Grown-ups Reading Children's Literature Book Club: Because of Winn-Dixie
Saturday, August 8, 2026
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lillian H. Smith — Osborne Collection is located on the 4th floor of Lillian H. Smith library.
You're never too old to enjoy a brilliant children's book. If you've ever felt a wave of nostalgia for the novels that shaped your early reading life, the Grown-ups Reading Children's Literature Book Club is your ideal weekend escape.
Hosted inside the specialized Osborne Collection on the fourth floor of the Lillian H. Smith Library, this monthly gathering offers a welcoming space for adults to dissect, analyze, and reminisce about classic and notable youth literature. For this session, the group is diving into Kate DiCamillo's beloved modern classic, *Because of Winn-Dixie*—a heartwarming tale of a lonely girl, a stray dog, and the community they bring together.
Practical Details
* **Date & Time:** Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. * **Location:** Lillian H. Smith Library (4th Floor Osborne Collection), 239 College Street. * **Admission:** Free. * **Audience:** Adult readers (18+).
Whether you're reading it for the first time or the tenth, come ready for an engaging discussion right in the heart of downtown Toronto.
