When I was a
little girl, I remember living in a neighborhood where we knew a lot of the
families. My sisters and I played with the neighborhood children, and my mother
was friends with the mothers of those children. About once a week, all the
mothers would get together for coffee and conversation. I was not privy to most
of those conversations but I feel certain they revolved around the ups and
downs of marriage and motherhood. In the rush, rush of life today in this
digital age in which we live, we often don’t take the time or find the
opportunity to enjoy this wonderful pastime. If you are interested in adding
this activity to your schedule, might I suggest joining a book club.
We started
an adult book club at the Pelahatchie branch over five years ago. In that time,
we have read and discussed over 60 books in many genres, but the most important
thing that has happened for this group is they have connected personally with
each other. During a typical meeting, the ladies will discuss the book they
have read but also chat about the highs and lows of caring for an ill husband,
the frustrations of growing older, the differences in their grandchildren’s
generation and theirs, and, yes, occasionally politics. At one time or another, each of the ladies has
spoken to me about their connection with this group and how important the time
spent together is to them. Outside of the library, these ladies rarely
see each other, but when they are here, they know they are among friends.
So if you’re
looking to connect on a closer level, consider attending one of the book clubs
in our system and check it out for yourself. The dynamics of groups are
different so you might consider trying more than one until you find the right
place for yourself. Click on the link to locate the book club meetings available
in May. I counted 16 within our library system.
In the Keyword field, type in Book
Club and click on Search to illuminate all book club meetings
available in May.
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