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 2023-2024
Hatchet
By Gary Paulsen
Thursday, October 12th, 2023 at 7 PM
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
by Linda Sue Park
Thursday, March 14th, 2024 at 7 PM
See some of our past book group events:
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
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.
