PARIS — Paris Public Library’s Novel Idea Book Club, which is based on Maine Humanities’ Not for Children Only Book Discussion, will meet to discuss “The Silver Donkey” by Sonya Hartnett at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21. 

Black and white prints by illustrator Don Powers, compliment the book. 

To secure a book, residents may contact the library at 207-743-6994 to reserve a copy. The library suggests calling as soon as soon as possible to allow ample time for ordering, receiving and reading.

A refreshment related to the book will be served.

For those who are unable to attend but wish to participate, readers may be a silent participant and email thoughts to the library, children’[email protected] prior to the discussion date.

Readers and responders can include what they thought of the selection. Ideas to include might be what they learned, what they were enticed to do further research on, what was believable and what was not, whom they might recommend the book to and why, could they make a personal connection with one of the book’s characters, setting or a specific event, etc.

Responses from each silent participant will be shared during the discussion at the Novel Idea Book Club.