
A Father-son book group designed to encourage boys ages 8-12 to read for enjoyment.
Registration forms for the event and copies of the books will be available at the library front desk about one month prior to each event.
While the group strongly encourages fathers to participate with their sons, mothers or another caring adult, are invited to participate with their boys in the following:
- Engaging book discussions
- Fun activities
- Meet new friends
- Refreshments are served
- Participating in a parent-child book group has many benefits.
- Parent-child relationships are strengthened
- Reading skills and vocabulary are enhanced
- Self-confidence is nurtured
- Life-skills are acquired as children learn to share opinions in a group setting.
- By setting the example, fathers and other adult role models can have a powerful influence on a boy’s desire to read.
- No younger siblings please
Books4Boys Schedule 2024-2025
Boy of the Painted Cave
by Justin Denzel
Thursday, October 10th, 2024 at 7 PM

Theodore Boone Kid Lawyer
by John Grisham
Thursday, March 13th, 2025, at 7:00 PM


Just a reminder, registration is open now for the Father/Son Book Club at the AF Library on March 13th at 7 pm. Boys, age 8-12, and Dad, or another caring adult, are invited to join us for an evening of food, friendship and fun. We will be discussing Theodore Boon: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham: A perfect murder, A faceless witness, A lone courtroom champion knows the whole truth … and he’s only thirteen years old. Meet Theodore Boone. In the small city of Strattenburg, there are many lawyers, and though he’s only thirteen years old, Theo Boone thinks he’s one of them. Theo knows every judge, policeman, court clerk—and a lot about the law. He dreams of being a great trial lawyer, of a life in the courtroom. But Theo finds himself in court much sooner than expected. Because he knows so much —maybe too much—he is suddenly dragged into the middle of a sensational murder trial. A cold-blooded killer is about to go free, and only Theo knows the truth. The stakes are high, but Theo won’t stop until justice is served. Brimming with the intrigue and suspense that made John Grisham a #1 international bestseller and the undisputed master of the legal thriller, Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer will keep readers guessing and pages turning.
Registration is required by March 6th, so drop by the library to sign up and grab a book in preparation of this event.
Boy of the Painted Cave October 2024

Boy of the Painted Cave Oct 2024
A Single Shard March 2024
























Hatchet October 2023















The Hardy Boys The Tower Treasure March 2023






















The Aurora County All-Stars October 2022





















My Side of the Mountain
March 2022


































The Last Holiday Concert
October 2021












Rascal March 2021


















The Strange Case of Origami Yoda
October 2020
























Wild Man Island March 2020









Where the Red Fern Grows October 2019




















The Cay March 2018
The Ruins of Gorlan, Rangers Apprentice Book 1
October 2018
Half Moon Investigations
March 2018
Our final Books4Boys event for the season was a discussion of “Half Moon Investigations” by Eoin Colfer. We enjoyed a great discussion, ate yummy treats and solved the mysterious murder of Ted E. Bear.
Crispin: The Cross of Lead October 2017
We gathered to discuss “Crispin: The Cross of Lead” by Avi, as we enjoyed a medieval meal. For the activity, we made juggling balls and then learned the basics of juggling.
Woods Runner March 2016
Our last Books4Boys event of the season was a discussion of “Woods Runner” by Gary Paulsen. We had a great discussion, yummy treats, and a fun activity where we learned about some of the spying techniques used during the Revolutionary War. Thanks to all who participated.
The White Indian Boy October 2016
Books4Boys, our Parent-son book group met to discuss “The White Indian Boy” by Elijah Nicholas Wilson. We gathered around the fire as our Chief, Brian Adair, lead a great tribal council (book discussion). Each boy created a traditional Native American Dream Catcher and enjoyed some tasty treats. We promise more fun to come – watch for our upcoming event next March.
The One and Only Ivan March 2016
Books4Boys, our parent-son book group met to discuss “The One and Only Ivan” by Katherine Applegate. We enjoyed delicious food, a great discussion led by Rock Permann, and each boy created the ideal habitat for Ivan the gorilla.