Books, Movies & Music:
Book Club Kits
The Hamilton Public Library offers over 250 book club kits for use by local book clubs.
Each kit contains the following:
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12 copies of one book in a lightweight bag
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Book reviews and discussion questions
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Information about the author
See a list of kits available by author and by title.
How Do I Reserve Kits?
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Choose kits from the list.
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Use the online Book Club Kits Request Form to place your order and register your club
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Place your order at least 3 weeks before your first pickup date
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Include 3-4 times as many titles as meeting dates
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Pick them up at your local branch library on the designated pickup date
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If no selection is available, the club will be contacted by the library
How to borrow the Book Club Kit?
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One designated member will sign out the kit for the group on their own card
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An inventory sheet is included for you to keep track of who has each copy
How Long Can I have a Kit?
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Kits go out for up to 6 weeks and may not be renewed (Fines and fees will be applied for late or lost items).
I Need a Large Print or Audio Format
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Many of the books come in large print, CD, talking book, downloadable audio and new Playaway formats. Check the library catalogue for specific information.
I Want to Join a Library Book Club
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Please ask at your local library
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For advice on how to start and maintain a book club, see So You Want to Start a Book Club?
- Non-fiction readers: check out our Book & Bites non-fiction book club. Please join us to discuss current non-fiction, at its finest.
