Book clubs, Teen Geekery and Writers’ Workshop planned for May

The following events are planned during the month of May at the East Lake Library, 2727 E. Lake St.

The Adult Nonfiction Book Club will meet Tues., May 3, 6:30-7:30pm. Join our discussion of new and interesting nonfiction titles. May’s title is “Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void” by Mary Roach. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk before the meeting.

Childcare Group Storytime is planned for Wed., May 4, 10:15am. Talk, sing, read, write and play together in a format appropriate for the children in your care. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement.

The Biography Adult Book Club meets Wed., May 4, 10:30-11:30pm. Join our discussion of new and interesting biographies. May’s title is “Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child” by Bob Spitz, Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to the meeting.

The Teen Geekery Club meets Thur., May 5, 6-8pm. This group is for teens. Are you an anime and manga fan? A cosplayer? A fan of Doctor Who, Sherlock, Homestuck or Supernatural? If yes to any of these, Teen Geekery Club is for you! Watch anime, share your artwork and discuss your favorite fandoms.

The Adult Book Club will meet Fri., May 13, 10:30-11:30am to discuss “Beyond the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity”  by Katherine Boo. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to the meeting.

East Lake Library Writers’ Workshop is scheduled for Sat., May 14, 1-2:30pm.  Share your stories, exchange advice, and support others in the creative process with the guidance and support of more experienced writers.

Quick Reads Adult Book Club meets on Mon., May 16, 6:30-7:30pm to discuss “The Pearl”  by John Steinbeck.  Join our discussion of new and interesting under-200-page titles.

Social Justice: Media and Identity will be held Tues., May 17, 6:30-7:30pm. Let local researcher Nahid Khan immerse you in the topic of mass media and how it shapes identity development in the Muslim community. This is the third of a three-part Social Justice series featuring local artists and activists.

The LEGO® Lab is held Thur., May 19, 3-5pm. This event is for families. Calling all future engineers and architects! We’ve got the bricks, but we need you to bring your imagination. No experience necessary.