Book Clubs & Groups

LGBTeen BOOK CLUB (NEW)

Next Meeting: Friday, February 27th at 4:30pm!
For ages 13-18! This group focuses on young adult books with queer themes and is open to all identities. Snacks will be provided! This month, we’re reading The Spirit Bears Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White. Copies available at the circulation desk!

*To learn more about LGBTeen Book Club, please email adamon-rush@cwmars.org.

FANTASY BOOK CLUB

The Fantasy Book Club meets on the 2nd Friday of every month from 6:30 - 7:30 PM.
This group is for all who enjoy reading about magical worlds! Recently, we’ve discussed works by Christopher Moore and Erin Morgenstern (for those interested, here is a list of past reads and potential future selections). This month, we’re reading Yumi and the Nightmare Painter by Brandon Sanderson. Copies available at the circulation desk!

*For more information about Fantasy Book Club (or to join our mailing list), please email wniu@cwmars.org.

GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB

The Graphic Novel Book Group meets on the last Friday of every month from 6:30 - 7:30 PM.
*NOTE: The Graphic Novel Book Group is taking December off! We will be back Friday, January 23.
For teens and grown-ups! Some of our favorite selections from past months include Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu, and Brooms by Jasmine Walls and Teo DuVall. For January, we are reading Check Please by Ngozi Ukazu.
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*To learn more about Graphic Novel Book Club, email kinsey@highfivebooks.org.

QUEER VOICES BOOK GROUP

The Queer Voices Book Group meets on the last Tuesday of every month from 7:00 - 8:00 PM.
This group focuses on the work of LGBTQ+ writers and is open to all! Our meetings are held monthly in the Community Room, and we ask that all attendees wear masks. This month, we’re reading The Stone Gods by Jeanette Winterson. Copies available at the circulation desk!

*For more information about Queer Voices Book Club, please contact sflorence13@gmail.com or sfernandez@cwmars.org.

YOGA @ LILLY

This class is for all levels, and is offered at the library every Friday morning from 8:30 - 9:30 AM.
Each class incorporates gentle yoga postures, relaxing breathing techniques, and a short opening meditation. Please bring your own yoga mats and props. We meet on the second floor of the library in the Periodicals Reading Room.

D&D FOR TEENS

Lily Library hosts multiple D&D campaigns every week, on Wednesday, from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. Sign-ups required!
For ages 9-16! D&D is a fantasy role-playing game allowing players to collaborate as storytellers. No experience necessary; our facilitators will walk participants through character creation and game mechanics. Make friends and get creative! We are currently charging $100 (this includes cost for pizza provided at the games) per person for a six-week session. To register for our next six-week campaign, please email dndatlilly@gmail.com.‍

ADULT RPG CLUB

The Adult RPG Club meets on the 2nd Sunday of every month at 5:00 PM.
Introducing our new RPG club for adults! We’ve got experienced Gamemasters ready to run all kinds of systems, everything from the classic Dungeons & Dragons to sci-fi, mystery, horror, and more. Each session will be a standalone drop-in game, no commitment needed. To find out what we’re up to each month, email dndatlilly@gmail.com. Walk-ins are welcome, RSVPs are appreciated.

SCRABBLE CLUB

The Scrabble Club meets every week, on Monday, from 4:00 - 9:00 PM in the Community Room. Drop in!

INFORMAL CHESS CLUB

Lilly’s informal chess club meets every week, on Saturday, from 1:00-3:00 PM in the Periodicals Reading Room. Drop in!