Book Club in a Bag FAQS
This convenient bag service allows groups to borrow 10 copies of a current or best-selling title for 6 weeks. Each bag contains a book discussion log with discussion questions, author biographical information, tips on forming a group and information on facilitating a discussion.
- Bags are checked out using a current library card
- Holds can be placed on bags
- The customer checking out the bag will be responsible for
returning ALL books, including the bag’s contents
- Bags may be returned to any Hillsborough County Public Library
- Groups are allowed to check out only one bag at a time
- Each bag is checked out for 6 weeks and cannot be renewed
- There is a $1 fine per day for over due bags
- The replacement cost of an entire bag is $140
- The cost of replacing individual items will be assessed
- To learn more, please check with library staff
Advantages:
Offerings - Titles known to be good choices for book discussion groups, including popular fiction titles, nonfiction and classics
Free - Members no longer have to purchase books
Easy - Eliminates the need to search for titles with enough copies for group members
