Book Clubs
Their are a variety of book clubs in the area.
Library and Lunch
Contact Person: Elizabeth Schechinger
Contact Information:
- Telephone: 712-755-5934
- Email: eschechinger@harlanlibrary.org
When: Second Tuesday of each month at Noon
Location: Harlan Community Library - Lower Level
Cost: No cost
Other information:
- Coffee Provided
- Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch
It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere Book Club
Contact Person: Amanda Brewer
Contact Information:
- Telephone: 712-755-5934
- Email: abrewer@harlanlibrary.org
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 the those in attendance.
Harlan Review Club
Contact Person: Kay Johannsen
Contact Information:
- Telephone: 712-755-7963
- Email: NA
When: Meets Every 3rd Thursday of the Month - October thru May at 1:00pm
Location: Varies by month but always in Harlan
Cost: NA
Other Information: NA
Audubon Book Club
Contact Person: Kelly Polson
Contact Information:
- Telephone: 402-990-9153
- Email: kaypolson@hcsdcyclones.com
When: Meets monthly year round - no specific date each month
Location: Meets in someone's home or at a local restaurant
Cost: NA
Other Information:
- The Club usually picks a book that they all read and then they discuss it along with other books.
A Novel Idea Book Club
Contact Person: Kathleen Cue
Contact Information:
- Telephone: NA
- Email: kcue2@unl.edu
When: Second Monday of Every Month, 6:00pm Social/Dinner, 7:00pm Book Discussion Starts
Location: Persia, Iowa at Plan B Restaurant and Bar
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:
- Telephone: 712-579-1415
- Email: NA
When: Meets the 1st Tuesday of the 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.