The Elman W. Campbell Museum offers fun and lively activities for adults 18+, including group outreach presentations at your facility, customized group tours and fun get-togethers.
Novel Histories: Museum Book Club
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Join us at the Elman Campbell Museum for our first ever monthly historical book club in partnership with the Newmarket Public Library. On the first week of the month, participants can pick-up their books at the Elman Campbell Museum and dive into the carefully curated historical fictions. On the last Saturday of every month, our book club members can come to our discussion and workshop event, taking place at the museum for a cozy afternoon of book talks, historical crafts and community building.
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Registration due May 9, 2026
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Book Pick-up: May 5 to 9 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.
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Workshop: Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 1 to 2 p.m.
Our book club theme of May is
Art and Culture; members have the choice of reading “The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession”. During our event we will be participating in warm discussions, tea and a creative workshop.
- Registration due Monday, June 6, 2026
- Book Pick-up: June 2 to 9 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.
- Workshop: Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 1 to 2 p.m.
Our book club theme of June is Changing Education; The workshop will be a Meet and Greet with local author and educator Dr. Cinde Lock from Pickering College, as we discuss her newest publication “Connections, Academics and Purpose: Defining the Future of Schools” on the needs of education and how we can work together to further improve student learning.
