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Cover of "Wool" by Hugh Howey. Bold, black letters spell "WOOL" on a textured red background, with yellow stairs winding through them. Two small human figures stand on the stairs, conveying mystery and intrigue.

World Building Book Group: Wool

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Joshua Hyde Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cover of "Come As You Are" by Emily Nagoski. A pink background with a partially unzipped purse in the center. Bold white text overlays the image.

Come As You Are: How Sexual Desire Really Works

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Offsite at Joshua Hyde Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Meeting

Age Group:

Adults

Offsite Event

This event is in the "Teens" group

This event is in the "Adults" group

Smiling woman with long brown hair and bangs, wearing a brown jacket and green top, set against a blurred, lush green background.

A Discussion with Romance Author Rebecca Zanetti

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online at Joshua Hyde Public Library

Program Type:

Author Event, Book Discussion, Presentation

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Virtual Event

Cover for the book Come As You Are

Come As You Are: Stress, Context & the Brain

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Offsite at Joshua Hyde Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Meeting

Offsite Event

This event is in the "Teens" group

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cover of "A Guardian and a Thief" featuring a botanical illustration with an orange and leaves. Beside it, a woman in a dark floral dress stands calmly.

"A Guardian and a Thief" with author Megha Majumdar

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Online at Joshua Hyde Public Library

Program Type:

Author Event, Book Discussion, Presentation

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Virtual Event

This event is in the "Adults" group

Four women relax on a beach under colorful umbrellas, engrossed in books. The scene evokes a nostalgic, leisurely summer vibe. Text: "The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club" by Martha Hall Kelly.

Afternoon Book Group: The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room at Joshua Hyde Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults

Cover for the book Come As You Are

Come As You Are: Body Image, Pleasure, & Self-Trust

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Offsite at Joshua Hyde Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Meeting

Offsite Event

This event is in the "Teens" group

This event is in the "Adults" group

A smiling person with gray hair and glasses is on the left. On the right, there's a book cover titled "Banning Books in America" set against a bookshelf.

"Banning Books in America: Not a How To" with Author Samuel Cohen

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online at Joshua Hyde Public Library

Program Type:

Author Event, Book Discussion, Presentation

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Virtual Event

This event is in the "Teens" group

This event is in the "Adults" group

A woman with dark hair, seen from behind, wears a red coat, standing in a misty forest. Overhead, two planes fly. Text reads "The Forest of Vanishing Stars" by Kristin Harmel.

Armchair Travelers Book Club: The Forest of Vanishing Stars

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Joshua Hyde Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Memorial Day

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Closing

This event is in the "Teens" group

This event is in the "Adults" group

Surreal book cover for "Annihilation" by Jeff VanderMeer; features a distorted boar adorned with vibrant, eerie flowers, against a black background. The tone is mysterious and evocative.

World Building Book Group: Annihilation

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Joshua Hyde Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

This event is in the "Adults" group

Multi colored books placed spine up in the shape of a heart

Book Speed Dating @ Deep Roots Distillery

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Offsite at Joshua Hyde Public Library

Program Type:

Activities, Book Discussion, Meeting, Presentation

Age Group:

Adults

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