Book Clubs & Modern Literacy
Book clubs promote reading, critical thinking, and discussion about literature. The Woman’s Club supports literacy as it has been one of the core elements of our mission statement since 1896.
The Woman’s Club of Red Bank was first formed as a literary society. Paired with community service, another core mission, the members of our Woman’s Club taught women in the community how to read. Today “literacy” has a broader meaning. It is still part of our mission statement, but it also encompasses scholarship programs, supporting local authors, promoting our community partner, the Red Bank Public Library, and our ‘book club’. We invite you to join the Woman’s Club and support “modern literacy” with us.
ESO Honary Literacy Society
The national federation of Women’s Clubs the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, GFWC (gfwc.org), offers a book club/society with an extensive reading list. The Epsilon Sigma Omicron (ESO) Honorary Literary Society is open to all paying GFWC federated club members. ESO provides clubwomen with a structured reading program that is educational and stimulates a desire for self-improvement. More information about Epsilon Sigma Omicron on gfwc.org , the GFWC ESO Book Club on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/2413914352159426/ or download the 2020-2022 reading list PDF.
Host Your Book Club in our Clubhouse
We welcome local book clubs to join the Woman’s Club of Red Bank as community partners and host your book club in our beautiful historic clubhouse, The Reckless Estate. At least one person must become a member – find out how to join the Woman’s Club.
If members are interested in hosting a book club here – please contact us.
Recognizing Member Authors
We invite members who have written books to share their titles with us. We can help promote your book by listing your book here, you can add it to your Directory listing, and/or a spotlight on our blog, social media, and e-newsletter!
By fostering a culture of reading and intellectual exchange, book clubs contribute to enhancing literacy skills, encouraging analytical thinking, and promoting social interaction. They also help individuals develop a sense of community and shared intellectual curiosity, making them valuable tools for promoting lifelong learning and fostering a love for reading in the modern era.