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Next Chapter Book Club

    The Next Chapter Book Club is the library's book group for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It is presented in partnership with the Carmel Transition Program. Anyone can participate in the Next Chapter Book Club, whatever their reading or ability level. We believe everyone has the ability to connect to a story and a right to share theirs.

    This is not a traditional reading class or tutoring program. Although members may (and often do) improve literacy skills, the focus is on reading-to-learn, not learning-to-read. Program copies of the book are available each meeting for in-person reading of the text.

    This casual group meets weekly on Tuesdays at 2:30pm at the Main Library. Registration is required. See a list of upcoming sessions here. If you are interested in attending the Next Chapter Book Club, the questionnaire below needs to be filled out and submitted prior to registering for your first meeting. (Please wait until you receive a reply to your questionnaire before you sign up for a session.) For assistance in filling out the questionnaire, please visit the library or call us, and we'll be happy to help.

    For more information, please email adultservices@carmelclaylibrary.org or call 317.814.3988.

    The Carmel Clay Public Library is an affiliate of the international Next Chapter Book Club program.

    IMPORTANT — If you have a medical condition or any self-harm, verbal, or physical aggressions that may require immediate attention, your parent/guardian or the person who brought you to the book club must remain on the premises during the meeting. Your emergency contact will be called first for any emergencies.

    Please read or listen carefully to the following statements:

    • I understand that more than 3 absences within a 3-month period may result in my dismissal from the club in order to allow someone else to attend in my place.
    • I understand that Next Chapter Book Club (NCBC) or Carmel Transition Program staff may photograph and/or videotape me, and I agree that they may use these photos and/or videos for the purpose of telling other people about NCBC.
    • I understand that I have to follow the guidelines of the NCBC affiliate, the Carmel Clay Public Library.
    • I understand that NCBC cannot provide transportation to or from the book club meeting. I will make arrangements to arrive at the book club meeting on time, and I will be picked up on time.
    • I understand that NCBC volunteers cannot provide one-to-one behavior or medical support, and I will bring someone to help me if I have support needs. I understand that NCBC can ask me to leave the club if my behavior is disruptive, aggressive, or otherwise inappropriate.

    By submitting the form below, you are agreeing to these statements.

    Questionnaire

    This questionnaire needs to be submitted before you sign up to attend your first Next Chapter Book Club session.

    Please give us the name, phone number, and email address of the person who helps you with transportation. Also let us know how they are related to you.
    Please give us the name, phone number, and email address of a person we can contact in case of emergency. Also let us know how they are related to you.