Book Groups

The John P. Webster Library coordinates and sponsors three book groups that meet regularly in the library. Book groups resume in a couple of weeks! All books are in – pick up yours at the Book Mobile or at the JPW Library!

Copies of the books are provided for participants. New members are always welcome to either group! For more information, please contact Jennifer or Molly at 860-232-3893 or at jpwlibrary@whfirstchurch.org.

WEEKLY

Awakening the Spirit Meets Mondays from 12 to 1:30 p.m. November’s discussion is based on Stress Less: 9 Habits from the Bible and Brain Science by Dr. Charles Stone. In late August, Rev. Fredd used parts of the book as the basis for his sermon about building up resilience. This month-long conversation (guided by Rev. Fredd) consists of deeper exploration of Dr. Stone’s nine practical insights for combatting our common worries and fears. According to a poll from the American Psychological Association more than a quarter of American adults say they’re so stressed they can’t function. Young people too. Stress Lessprovides hope and healing.

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MONTHLY

Food for Thought meets Tuesday, December 2nd, 5-6:30 p.m. We’ll discuss The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston. “Frederick Fife was born with an extra helping of kindness in his heart. The problem is, at age eighty-two…he’s broke and on the brink of eviction. But Fred’s luck changes when he’s mistaken for Bernard Greer, a missing resident at the local nursing home, and takes his place. Now Fred has warm meals in his belly and a roof over his head—as long as his look-alike Bernard never turns up. Denise Simms is stuck breathing the same disappointing air again and again. A middle-aged mom and caregiver at Bernard’s facility, her crumbling marriage and daughter’s health concerns are suffocating her joy for life. As Fred walks in Bernard’s shoes and learns about his past, Denise uncovers clues that threaten to reveal his identity. Will she expose the truth before Fred can return a broken life to mint condition?” (HarperCollins)

Believe in YourSHELF Tween Book Group

6th-8th Graders — This One’s for You!

The next meeting is January 18 at 10:15am in the Community Room. We will discuss Blue Stars Mission One: The Vice Principal Problem by Kekla Magoon and Cynthia Leitich Smith; illustrated by Molly Murakami. “When cousins Riley Halfmoon and Maya Dawn move to Urbanopolis to live with their activist grandma, they get off to a rocky start. Just when they start to feel at home, their school culture is threatened by an influential foe in disguise. Joining student council feels like a way to help, so both cousins toss their hats in the ring for sixth-grade class president. In no time, this dazzling duo is off to save the day!”