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All the events listed below are free and open to all interested individuals.  If you have any questions, call the Book Mouse at 815-433-7323.   

WCMY 1430 Book Club
The last Tuesday of every month join the radio discussion from 9:20- 10:00 a.m. with Vicki Trupiano, Karen Rhodes, Eileen Fesco, and a special guest.  May's book selection is The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. 

Toddler Time
Every third Saturday of the month, from 10:30 - 11:00 am is Toddler Time at the Book Mouse.
Led by Mrs. B and Ms. Rachel, it's a half-hour of story telling, wiggle-around-time and poetry.
Toddlers aged 2-5 and parents are welcome to join the fun!

Wine, Cheese and Mystery

Starting this April, and continuing monthly throughout the year, the Book Mouse hosts a mystery writer (or two).  It's an evening of wine, cheese and a discussion of their latest work, their muses, their future plans, ... etc.  Join us May 14 at 6:30 p.m. as we welcome Libby Fischer Hellman. 
Thank you to Ottawa's Cheese Shop and to Herman's for their support of this event.

 

Dungeons and Dragons
Josh Margowski is the DM on the  2nd and 4th Fridays of each month.  All players and those who want to learn how to play D&D are invited.

Rachel's Book Club
This book club for young adult readers meets May 21 at 4:00 at the Rooting Hog.  Come join the discussion on Ellen Hopkins book, Crank.

Two Rivers Mystery Book Club
 
Led by Kelly Meagher, this group of mystery readers meets the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.to discuss a mystery.  The May selection is Sylvia Foti's Diva's Fool. All are welcome.

Heritage River Writers
This Poetry Group meets at the Book Mouse the last Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m.  All poets and aspiring poets are welcome!