to set up an evening for an adult silent book club.
And like you know is there a day of the week that’s slower for use because I wanted to promote local business and local commerce as well. They said that Mondays in the evening are pretty slow and that’s the day that we selected and we’ve been going on now strong for a bit over a year and a half at that location. – Katrina Linde-Moriarty, Library Director, Portage Lake District Library
And began inviting teens to the library for their book club.
But we wanted to create a space for teens to explore reading as well outside of school, outside of their required reading, and allow them to talk with their peers about the things that they like. So we have that one here at the library, but we provide pizza, which I think is pretty cool. – Katrina Linde-Moriarty, Library Director, Portage Lake District Library
The Portage Lake district library silent book clubs for adults and teens will start up again for 2025 next week. The adult book club at the Keweenaw Brewing Company taproom will start at 6 pm on Monday. Teens will take over the teen readers area of the library from 4 to 5 pm on Tuesday. The teen’s club will also have refreshments available during the event. Those interested in signing up for a Portage Lake District library card or want to learn more about the library’s programs can find more details online.
Silent Book Club
When: Monday, January 13, 6:00 – 7:30 pm (Monthly on the fourth Monday)
Looking for a book club without the pressure of assigned reading? The Silent Book Club is the ideal solution. Bring your book and join fellow readers at Keweenaw Brewing Company for a quiet reading session followed by a relaxed social period. Read quietly for 45 minutes, then share your thoughts or simply enjoy the company of fellow book lovers. Open to all ages; minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Silent Book Club: TEEN EDITION
When: Tuesday, January 14, 4:00 – 5:00 pm (Monthly on the second Tuesday)
Join our Silent Book Club just for teens! Read a book of your choice, followed by a social period to share what you’re reading. Refreshments will be provided!
