Book Clubs

Book Clubs

Library Sponsored

Death and Donuts: A True Crime Book Club

Death and Donuts Book Club [Adults]

-A book club for True Crime lovers. Join us on the third Thursday of the month to discuss the monthly book selection, with a true crime or crime fiction twist, while enjoying a donut or two. Books provided by the library and can be picked up at Sump Memorial Library. Meetings held at Sump.

-Contact Tressa at teckermann@papillion.org for more information.

Upcoming Meetings: 

May 18 - 10AM - The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean

June 15 - 10AM - The Forever Witness by Edward Humes

July 20 - 10AM - A Rip in Heaven by Jeanine Cummins

Aug 17 - 10AM - Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt

From Page to Screen Book Club [Adults]

-Movie adaptations of literature can bring new elements to the written word. In this monthly program, you are invited to watch the movie with us and then discuss its correlations with the book. This book and movie club meets the last Monday of every month. Books will not be provided by the library. Meetings held at Sump.

*NEW TIME* Starting in May 2023!

-Contact Tressa at teckermann@papillion.org for more information.

Upcoming Meetings:  

May 22 - 4-6PM - Race Against Time by Jerry Mitchell 

June 26 - 4-6PM - A Room with a View by E.M. Forster

July 24 - 4-6PM - Cold in July by Joe Lansdale 

Aug 28 - 4-6PM - Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt

From Page to Screen Book Club
Golden Sower Book Club: Explore the Chapter and Picture Book Nominees with us!

Golden Sower Book Club [Kids - 3rd-5th Grade]

-One book club, two library options to attend! This book club is offered at Bellevue Library 12-1pm and Papillion 4-4:30pm. We’ll start by reading a Picture Book nominee, then discuss a Chapter Book nominee. Chapter Books should be read prior to attending. Books are provided by the library and can be picked up at the Sump Front Desk.

-Contact Kelly at kwarehime@papillion.org for more information.

Upcoming Meetings:

June 13 - 4-4:30PM - Across the Desert by Dusti Bowling

July 11 - 4-4:30PM - A Duet for Home by Karina Yan Glaser

No meeting in August. Will return in September.

Pioneer Paperbacks Book Club [Adults]

-Inspired by the Sautter Farmhouse and Portal Schoolhouse next to the library, this book club will discuss pioneer-era and prairie-themed books by Willa Cather and friends. This book club is co-hosted by the Sarpy County Museum and the Papillion Area Historical Society. meets the last Tuesday of every month. Books are provided by the library and can be picked up at Sump Memorial Library. Meetings held at Sump

-Contact Shelby at sjanke@papillion.org for more information.

Upcoming Meetings:

May 30 - 10AM - Cheyenne Autumn by Mari Sandoz

June 27 - 10AM - The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles

July 25 - 10AM - My Antonia by Willa Cather

Aug 29 - 10AM - Thirteen Moons by Charles Frazier

Pioneer Paperbacks Book Club
Summer Saga Book Club: "Lonesome Dove" by Larry McMurtry

Summer Saga Book Club [Adults]

-There’s no better time than summer to tackle a hefty book you’ve always meant to read. Join us in June, July, and August as we read Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry in three manageable sections. This book is provided by the library and can be picked up at the Sump Front Desk.

-Contact Shelby at sjanke@papillion.org for more information.

Upcoming Meetings:

June 28 - 6-7PM - Part 1

July 26 - 6-7PM - Part 2

Aug 30 - 6-7PM - Part 3