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DeWitt, Iowa, USA (Library)

DeWitt, Iowa, USA (Library)

Feeling overwhelmed trying to find time to escape and read every week?

We have the perfect remedy for you! The "New" DeWitt Community Library is hosting a Silent Book Club at the "Old Library". How does it work? Bring your own book,
First 10 minutes is sharing what you are reading, read in peace for an hour or longer. Feel free to enjoy a beverage and a meal with your book!

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Pella, Iowa, USA (The Curiosity Shop)

Pella, Iowa, USA (The Curiosity Shop)
Welcome readers of Pella!

Our chapter is a haven for book lovers seeking a respite from the daily hustle. We embrace the simple joy of reading in good company, without the pressure of reading lists or discussion prompts.

Come join us at The Curiosity Shop! Bring your favorite book and reclaim reading as a personal pleasure. At our Silent Book Club, every story is welcome, and silence is golden. Even the snacks are quiet, too.
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Des Moines, Iowa, USA

Des Moines, Iowa, USA
If you love books, this is the group for you! Join us monthly as we check out new, well-loved, and cozy places in Des Moines to meet and read with fellow book lovers. There are no assigned readings or deadlines - just bring what you're reading!

There is time before and after the silent reading hour to converse or extend your reading time. Perhaps you’ll walk away with a suggestion or two for future reading.

How it works:
Arrival (30 min): Socialize, order a drink/snack/meal, get comfortable
Reading (1 hour)
Goodbyes (30 min): Extended reading, farewells
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Manchester, Iowa

Manchester, Iowa

Calling all 'Booktroverts'...remember silent reading time as a kid? How come they don't have that for grownups?
They do! Meet us at the Nook, once a month. Share a book you just finished, one you're currently reading, or one you're about to start. Find new book buds that love the same genres. Find some book recommendations outside your usual genre.
Then, after just the perfect amount of socializing...shhh! It's time to read.

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA (Next Page Books)

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA (Next Page Books)

Cedar Rapids’ original Silent Book Club chapter is back! After a brief hiatus, the club will begin meeting again the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm in The Hangry Lady, the charcuterie and vegetarian restaurant located next door to the bookstore.

We will provide complimentary charcuterie, wine, and comfortable seating in a warm and inviting environment.

Find upcoming events on Facebook. If possible, we would appreciate a heads up if you’re planning to attend so we can make appropriate arrangements. Email the store at npb.newbo@gmail or send us a Facebook message. Either way works! 

npbnewbo.com

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Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA (PACE)

Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA (PACE)
Pottawattamie Arts, Culture and Entertainment (PACE) is strengthening, developing and promoting arts, cultural and historical institutions and organizations, and activities in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County and throughout Southwest Iowa.

Are you a book lover looking for a quiet and cozy place to read? Or perhaps, you're someone who's been meaning to read more but just can't seem to find the time? Look no further because we have just the thing for you! Members of the Council Bluffs Public Library will also be on-site for library card registrations.
What is a Silent Book Club, you might ask? It's a gathering of bookworms who come together to read, share book recommendations, and enjoy each other's company - all in comfortable silence. You bring your own book, grab a drink, find a cozy spot, and settle in for an hour of uninterrupted reading.

There's no assigned book to read, no pressure to finish a certain number of pages, and no judgement for falling asleep with your book on your face. It's a guilt-free space to indulge in your love for reading and to connect with like-minded individuals. Join us!
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Waverly, Iowa

Waverly, Iowa
Welcome to Waverly SBC! We are all about connecting but also enjoying the peace and comfort quietly reading a book in community brings. All readers 16+ are welcome to bring a book of their choice, enjoy some snacks and a drink, and grab a seat to enjoy our Silent Book Club gatherings. We spend 30 minutes before and after our hour long reading time socializing and meeting new people, (if you choose) snacking, and enjoying fellowship with other readers.

We hope with us you find a safe and calm space to enjoy a book and meet other readers. The atmosphere at Get Roasted Coffee shop is incredible and we feel confident is the perfect fit for our group. They are opening after hours specifically for our book club and we hope you choose to support their local business by purchasing a food item and/or a drink. Thank you for checking out our chapter and we hope to catch you at our next gathering!
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Mount Ayr, IA USA

Mount Ayr, IA USA

Silent Book Club is open to everyone and we would love to have you come! We want to to be a safe place where you can relax and escape into a book for a little while, and a source of joy when things are hard, and where you can find a sense of community so many may be seeking.

There is no judgement for what your reading, just a happiness that you are you and can share that with others!

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