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Genre Jumpers is a book club geared towards youth in grades 6 - 8. Pick your own book to read from each month's theme!
Middle schoolers are invited to attend Genre Jumpers, a choose your own book club. Make your own choice on a book to read that follows each month's theme. Each session, we’ll come together to discuss what we read, share recommendations, and explore new genres and stories. This is a great chance to discover hidden book gems, share your thoughts, and make friends who love reading too! We will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in the Storytelling Room for this activity. Light snacks will be provided, and no registration is required.
Looking for some reading inspiration? Check out this list of suggested titles for each month!
Book Club Monthly Genres
January: Fantasy or Science Fiction
February: Mystery or Thriller
March: Historical Fiction or Biography
April: Poetry or a Novel in Verse
The Library adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act that assures equal access to all library facilities, activities, and programs. Every attempt will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities, and the Library welcomes input from persons with disabilities about ways the Library can serve them. Questions about ADA compliance should be addressed to the Library Director.
To request ADA accommodation, please complete the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form. Copies are available at the Information Desk and can be found on our website in the "Services" tab.
Disclaimers Related to Library Programs:
Endorsements: The Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch Jr. Library participates in cooperative programs with other organizations, educational institutions, businesses, and individuals. Library sponsorship of a program does not constitute an endorsement of the content of the program, views expressed at the program, or the program presenter or performer.
Food Allergies: Items used at this event may contain allergens including but not limited to nuts, gluten, and soy. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens. If it is a concern, please ask about allergens before attending the event.
Photo/Video: The Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored or hosted by the library without the expressed permission of those included within the photograph/video. Photographs/videos may be used in publications, brochures, postcards, posters, newspapers, social media, television, websites, etc., for the purposes of event promotion.
Hold Harmless: The Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library shall not be liable for any injuries, damages, or losses incurred by attendees during library events. Attendees expressly agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless the Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr Library and its representatives from any claims arising from participation in the event.
The Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library serves the Town of Collierville as an information hub offering materials and programming for all ages, three 4-person study rooms, and a 40-person meeting room. It sits in a beautiful location in Halle Park near Collierville Town Hall.