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Book Clubs

Library Book Club
The Club meets on the third Tuesday of every month (unless otherwise noted – denoted by *) at 4 p.m. in the Historical Conference Room of the Library.

   2012 Schedule

   Jan 17: The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom

   Feb 21: Helen of Pasadena by Lian Dolan

   Mar 20: Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah

   Apr 17: Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese

   May 15: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

   Jun 19: I Still Dream About You by Fannie Flagg

   Jul 17: One Summer by David Baldacci

   Aug 21: Silver Girl by Elin Hilderbrand

   Sep 18: The Soldier's Wife by Margaret Leroy

   Oct 16: The Passion of Artemisia by Susan Vreeland

   Nov 20: Defending Jacob by William Landay

   Dec 18: Any Holiday-themed book of your choice

 

   2013 Schedule

   Jan 15: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

   Feb 19: Clara and Mr. Tiffany by Susan Vreeland

   Mar 19: House at Riverton by Kate Morton

   Apr 16: Circle of Friends by Maeve Binchy

   May 21: The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating
                by Elizabeth Tova Bailey

   Jun 18: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

   Jul 16: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
              by Rebecca Skloot

 


Friends of the Library Book Reviews

This 6-month series, running December through May, features a wide variety of relevant and provocative books, reviewed by well-known community members and leaders.  Book Reviews takes place on the second Wednesday of the month, from October through March at 10:30 a.m. in the Library's Multi-Purpose Room.  Reading the book prior to the review is not necessary but welcomed.  Refreshments provided.

Click here for the current list
of books to be reviewed.

For more information on this program, contact the Winter Haven Public Library at 863 291-5880.


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Library Address:

Winter Haven Public Library
325 Avenue A, NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
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Library Phone:

863-291-5880
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    Option 3: Children's Desk
    Option 4: Check-out Desk


Library Hours:

Note: Public access computers shut down 15 minutes before closing.

New hours as of May 14, 2012.

 

Monday & Wednesday
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.


Tuesday & Thursday
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

 

Friday & Saturday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.