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All the events listed below are free and open to all interested individuals.  If you have any questions, call the Book Mouse at 815-433-7323.   

                      WCMY 1430 Book Club
The last Tuesday of every month join the radio discussion from 9:20- 10:00 a.m. with Vicki Trupiano, Karen Rhodes, Jay LeSeure and Eileen Fesco.  June's book selection is Little Heathens: Hard Times and High Spirits on an Iowa Farm During the Great Depression by Mildred Armstrong Kalish

Toddler Time
Every third Saturday of the month, from 10:30 - 11:00 am is Toddler Time at the Book Mouse.  Led by Mrs. B and Ms. Rachel, it's a half-hour of 
 story telling, wiggle-around-time and poetry. 
Toddlers aged 2-5 and parents are welcome to join the fun!

Wine, Cheese and Mystery

Starting this April, and continuing monthly throughout the year, the Book Mouse hosts a mystery writer (or two).  It's an evening of wine, cheese and a discussion of their latest work, their muses, their future plans, ... etc. 
Join us July 16 at 6:30 p.m. as we welcome David Walker, author of
Saving Paulo.
Thank you to Ottawa's Cheese Shop and to Herman's for their support of this event.

 

Dungeons and Dragons
Josh Margowski is the DM on the  2nd and 4th Fridays of each month.  All players and those who want to learn how to play D&D are invited.

Rachel's Book Club
This book club for young adult readers meets June 25 at 4:00 at the Rooting Hog.  Come join the discussion on Stephenie Meyer's books, Twlight, New Moon, and Eclipse.

Heritage River Writers
This Poetry Group meets at the Book Mouse the last Wednesday during the summer months of every month at 6:30 p.m.  All poets and aspiring poets are welcome!