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Adult Programs

Open Mic Night

Join us at 6:30pm on Thursday, March 19th for Open Mic Night! Come share poetry, prose & more! Or, come be an audience member and watch people be brave and vulnerable! All artforms are welcome.

To reserve a spot in the lineup, email Janelle at jbassett@maplewoodpubliclibrary.org. Program is free of charge and recommended for ages 18+.

Book Club

Thursday, April 9
6:30pm
Print copies available for pickup at the Service Desk.
Cover image of Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight by Alexandra Fuller
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Regular meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30pm.

Upcoming titles:

May - Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo


June - James by Percival Everett


July - The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan


August - The Last White Man by Mohsin Hamid

For more information, email mkpoe@maplewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Twists & Turns Book Club

Tuesday, April 7
6:30pm
Print copies available for pickup at the Service Desk.
Book cover of A Minute to Midnight by David Baldacci
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This book club exclusively for mysteries & thrillers is held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm.

Upcoming titles:

May - The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill


June - Slow Horses by Mick Herron


July - Good Neighbors by Sarah Langan


August - Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear

For more information, email abryant@maplewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Rapid Reads

Rapid Read novels are high-interest, low-reading level books for adults. Due to their manageable vocabulary and short sentence structure, Rapid Reads are perfect for English Language Learners, "reluctant" readers, or any adult looking to improve their reading skills. We also invite teachers and tutors of adult learners to check them out! Rapid Reads are shelved in our adult fiction section, and have a "Rapid Reads" logo on the top of the spine.

Click here to see a list of available titles.

The purchase of these titles was made possible thanks to financial support from Maplewood Community Fund.

An objective of Maplewood Public Library's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan is to recognize and engage members of the community who have talents to share with Library patrons. As a part of this objective, we want to provide a venue for community members to present their talents at the Library. If you are interested in presenting a program or class at the Library, please complete this form. A staff member will reach out to you if your program or class is in line with Maplewood Public Library's mission and strategic plan.

Please note: this form is only for community members who would like to share their knowledge and talents with Library visitors at no charge to participants or to the Library. If you are a professional performer seeking compensation to present at Maplewood Public Library, please email jbassett@maplewoodpubliclibrary.org. Maplewood Public Library may provide some or all required materials for the program or class; staff will discuss this with you after reviewing your completed form.

Thank you!

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