Children's Book Discussion Groups

The Abington Public Library offers two book discussion groups for Abington children.

The Cliffhanger Club Child-Parent Book Discussion Group was founded in the spring of 2001.  This group provides a forum for lively discussions of contemporary and classic children's literature.  Participants must be in the fourth through eighth grades and be accompanied by a parent reading partner.  The Cliffhanger Club meets on Thursday evenings.  Registration is required.

During the summer the Cliffhanger Club and Jr. Cliffhanger Club meet jointly.  Meeting times may vary.

     Summer 2008  Meeting Schedule

     Date                               Discussion Title

     July 17 at 5:30 PM          Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

     Aug. 14 at 7:00 PM        Summerhouse Time by Eileen Spinelli

The Jr. Cliffhanger Club Book Discussion Group began in the spring 0f 2005.  This group introduces children and parents to the art of talking about a book in a group setting.  Short novels encourage children to read critically.  Participants must be in the second and third grades and accompanied by a parent reading partner.  The Jr. Cliffhanger Club meets on Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM.  Registration is required.

During the summer the Jr. Cliffhanger Club meets with the Cliffhanger Club.  See above for the Summer 2008 schedule.