Our high intermediate ESL Book Club will read The Murderbot Diaries Vol 1 by Martha Wells. This book club is best for high intermediate English learners. Students will read at home each week. Then we will meet as a group once a week to talk about the story, learn new vocabulary, and practice conversation. Book club will be led by Sheila Jurik. Meeting datesJanuary 12, 26 (No class Jan 19)February 2, 23 (No class Feb 9, 16)March 2, 9, 23, 30 (No class Mar 16)April 13, 20, 27 (No class Apr 6)Meeting time: 10:15am - 11:45amWhere: In the library - your book club leader will tell you which tables. Registration is open now! Book club is limited to 10 participants. Books will be provided for registered participants to keep. Please consider your schedule and do not register if you will miss more than one meeting. The Murderbot Diaries Vol 1 description:On a distant planet, a team of scientists are conducting surface tests, shadowed by their Company-supplied ‘droid ― a self-aware SecUnit that has hacked its own governor module, and refers to itself (though never out loud) as “Murderbot.” Scornful of humans, all it really wants is to be left alone long enough to figure out who it is (and to watch its favorite show in its downtime.) But when a neighboring mission goes dark, it’s up to the scientists and Murderbot to get to the truth.
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Practice your English conversation skills with other adult ESL learners in an informal and friendly setting at the Dougherty Station Library! Registration is not required. All abilities are welcome. To request accommodations, please contact the library branch directly or call (925) 973-3380 To ensur…
Make a flapping bat to fly into this spooky season. For ages 4 and up. No registration needed.