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Reaching Forward: Walking Book Club
Gail Borden Public Library initiated a unique book club that combines walking and reading, fostering community engagement and partnerships. The program includes various formats and genres, providing diverse opportunities for readers of all ages to connect and share experiences. Participants have expressed the positive impact of the club on their friendships, physical activity, and overall enjoyment of literature.
Reaching Forward: Walking Book Club
- 1. WalkingTalking Eatingand MoreYes! Book Clubs are Fun!Nancy Haggard & Danielle HensonVolunteer CoordinatorsGail Borden Public Library Districtwww.slideshare.net/gailborden
- 2. A Novel IdeaCityof Elgin approached Gail Borden Library to create a partnershipNo existing model Support staff chosen
- 3. The First StepChoosea time and dateChoose a walking routeChoose titlesBook Club in a Bag
- 4. Gail Borden Leadsthe WayAn evening of FirstsInstructional meetingContact informationCentre track rulesMeeting and greeting
- 5. Takin’ it tothe StreetsLibrary AdvertisingLibrary newsletter and websitePlasma screen at library entranceIn-house handoutsLocal cable interviewLocal eventsFarmer’s marketsYMCA Healthy Kids DayElgin on the Move
- 6. In Step WithTechnologyPlayaway grantBlogLitLoversOther Formats
- 7. Hitting Our StrideWalkthen talkBuilding relationshipsDifficulty returning books “No shame, no blame” mottoDifferent expectations than monthly club
- 8. Going the ExtraMileExpanded activitiesBook swapsDinnersMoviesT-shirtsApproached by local organizations to start their own club
- 9. Filling New ShoesNewfriendshipsNew partnershipsNew way to book club
- 10. A Club forEvery ReaderGail Borden Public Library Book Clubs20s & 30s ContemporaryGreat BooksBusinessBook vs. Movie (for teens)Jane AustenSpanish
- 11. Book Club IdeasWhatis your library doing?Audio Books
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- 17. Community/City “One Book, One Chicago”
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- 23. PoetryWBC Booklist –Our Favs13th Tale by Diane SetterfieldEat Pray Love by Elizabeth GilbertThe Shack by William P YoungMennonite in a Little Black Dress by Rhoda JanzenThe Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth SteinThe Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie BarrowsSarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosney
- 24. Sample BooklistBaking BookClubLike Water for Chocolate by Laura EsquivelGarlic and Sapphires by Ruth Reichl (Non-Fiction)Recipe Club by Andrea IsraelWith a Twist by Deirde MartinEat Cake by Jeannette RayCulinary Mysteries by Nancy FairbanksPennsylvania Dutch Mysteries by Tamar MyersTea Shop Mysteries by Laura ChildElm Creek Quilt Series by Jennifer Chiaverini
- 25. I love theformat. We meet weekly, we walk and talk about our lives then we talk about the book and learn about other people’s lives! I love the friendships that I have made! -Jennifer
- 26. It is awesometo exercise the mind and body. The friends I have made will last me longer than the books I have read. –Helga
- 27. After the firstmeeting, bright sunny weather and witty conversation with intelligent, compassionate and amazing people, I was hooked! –Valerie
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