Book Clubs Leave The Library For Beer, Brews

Book Clubs Leave The Library For Beer, Brews
File Photo Books go with beer, cider and coffee for several area book clubs.

File Photo
Books go with beer, cider and coffee for several area book clubs.

Libraries aren’t just for books anymore, of course. The Fayetteville Public Library does Books & Brews across town at Core Brewing Co. on Mall Avenue. But a few other book clubs around Northwest Arkansas have also moved out of the library and into more “informal” locations.

Books & Brews

WHAT — This group discusses a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction titles in an informal environment. From bestselling authors to classics of world literature, these selections are a fun way to expand your reading horizons, promises the Fayetteville Public Library.

WHERE — Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Core Brewing Company, 3775 N. Mall Ave. in Fayetteville

HOW MUCH — Membership is free

INFO — faylib.org

NEXT — The September selection is “The Book of Unknown Americans” by Cristina Henriquez; October is “The Woman in Cabin 10” by Ruth Ware.

Books on Tap

WHAT — This group discusses a variety of popular and award-winning fiction and nonfiction, according to its sponsor, the Springdale Public Library.

WHERE — Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Black Apple Crossing, 321 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale

HOW MUCH — Membership is free

INFO — 750-8180

NEXT — “My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry” by Fredrick Backman in September.

A Whole Latte Books

WHAT — Another book club sponsored by the Springdale Public Library.

WHERE — Meets the third Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. at Onyx Coffee Lab, 7058 W. Sunset Ave. in Springdale

HOW MUCH — Membership is free

INFO — 750-8180

NEXT — “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr on Aug. 19.

First Tuesday Book Club

WHAT — Chooses books for the next year based on a member survey

WHERE — Meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Farmington Public Library but “after-hours” at 6 p.m.

HOW MUCH — Membership is free

INFO — 267-2674

NEXT — “Accused” by Lisa Scottoline in September.

— Becca Martin-Brown

bmartin@nwadg.com

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