Over on the PubLib discussion group, Arthur Krull asked :

Take a look at this 3-minute video to see how Heather Johnson's took her library's adult book club "to the people", where three bars have become venues for drinks and discussions. You can watch the video embedded below or at the Wisconsin Public Television website.   Found at Wisconsin Public Television's Wisconsin Life tumblr, with a hat tip to Mark Arend.

Early Childhood Reading Grants from Target are awarded to schools, libraries and nonprofit organizations to support programs such as after-school reading events and weekend book clubs.

Early Childhood Reading Grants are $2,000. Start the application process here.

The Programming Librarian blog (a publication of the ALA Public Programs Office) posted great ideas on the topic of  “how can I promote more interest in the book and get a discussion going?” and suggestions for keeping a book group running smoothly. Examples of ideas in the posting include...

If your library's book discussion group is looking for its next title, consider borrowing one of these kits available at a Wisconsin library: