Book Clubs

Book Clubs

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There are a variety of book clubs in the area.

Library-Hosted Book Clubs

Library & Lunch Book Club

Contact Person:   Noa Finken
Contact Information:  

When:  Noon on the 2nd Tuesday of each month
Location:  Harlan Community Library - Lower Level
Cost:  No cost
Other Information:

  • Coffee provided
  • Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch
  • See what we're reading this year: 2025 Book List

 

It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere Book Club

Contact Person:   Tara Painter
Contact Information:  

When:  5pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month (or as scheduled by the club)
Location:  Harlan Golf & Country Club
Cost:  No cost
Other Information:

  • Munchies and beverages 
  • Very laid back and relaxing
  • The group picks based on the interest of those in attendance

 

Books & Banter Book Club

Contact Person:   Dena Jacobsen
Contact Information:  

When:  7pm on the last Wednesday of each month (or as scheduled by the club)
Location:  Off site - call library director for details
Cost:  No cost
Other Information:

  • Munchies and beverages 
  • Very laid back and relaxing
  • The group picks based on the interest of those in attendance

 

Silent Book Club

Contact Person:   Basil Scheuring
Contact Information:  

When:  5:30pm on the last Friday of each month
Location:  Milk & Honey
Cost:  No cost

Other Information:

  • Bring your own book and read with fellow book lovers

 

Other Book Clubs

Harlan Review Club

Contact Person:   Kay Johannsen
Contact Information:

  • Phone: 712-755-7963
  • Email: N/A

When:  3rd Thursday of each month - October thru May at 1:00pm
Location:  Varies by month, but always in Harlan
Cost:  No cost

 

A Novel Idea Book Club

Contact Person:   Kathleen Cue
Contact Information:  

  • Phone: N/A
  • Email:  kcue2@unl.edu

When:  2nd Monday of each month, 6:00pm Social/Dinner, 7:00pm Book Discussion Starts
Location:  Plan B Restaurant and Bar in Persia, IA
Cost:  Just the cost of the meal
Other information:

  • Each month they pick a book, and then the next month they review the book.

 

Panama Book Club

Contact Person:   Laura Arkfeld-Mohr
Contact Information:  

  • Phone:  712-579-1415
  • Email:  N/A

When:  1st Tuesday of each month/6:00-7:00pm Food and Social Hour/7:00-8:00pm Book Discussion
Location:  Pauley's Pub in Panama (in the back room)
Cost:  Just the cost of your meal
Other information: 

  • Members take turns with book suggestions for discussion; all read the same book. The person who suggested the book leads the book discussion.