Blooming Book Club
An in-person Book Club at Blooming B-Street Learning Commons, themed around the land we live on and the community we build around it.
When: Twice a month, every first and third Sunday morning from 9:00am-11:30am
Where: B-Street Learning Commons. A lovely outdoor space if weather allows, cozy covered spaces for rain-friendly meetings. Address: 1155 B St, Forest Grove, OR 97116.
Cost: Free. Tea and light refreshments provided. Bring a snack to share if you'd like!
How It Works
Each month, a "cohort" is formed - a group of up to 10 members reading a given book. We read one book per month, and the book is decided by a group vote.
During meetings, we’ll have time to meet, pour tea, and chat before diving into a casual discussion. Our host Anna will prepare discussion questions to help guide conversation as needed, but the format is casual. There will be time after to visit, chat, and explore the gardens.
First meeting - We’ll discuss the first half of the book
Second meeting - We’ll discuss the second half of the book and propose books for the following month.
We encourage all those so sign up to commit to the readings! Although if you don’t finish, please come and enjoy the discussion anyway.
How to Join
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Fill out the interest form below.
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Voting for October's book closes September 20. Votes will be tallied and a book will be decided!
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You will receive a follow up email on September 20 with the chosen book and will confirm or withdrawal your participation in the cohort.
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Book club begins! Show up with your book on the decided dates and enjoy community building around inspiring literature.
Questions?
Is there a max group size?
Yes, we will cap each cohort at 10 participants to ensure everyone has a chance to speak during meetings.
Where do I get the book - do I need to buy it?
Participants will supply their own books. No need to buy it, most books can be rented through the local library. ThriftBooks is a great online resource for buying used books.
What is the space like at B-Street?
B-Street is a beautiful natural area alongside Gales Creek, full of gardens and fruit and nut trees. During nice weather, we'll gather outdoors and soak it all in! During colder weather without rain, we'll still be outdoors, bundled up around a warming fire with tea. In rain, we have a couple of indoor space options to keep us dry and cozy.
Is the space accessible?
Yes, there is parking on site prioritized for folks who require accessibility. All areas we utilize are ADA friendly.



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