# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Weird, Wild, and Wonderful Book Club
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Do you have a taste for the strange? A curiosity for the bizarre? Do you find yourself drawn to books that are a little… off?

Welcome to a one-of-a-kind reading adventure where we explore the weirdest, wildest, and most wonderful stories ever written. And we choose them ourselves! From mind-bending fiction to peculiar non-fiction, nothing is too strange for us to read. We choose every book together two months in advance.

This book club is intended for adults. No registration is required. Books are available in the Adult Services department one month in advance.

September: Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
October: Horrorstör by Joe Hill
November: I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom by Jason Pargin

For more information, please contact Barb at barbp@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 6016.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/weird-wild-and-wonderful-book-club/200030422291612
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Slot details of has slots**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dekalb
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115
- **lat**: 41.93206
- **long**: -88.74973
- **full address**: 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Weird, Wild, and Wonderful Book Club being held?
  - **A:** Weird, Wild, and Wonderful Book Club takes place on Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Weird, Wild, and Wonderful Book Club?
  - **A:** Weird, Wild, and Wonderful Book Club is organized by DeKalb Public Library.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at DeKalb Public Library's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given DeKalb Public Library a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. DeKalb Public Library has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Weird, Wild, and Wonderful Book Club is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dekalb, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Weird, Wild, and Wonderful Book Club sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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