Looking for a good Adult’s book?
These lists may help!
Goodreads is the world’s largest site for readers and book recommendations. Our mission is to help people find and share books they love.
The Indie Next Lists are monthly and seasonal lists of independent booksellers’ favorite new handsells.
There are thousands of ebooks and audiobooks, hand-selected by your library, available for reading.
Monthly nationwide library staff picks list for adult fiction and non-fiction to connect librarians’ favorite books to as many readers as possible.
Authoritatively ranked lists of books sold in the United States, sorted by format and genre.
NoveList Plus is a trusted source of expert read-alike recommendations, available through libraries around the world.
The international news website of book publishing and bookselling including business news, reviews, and bestseller lists.
Recommending new books each month to spark lively conversation.
Adult’s Programs Supported by:
Ongoing Adult Programs
See all of our programs and events on our Community Calendar
Online
Life on Earth Book Group
Life on Earth Book Group3rd Monday of every other month on Zoom @ 6:30pm
Please email Laura Florence to join
A Nature-Centric Book Group – selections will be from works that celebrate our natural world and investigate its complexities. We will tap non-fiction, poetry, essay, fiction and more to explore important issues of our relationship to Earth and our human place in its midst.
Online
Graphic Novel Book Group
Graphic Novel Book GroupLast Monday of each month on Zoom @ 6:30pm
Please email Laura Florence to join
Explore a new way to read as we discuss the very best in unique graphic novels from offbeat indie to canonical capes.
Online
Romance Book Group
Romance Book Group1st Wednesday of each month on Zoom @ 6:30pm
Please email Gaby McKelligan to join
Discuss delightful novels where people fall in love. Titles will be selected from the great diversity of the genre.
Online
Library Book Group
Library Book GroupLast Thursday of each month on Zoom @ 7:00pm
Please email jdiner1@aol.com to join
Join other bibliophiles to read and discuss compelling works of fiction and non fiction.
Online
International Book Group
International Book Group3rd Wednesday of each month on Zoom @ 7:00pm
Please email Filomena Elliott to join
Discover the talents of authors from around the world.
Online
True Crime Book Group
True Crime Book Group2nd Tuesday of every other month on Zoom @ 7:00pm
Please email Amanda Murphy to join
Books for the sleuth in all of us.
Online
Eat Your Words
Eat Your Words3rd Thursday of each month on Zoom @ 12:15pm
Please email Laura Florence to join
If you didn’t know about our monthly lunch break short story book club, now is a perfect time to join. All of the stories are available to read digitally for free.
Take Home
Take Home Kits
Adult take-home craft kits
We are constantly adding new take-home kits every week! Stop by the library or call 610-444-2702 for more information.
In Person
Kennett Chess Club
Kennett Chess ClubEvery other Saturday, 2-4pm in the Kennett Library Meeting Room.
Register here
Let’s play chess, talk books, and make new friends! All ages and skill levels are welcome.
In Person
Knit Knook
Knit KnookEvery Monday @ 6:30pm and
every Friday @ 9:00am
Have you had a chance to experience the Knit Knook yet? It’s a cozy corner in the library – just right for knitting, crocheting, catching up with friends, and decompressing from the rest of the world. Feel free to drop by, get help, and work on a project!
Online
SCORE
SCOREThe nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals.
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