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The Silent Book Club is a global community of readers and introverts, with more than 500 chapters in 50 countries around the world. Members and guests gather in public at bars, caf\u00e9s, bookstores, libraries, and online to read together in quiet camaraderie.<\/p>\n

The Silent Book Club began in San Francisco in 2012 with a few friends reading in friendly silence at a neighborhood bar. The idea behind it: The founders were looking for a book club where people could simply enjoy books, friends, and drinks, without the pressure of \u201chomework.\u201d There\u2019s no assigned reading. It\u2019s \u201cBring Your Own Book\u201d: e-books, audiobooks, textbooks, comic books\u2014or pick one out at the library.<\/p>\n

All interested readers are welcome to stop by for an hour of individual reading, followed by a glass of wine or tea and conversation for those who\u2019d like to chat.<\/p>\n

Language:<\/strong> English
\nAdmission:<\/strong> Free of charge
\nIf you would like to attend on a regular basis, please become a member of the DAI Library.<\/p>\n

Contact & Registration (mailing list): <\/strong>libraryevents@dai-heidelberg.de<\/a>
\nPlease register in advance.<\/em><\/p>\n

Times & Dates:<\/strong>
\nTwo Thursdays a month, 6:00\u20137:30 p.m.<\/em>
\n(Exceptions may apply due to library closing times)<\/em>
\nSeptember 17
\nOctober 01 & 15
\nNovember 5 & 19
\nDecember 3 & 17<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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