NOVEL IDEAS | Hebron

The Novel Ideas book discussion group will talk about "Shadow Divers" by Robert Kurson from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Hebron Public Library, 201 W. Sigler St. Copies of the book are available prior to the discussion, which is free and open to any interested reader.

FYI: (219) 996-3684

GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION | Cedar Lake

"Indigo Forest" by Jon Afanador at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Cedar Lake Library Branch, 10010 W. 133rd Ave. Call to reserve a copy of this title.

FYI: (219) 374-7121

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP | Merrillville

"Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress" by Dai Sijie at 6:15 p.m. Oct. 9 at Central Library, 1919 W. 81st Ave. Call to reserve a copy of this title.

FYI: (219) 769-3541, ext. 340

MYSTERY BOOK DISCUSSION | Gary

"The Body on the Beach" by Simon Brett at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Forty-First Avenue Branch Library, 3491 W. 41st Ave. Register.

FYI: (219) 980-5180

BROWN BAGGERS | Valparaiso

The Valpo Brown Baggers will discuss "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 14 at Valparaiso Public Library, 103 Jefferson St. The public is invited.

FYI: (219) 462-0524

BOOK DISCUSSION | Griffith

"The Mammoth Cheese" by Sheri Holman at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Griffith Branch Library, 940 N. Broad St. Register.

FYI: (219) 838-2825

READING CIRCLE | Portage

The Portage Reading Circle will discuss "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at Portage Public Library, 2665 Irving St. The program is free. Call to reserve a copy of the book.

FYI: (219) 763-1508

KOUTS PAGE TURNERS | Kouts

"Sin in the Second City" by Karen Abbott from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Kouts Public Library, 101 E. Daumer Road. Light refreshments will be served.

FYI: (219) 766-2271

BOOKENDS | South Haven

The South Haven Bookends will discuss "Evergreen" by Belva Plain from 7 to 8 p.m. Oct. 27 at South Haven Public Library, 403 W. County Road 700 North. Call the library to reserve a copy of the book.

FYI: (219) 759-4474

BOOK BUDDIES DISCUSSION | Gary

"The Last Storyteller" by Diane Noble at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Forty-First Avenue Branch Library, 3491 W. 41st Ave. Register.

FYI: (219) 980-5180

BOOK DISCUSSION | Schererville

"The Thirteenth Tale" by Diane Setterfield will be discussed at Between the Lines meets at 7 p.m. Oct. 29 and 10:15 a.m. Oct. 30 at the Lake County Public Library's Dyer-Schererville branch, 1001 W. Lincoln Highway.

FYI: (219) 322-4731

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP | Merrillville

"Mayflowe: A Story of Courage, Community and War" by Nathaniel Philbrick at 6:15 p.m. Nov. 13 at Central Library, 1919 W. 81st Ave. Call to reserve a copy of this title.

FYI: (219) 769-3541, ext. 340

GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION | Cedar Lake

"One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez at 6:30 p.m. Nov., 19 at the Cedar Lake Library Branch, 10010 W. 133rd Ave. Call to reserve a copy of this title.

FYI: (219) 374-7121

BOOK REVIEW AND DISCUSSION GROUPS | Chesterton

Bookmarks at the Museum, a program in which current best-sellers are reviewed, takes place at 2 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Westchester Township History Museum, 700 W. Porter Ave. Attendees are invited to bring their lunch. Coffee, tea and cookies will be served. It is not necessary to read the book in advance. Free of charge. Call for book titles.

FYI: (219) 983-9713

POPULAR BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUPS | Chesterton

Popular Books Discussion Group meets on the first Monday evening of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Bertha Wood room at Thomas Library, Westchester Public library, 200 W. Indiana Ave. Attendees join a lively discussion centered around the chosen book for that month. Free of charge. Call for book titles.

FYI: (219) 926-7696

NICHOL & ROSE LITERARY CIRCLE BOOK DISCUSSIONS

Crown Point Library, 214 S. Court St., at 1 p.m. Oct. 20: "The Madonnas of Leningrad" by Debra Dean; Nov. 17: "Three Cups of Tea" by Greg Mortenson;

Winfield Branch Library, 10645 Randolph St., at 1 p.m. Oct. 14: "Eat, Pray, Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert; Nov. 11: "Loving Frank" by Nancy Horan.

Ask for the books at the Circulation Desk. New members are always welcome.

FYI: (219) 663-0270

PAGE TURNERS | Chesterton

Page Turners is a nonfiction-book discussion dealing with current events and issues. Page Turners takes place usually on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Bertha Wood room at Thomas Library. It is not necessary to read the book in advance. For more information, call the Reference Department at Thomas Library, 200 W. Indiana Ave. Free of charge. Call for book titles.

FYI: (219) 926-7696

TALKING BOOKS | Crown Point

Looking for the ultimate in talking books technology? Try one of the PLAYAWAYS now available at the Crown Point Library, 214 S. Court St. The ultimate "Talking Books" device, Playaways combine the portability of MP3 without the need for special equipment or technical know-how. Each device is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and comes preloaded with an unabridged audio book. Simple to use, all you need is a set of headphones or earbuds, and you can take your book anywhere. Don't own any earbuds? The library has them for sale for $1.

FYI: (219) 663-0270