Adult Programs
Summer Challenge
This year's Summer Challenge- Plant a Seed, Read- is here! You can pick up an adult Challenge Log at the Library, or download a PDF copy. Challenge entries can be submitted in person or online. All entries must be submitted by Saturday, August 1st. Winners will be notified the week of August 3rd.
Information on upcoming programs for Plant a Seed, Read is below. Challenge participation is not required to attend the programs.
Ten Native Plants to use in your Garden
Join Kate Nevins and Jenny Wilson from New Leaf Horticultural Services Monday, July 13th at 6:30pm to learn about which native plants work best in our gardens!
This talk is part of our 2026 Summer Challenge, "Plant a Seed, READ!" Participation in the Summer Challenge is not required to attend this program. Recommended for ages 14+.
Book Club
Tuesday, July 14
6:30pm
Print copies available for pickup at the Service Desk.
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Regular meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm.
Upcoming titles:
August - The Last White Man by Mohsin Hamid
September - The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali
October - The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater
November - The Vulnerables by Sigrid Nunez
For more information, email mkpoe@maplewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Twists & Turns Book Club
Tuesday, July 7
6:30pm
Print copies available for pickup at the Service Desk.
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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:
August - Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear
September - One by One by Freida McFadden
October - Hallowe'en Party by Agatha Christie
November - The Old Woman with the Knife by Gu Byeong-mo
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.
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The purchase of these titles was made possible thanks to financial support from Maplewood Community Fund.
