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Celebrity Book Clubs: Find Your Next Favorite Read!

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We’re thrilled to introduce a brand-new resource here at the Germantown Community Library: a monthly display featuring a book selected by a popular celebrity book club. If you’re curious about what’s trending in the popular literary world, this is the perfect way to stay in the loop. Alongside the featured monthly pick, we’ve also created a binder filled with past selections from three highly-respected book clubs: Reese’s Book Club, Read With Jenna, and the GMA Book Club.

Celebrity book clubs have grown in popularity because they offer a curated reading experience that often highlights diverse, thought-provoking fiction. Whether you’re a fan of Reese Witherspoon’s picks, Jenna Bush Hager’s selections, or the varied choices from Good Morning America, these book clubs spotlight a variety of books that resonate with readers everywhere. It’s a fun way to discover something new, especially when it comes from someone who knows how to pick a great story!

Reese’s Book Club
Reese Witherspoon’s picks often feature strong female protagonists, emotional depth, and compelling stories. Because of her love of reading, she wanted to connect with fellow readers by sharing stories centered around women to elevate their voices. On top of that, with her background in film and a knack for finding stories that can also translate well to the screen, her book club selections often spark powerful discussions. In addition to the main book club, Reese’s Book Club also has a Young Adult (YA) branch. Though selections are made less frequently, the YA picks still focus on diverse, female-centric stories that resonate with teen readers.

Read With Jenna
Jenna Bush Hager’s book club focuses on heartwarming stories, often with themes of family, relationships, and personal growth. Her selections are known for their emotional depth, thought-provoking subject matter, and their ability to connect with a wide and varied audience.

GMA Book Club
The GMA Book Club, curated by the team at Good Morning America, seeks to showcase book picks from a wide range of compelling authors, often spotlighting both new and classic bestselling works of fiction. These books are chosen for their broad appeal and strong storytelling.

So if you’re looking for some new ideas of what to read next, come check out the new display, browse the past picks, and maybe find your next great read—one that’s already been loved by celebrities and their book clubs. And don’t forget that the Germantown Community Library also offers a wide variety of book groups. Whether you’re interested in fiction, nonfiction, or mystery—or all of the above—there’s a group for you. Joining a book group is a great way to connect with fellow readers and enjoy engaging discussions. For more information, visit https://germantownlibrarywi.org/book-groups/.

Erin L., Adult Services Specialist

Germantown Community Library Launches ‘The Enchanted Library’

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(Germantown, Wisconsin) The community has always been a huge part of library services at the Germantown Community Library.  For years, the library has enjoyed participating in local events such as the festivals, the 4th of July parade, Christmas festival and school district programs – just to name a few.  This summer, the library is excited to take this a step further and bring more of the library outside of our building.  

‘The Enchanted Library’ will do just that.  It is the Germantown Community Library’s new mobile book trailer filled with books, movies and activities to bring the library into the communities of Germantown, Jackson and Richfield.   Residents will be able to check out and return items at all of our ‘Enchanted Library’ programs.  The mobile library even has its own enchanted theme and logo.  The beautiful artwork was designed our Youth Service Specialist, Shannon Siebers.   

Generously sponsored by WaterStone Bank in Germantown, the Enchanted Library will be launched on May 21, 2022 at our Bookmobile Party from 10:30am – 12:30pm. The event will include tours with the Monarch Library System Bookmobile, the West Bend Outreach Van and The Enchanted Library as well as ice cream, crafts & activities. A ribbon cutting through the Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce will also be held at the library at 10:00am.   

The following week, ‘The Enchanted Library’ will be out and about in the community at the following programs: 

  • Mon, May 23 @ 7:30 – 9:30am: Germantown Chamber (Chase Bank, Mequon Rd)
    Free coffee & donuts 
  • Tues, May 24 @ 1 – 2pm: Germantown Fire Station
    Meet Paw Patrol Marshall character & crafts 
  • Tues, May 24 @ 3 – 4pm: Germantown Police Station
    Meet Paw Patrol Chase character & crafts 
  • Wed, May 25 @ 5 – 6pm: Kinderberg Park, Germantown
    Meet our new dragon mascot, snacks & crafts 
  • Thurs, May 26 @ 4 – 5pm: Heritage Park, Richfield
    Meet Pete the Cat characters, snacks & coloring pages 
  • Fri, May 27 @ 2:30 – 3:30pm: Fireman’s Park, Germantown
    Life-sized games, pizza & crafts. 
  • Sat, May 28 @ 10:30 – 11:30am: Hickory Park, Jackson
    Meet Pout Pout Fish, snacks & fish-themed crafts. 

    The Enchanted Library will also have regular stops this summer in Germantown, Jackson & Richfield and well as appear at special events. Visitors to The Enchanted Library can apply for a library card, check out or return books, place holds and participate in themed crafts and activities. We will also be offering free book bags or backpacks! 

“We are very excited about the future opportunities that the new mobile trailer will bring to the community” says Cara Reimer, Outreach Services Specialist.  “We will be able to bring more materials and programs to residents than ever before.  The library is thrilled to grow our outreach efforts and continue to make connections in the area.”