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Next Chapter Book Clubs Celebrate the Holidays

Tis the season for holiday celebrations of all kinds! Several Columbus-area book clubs took time this month to watch movies, do holiday crafts and activities, and enjoy treats together. Enjoy these photos of a few clubs spreading holiday cheer, and have yourself a holly-jolly holiday season!

Eight NCBC members and facilitators pause to take a photo at their annual holiday party

Left to right: Nadia, Patrick, Kevin, Bob, Zachary, Nichele, Taylor, Jay-Dog
Missing from photo: Bek

 

Eight book club members and facilitators hold holiday lights and smile cheerfully

Left to right: Rush, Saj, Viv, Braden, Anna, Quinn, Dave; In front: Lauren
Missing from photo: Stephanie, Lindsay

 

Four book club members pause their activities to smile for the camera

Left to right: Julian, Nicole, Nate, Ali
Missing from photo: Christina, Morag, Susan, Ann, and Jillian

 

Six NCBC members, two wearing Santa hats, take a break from "Christmas Jeopardy" to smile for the camera

Left to right: Natalie, Ken, Eric, Liz, Kristin, Kieran
Missing from photo: Peter, Brittany, Janie, Christine

National Read a Book Day – Sept. 6th

There is a day on the calendar to celebrate everything from “National Dog Walker Appreciation Day” (9/6) to “National Cream-filled Donut Day” (9/14) to “World Ballet Day” (10/1). September 6th is “National Read a Book Day”. Why do we celebrate reading?

When we read, we learn. Reading improves memory, concentration, and communication skills. It reduces stress. Reading helps to slow the aging of our brains. Compared to other kinds of entertainment, reading is a great bargain. Reading can transport us in time or take us to new worlds altogether.

Here in Columbus, Next Chapter Book Club members and volunteers enjoy the many benefits of reading when they gather each week. Whether you read alone or with other people, whether you read paper books or e-books, take time this September 6th to read a book! Not sure what to read? Click HERE and scroll down for recent book reviews from local NCBCs.