Reading Groups
Reading Groups focus on reading mostly fiction and non-fiction books. The groups are divided into intermediate, high-intermediate, and advanced reading material. Some groups may include children. These groups meet once or twice a month. Some groups meet in person, while others use Zoom to accomodate members with young children, long commutes, and those who have relocated out of State or returned to their home country.
1. Intermediate Reading Group First and Third Thursday, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, Meets on Zoom
This group uses intermediate fluency in communication. Members are expected to read 50-60 pages of a book (fiction or non-fiction) before each meeting.
Accepting new participants.
2. Intermediate (High) Reading Group
Second and Fourth Wednesday, 10am-12pm, Meets on Zoom
This group uses intermediate to advanced fluency in communication. Members are expected to read 50-60 pages of a book (fiction or non-fiction) before each meeting. Unfamiliar vocabulary, grammar and idioms are often discussed.
Accepting new participants.
3. Advanced Reading Group
Second and Fourth Thursday, 11:00 am – 1:30 pm, Meets in person
This group is specifically designed for women interested in reading and discussing a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction books (we typically cover the gamut!). We covering American literature and foreign literature translated into English. Given the advanced subject material, participation requires advanced English/fluency skills to fully engage. Members take turns leading the discussion for each meeting’s book/topic area. All books should also be readily available at local libraries for check-out.
Full. We cannot accept new participants at this time.
4. Monthly Advanced Reading Group
Second Thursday of the Month, 6-7:30 pm, Meets in person
This group meets once a month in person to discuss a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction books. We typically read one book a month although we might take two months, or longer, for more in-depth reads. Members help with selecting the books and leading the discussions, although not everyone is required to lead a discussion. In addition to discussing books, we enjoy sharing about our families, our cultures and our community!
Accepting new participants.
5. The Purple Ink (Intermediate) NEW: begins Sept. 22nd
Second & Fourth Tuesdays, 6-7:30 pm, Meets in person
The Purple Ink is an intermediate-level Reading Group for women where literature meets personal reflection. Rooted in the historic tradition of purple as a symbol for safe spaces for women to exchange ideas, share experiences, and build collective knowledge, our community brings readers together from around the world to discover female authors. Through meaningful group discussions, we exchange insights that we later weave into our own journals - because here, ink represents both the stories we explore together and the personal reflections we capture along the way. We don't just read stories, we trace our own in ink.
What to bring: Please bring your favorite notebook or journal to every session. While some basic supplies will be available at the space, you are always welcome to bring your preferred journaling materials to make the experience uniquely yours.
Accepting new participants.
