Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you'll read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends!

This is a social group for mothers who stay home full-time or work part-time with one or more children 5 and younger in the communities of Elmhurst, Villa Park and Lombard. Our goals are to make new friends, to connect with other moms and their children, to support each other, and to have fun! We plan a wide variety of daytime activities every month for Moms to attend with their kids as well as one or more "moms only" evening events. Activities may include kids' outings, park days, recipe exchan …

The Author! Author! networking group brings together traditional and self-published authors to share ideas about marketing themselves and their books through promotions, public relations, publicity, advertising and other marketing techniques. The group welcomes: first-time authors of all genres as well as those who already have a few published books under their belts marketing and PR professionals those who are interested in the book publishing business and/or want to learn more about it. The fo …

A group of writers, whether published or not, who support all kinds of heroes including the brave members of our armed forces to those on the front lines in hospitals, fire stations, police departments, schools, and so much more. Our support ranges from donating books, supporting literacy efforts, and helping those who face danger and difficult challenges to explore their experiences through the power of telling their story.

Let's schedule a play date! Everyone needs to get out once in a while, that's why I started this group. Going to the park is fun, but it's better with a group! Not only is this group for playdates, it's for family outings, book club, and moms night's out as well! We keep quite busy, I try to keep at least 3 things on our calendar weekly. Our goal is to grow friendships, cure boredom, and create a sense of security and support within. The ages of children in this group are from 0-5. It seems ther …

Two years ago, our ambitious friend and founder, Meghan, started this wonderful mom's group because she would "see other moms in Brookfield and the surrounding areas and want to stop and meet them all." Today, we are over 100 members strong and still growing!  Our calendar is packed with fun events almost daily (weekends & evenings, too).  Whether you are looking for park play dates, trips to the zoo, holiday themed parties, backyard play groups, a book club, exercise buddies, or mom and/or dad' …

This group is for moms from the western suburbs who can barely find enough time to get everything done, but somehow find the time to dig into a good book. We're looking for moms who want to get together at a local restaurant, once a month, to casually discuss our book of choice, as well as anything else under the moon, while enjoying good food, good wine and good company!

We are a cozy women's book club that meets on the third Tuesday of every month except December.  Currently, we are a closed group.

*Please note this group will no longer accept new members beginning JUNE 1st.  If you're interested in joining our book club, please fill out a profile now.  Thank you in advance for your interest!* Hi there!  I used to belong to a wonderful, monthly book club, but due to a change in my work schedule, I was no longer able to attend.  I decided to create my own.  We currently meet on Thursdays, alternating between 1pm and 7pm meetups each month.  Days/times we meet may change, but advanced notice …

Explore and increase your faith through monthly book club readings. Fun, fellowship, food and of course prayer are all included! If you like to read and like to share your thoughts with others, you need to be here. All are welcome. You do not need to be a member of The Little Home Church by The Wayside, United Church of Christ to attend. We meet the fourth Monday of each month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Future books will be voted on by our members. The Littl …

I'm a 30-something guy who likes to read mostly nonfiction. If you're a nonfiction reader like me this is for you! I like history, science, sports, true crime and travel narratives, but am willing to be flexible.

We're a book discussion group for people in their 20s and 30s. We meet the third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at Tipsi Monkey in Bartlett, IL. The discussion is led by one of our Adult & Teen Services Librarians. The books are available one month prior to each discussion at the reference desk.

Are you an avid reader who'd like to get together with other women regularly to discuss books over some fine wine? The aim of this group is to expand our thoughts and perceptions through great discussions about books. We all bring our own experiences, culture, and filters into the perception and understanding of literature, and hopefully these discussions will all enrich us. We'll choose serious fictional and non-fictional books that are fairly recent releases (within the last 20 years for the m …

What better way to start 2013 than to read books set in Chicago! We meet up locally – surrounding western suburbs area – for the book discussion. Whether it be a café, lounge...what a way to spend a few hours for a book discussion, build friendships, and consume a bite to eat and a drink as well! So join us! :)

Advance Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition. Looking for expierenced players who have played at some point any of the D&D editions. Looking for about 4-8 dedicated players for each session. Meetups will be scheduled usually Friday or Saturday evenings. Will like to run a session every week or 2 weeks. These sessions will last from anywhere between 3-5 hours. Character creation will be based on some house rules and the campaign itself will be original. Will include a lot of role playing/puzzles/combat …

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It's Time to Get Out of the Rat Race. What's your dream? Freedom of time? Unlimited resources to travel the world? Whatever it may be, Robert Kiyosaki, author of the #1 personal finance book of all time, Rich Dad Poor Dad, developed CASHFLOW 101, which teaches you how to get out of the Rat Race and onto the Fast Track, how to make your money work for you -- not the other way around. Therefore, I will be hosting the CASHFLOW 101, one or more game per month, to help illustrate the fundamentals o …

Acorn Public Library has started a new nonfiction book club! Beginning October 4, the Barcodes will meet the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Oliver's in Oak Forest (6150 159th Street). Our first selection is Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed. You don't have to be an Acorn cardholder to sign up for this club, but you do need to be excited about engaging with other readers in a fun and casual environment! You must be 21 or over to join this group. …

This is a new group for women that are interested in reading new releases and classic literature. We will begin by meeting at Barnes & Noble Cafe' at Geneva Commons. I chose a book for our first meeting at it is: "an Invisible Thread" by Laura Schroff and Alex Tresniowski. Please bring suggestions for next books to the first gathering.  Discussion questions are at the end of the book.

Lets Meet up with a group of Ladies who want to grow in their relationship with Jesus and with other women. We will be reading and discussing the book Girls Gone Wise in a World Gone Wild by Mary A Kassain , based on Proverbs 7 . The book helps us look at the difference between what the World calls us to be and what God calls us to be.. We will meet on the 2nd Thursday of each Month .

Welcome to the West Chicago Public Library District's Meetup Group! Join our Meetup page for the latest information on upcoming programs, activities, book discussions, and other events at the library! Here are some others ways that you can also connect with us: http://www.westchicago.lib.il.us/ https://www.facebook.com/wcpld (630) 231-1552 wcref1@westchicago.lib.il.us

We are a group of black women who love to read, want to read more and meet like minded women. We are here to inspire women to read, share literature, fellowship, and encourage others in the joy of reading. We meet in New Lenox at Starbucks. We are an eclectic group of women and so are our reading selections. Find out more at our web site www.mochagirlsread.com

Interested in joining a book club where everyone actually reads the books and wants to talk about them? Join this group! We will select books from various lists like Time Magazine's Best Books of All Time, 1001 Books to Read Before You Die, the NY Times best books lists, and anything else we choose! Each meetup will be loosely structured to include discussion topics as well as friendly conversation! "Vonnegut" together??

A book club for readers and fans of fantasy fiction of all stripes, from urban to epic. The little sister of the Western Suburban Sci-Fi Book Club, the Suburban Fantasy Book club is for those of us who don't need as much science in their fiction. We'll be meeting once a month on the first Tuesday of each month for dinner and discussion. Generally we'll meet in the Western suburbs, though we may also meet in the city, and I'll make a steady effort to pick locations accessible via public transport …

From the founder: ""Shamanism" has become a fad today. People are coming out of the woodwork claiming they are shamans and have this training, this degree, this "magical belt".  Some will falsely claim that their "brand" is more valid than others because it comes from a certain place or culture. Some are indeed the "real deal", and I won't discount them. However, many are not. Often I believe, from reading their works and articles, they are simply regurgitating old material stolen from other aut …

This a book club for women "of a certain age" who love to read and and enjoy a variety of Naperville area eateries.

HI, my name is Lynne and I am a junkie, an ART JUNKIE. I started this group to meet and create with other women artists who are "junkies" like myself. Ever want to try an art medium or make a craft project, but didn't have all the supplies, or didn't have the confidence to do it alone? West Suburban Art Junkies is a meetup group where women can be inspired, can create and share their art. Each meetup will feature a project workshop that we will do together from start to finish, talk, laugh, lear …

Do you love to read science fiction and fantasy? This is the book club for you! We meet once per month in various Naperville area locations. Join us to meet other sci-fi/fantasy book lovers and have a blast discovering new books.