The Junior Friends created a monthly book club, Book Buds, in August 2018 for members. This is a club for youth who love the library, enjoy reading, and would like an opportunity to talk about good books (and other stuff!) with like-minded kids! As of 2020, Book Buds has grown and now welcomes any child or young adult who is interested!
There are 3 different clubs:
- Book Buds (Ages 12+)
- Book Buds (Ages 9-12)
- Book Buds (Ages 6-8)
Each Book Bud club meets once per month and registration is required. Members bring a book they have recently read or are currently reading to share with the group. Club members share why these titles are recommended (or not recommended). Club members enjoy sharing their book choices and helping other kids learn about books they might want to read. Members are also asked to bring a joke and good news to share with the group. Snacks are always served.
In the past, book reviews for recommended books were added to the RMS Media Center website for students seeking peer recommendations. When this project ended, a Book Buds Recommends sticker was created. Book Buds decide if books they discuss are “highly recommended”. Librarians will place the Book Buds Recommends stickers on all books in the Plumb collection that meet this criteria.