Reader’s Pick
We plan to repeat Pass the Book in 2010, and hope that more libraries in the Durham Region will join us.
The biggest challenge in planning this program was choosing a title. If it was up to you, which book would be your choice for a community-wide reading program?
The Oshawa and Whitby Public Libraries invite you to Pass the Book
This community-wide read program held at the same time in each community, is designed to encourage community discussion through people reading the same story.
Both libraries, Oshawa and Whitby, chose a book for their respective communities to read in 2009. Check out the discussion groups and programming the libraries offered related to the books. And don’t forget to complete our poll!
Author Signed Copies
Whitby Public Library has a limited number of copies of Three Day Road signed by Joseph Boyden available for sale. If you’re interested in one of these collector items from a rising star of Canadian literature, please contact (905-669-6531, ext. 2010) or visit the Fiction Department at the Central Library.
Listen Up! Books Available in Multiple Formats
Our chosen titles may be available in different formats including Large Print and Audio Book. Are you planning a long car ride this summer? Listening to one of these books on CD might be a great way to fit it into your reading list.
Listen anywhere, in any chair!
Book in a Bag
Are you still on the waiting list for the selected titles? If you are tired of waiting and want your own copy to take to the beach or cottage this summer why not purchase a “Book in a Bag“?
Thanks to Blue Heron Books each library has copies of their respective title for sale. You’ll receive a copy of the book, a bookmark and special collector buttons to help identify you to fellow readers. Ask for a copy at your local branch today!
Book Club in a Bag
Is your book club looking its next great read? Do you and a group of friends want to read and discuss the same book? Why not try one of the Pass the Book titles?
The Oshawa Public Libraries have made it easy for you with the Book Club in a Bag service. You can borrow sets that include 10 copies of the book and discussion questions. Click here for information and to view available dates or call 905-579-5221, ext. 5221 for more information.
Evening with Joseph Boyden a Success!
Giller Prize winning author Joseph Boyden visited Whitby on June 8th as part of the Pass the Book program. After reading a selection from his novel, Three Day Road, Boyden fielded questions from the large audience about the book and his writing, sharing information about his characters, influences, and future projects. For more photos of the evening visit the Gallery.
Ian Ross, Whitby Public Library CEO and Jane Hilton, Board Chair with author Joseph Boyden
On-Line Book Clubs
Are you anxious to discuss the books with others who have read them? Check out our on-line book clubs. You’ll find a permanent link to the Water for Elephants and Three Day Road book clubs on the right under The Associates.
Join the conversation!
Author Joseph Boyden to Visit Whitby!
Joseph Boyden, author of Whitby’s Pass the Book selection will be in town on the evening of Monday June 8th to discuss his bestselling book, Three Day Road.
