Books & Brew

Location: Study Room 1 &\; 2 Join us to discuss books while enjoying the company of other readers and your favorite brew (we'll provide tea\, coffee\, and assorted adult bevs). More info at chillicothepubliclibrary.org/books-brew. Copies of our current book are available to check out at the library. 2026 Schedule: January 20 – Alas\, Babylon\, by Pat Frank Available on Hoopla (e-book) February 17- Klara and the Sun\, by Kazuo Ishiguro Available on Libby (audio\, e-book) and Palace Project (audio\, e-book). March 17 – Dr. No\, by Percival Everett Available on Libby (audio) and Hoopla (audio). Bonus: Join us for a virtual event with the author on March 19! Register at bit.ly/ILPPercivalEverett. April 21 – The Great Divide\, by Cristina Henríquez Available on Libby (audio)\, Hoopla (audio\, e-book)\, and Palace Project (e-book in English and Spanish). May 12 (a week early this month) – Yellowface\, by R. F. Kuang Available on Libby (audio)\, Hoopla (audio\, e-book)\, and Palace Project (audio\, e-book). June 16 – The Seed Keeper\, by Diane Wilson Available on Libby (audio\, e-book) and Hoopla (audio\, e-book). July 21 – In Other Lands\, by Sarah Rees Brennan Available on Hoopla (audio\, e-book). August 18 – Replaceable You\, by Mary Roach Available on Palace Project (audio). September 15 – Fahrenheit 451\, by Ray Bradbury Available on Libby (audio\, e-book)\, Hoopla (audio)\, and Palace Project (e-book). October 20 – Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books\, by Kirsten Miller Available on Libby (audio) and Hoopla (audio\, e-book). November 17 – Sweet Thursday\, by John Steinbeck December 15 (6pm – holiday party!) – Thornhedge\, by T. Kingfisher Available on Hoopla (audio) and Palace Project (e-book). We'll have a brief book discussion and enjoy our annual Holiday Party! Share some treats\, chat about what we’ve read this year\, and play bookish games. You’re invited to bring a savory or sweet treat to share. We’ll also reveal the 2027 reading list!