more area book discussions
Several area libraries host book discussion groups that may be of interest to our members and literature enthusiasts. These group sessions are free and open to the public; however, only those who have completed the readings are invited to join in the discussions. Each library generally reserves copies of the readings for group participants. Check the venue for more information.
Check out these three venues who hold book discussions:
Bloomingdale Regional Library
Location: 1906 Bloomingdale Ave, Valrico, FL 33596
Contact: Patrick DeMarco, moderator
email: patrick@tampagreatbooks.org
The Bloomingdale Regional Library Great Books Discussion Group meets on the third Saturday of each month, from 10:30 A.M. to noon.
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Seminole Community Library @ St. Petersburg College
Location: 9200 113th Street, Seminole, FL 33772
Meetings are held in Library Program Room A
Contact: Mike Bryan, mbryan@myseminole.com, ph: (727) 394-6923.
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Temple Terrace Library (updated 2/28/23)
Location: 202 Bullard Parkway, Temple Terrace, FL 33772
Meetings are held in the Robins Family Conference Room.
The meetings of this book group take place the last Saturday of each month from 1:00 to 2:30 PM, in the Robins Family Conference Room. Anyone may attend, but only those who have completed the reading are invited to join the discussion. The library will reserve copies of the readings available in the library system for group participants. For information call the library at (813) 506-6770
Two important elements of the Great Books “Shared Inquiry” discussion method are:
- “Discussions are not debates.”
- “A good discussion is known by the skill with which participants listen to one another.”
For information call the library at (813) 506-6770.