Book Club Launch

Municipality Launching Inverness County Book Club

Following strong community interest, the Municipality of Inverness County’s Recreation and Community Wellness Department is pleased to announce the launch of the Inverness County Book Club this month.

In February, the municipality invited residents to express interest in community book clubs through an online form. The initiative received nearly 70 responses from across Inverness County, demonstrating a clear appetite for a shared reading experience.

How it works

Each month, the municipality will announce a new book selection for participants to read and discuss. The club operates on a flexible, month-to-month basis, allowing readers to participate when it suits their schedules or when a particular title interests them. Attendance is not required every month.

Monthly discussions will be held in four locations across the county:

• Mabou: An Drochaid, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., first Thursday of the month
• Inverness: The Dancing Goat Café and Bakery, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., second Thursday of the month
• Whycocomagh: Whycocomagh Public Library (Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre), 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., third Thursday of the month
• Chéticamp: Chéticamp Public Library, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., fourth Thursday of the month

Attendees should arrive having read the selected book and ready to take part in the discussion. Active members will also have the opportunity to vote on future book selections.

Books are chosen with availability through Eastern Counties Regional Library in mind; however, due to limited copies, participants may need to purchase their own. The municipality is not providing books at this time.

Launch event

The Inverness County Book Club will officially launch on Wednesday, April 15, at An Drochaid in Mabou at 6:00 p.m. This introductory session will provide an opportunity to meet fellow readers, learn more about the program, and share expectations for the club. Participants will also help shape ideas for future selections and discussions. Virtual attendance is also an option, and a link will be provided following registration.

Registration is now open at playfinder.ca. Advance registration is encouraged to support planning.

May selection

The first book for May is The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.

For more information, contact the Recreation and Community Wellness team at recreation@invernesscounty.ca or call toll-free 1-866-258-0223 (select option 6).