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A Proposal: Let's Start a Monthly Book Club at Our Library

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Let's Start a Monthly Book Club

At our community library

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Good evening, everyone. I'm a high school librarian, and I've lived in this neighborhood for ten years. Tonight, I'd like to propose a monthly book club at our community library.

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  • a monthly book club

    A reading group that meets once a month.

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  1. 01Let's Start a Monthly Book Club

    Good evening, everyone. I'm a high school librarian, and I've lived in this neighborhood for ten years. Tonight, I'd like to propose a monthly book club at our community library.

    皆さん、こんばんは。私は高校の司書で、この地域に10年住んでいます。今夜は、私たちの地域の図書館で、月に1回の読書会を開くことを提案したいと思います。

  2. 02Why a Book Club?

    Many of us say we want to read more, but we never find the time. A book club gives us a reason and a deadline. It's also a great way to meet neighbors we usually only nod to.

    私たちの多くは、もっと本を読みたいと言いながら、なかなか時間が見つかりません。読書会があれば、読む理由と締め切りができます。ふだんは会釈するだけの近所の人と知り合うのにも、ぴったりの方法です。

  3. 03How It Would Work

    Here's how it would work. We'd meet on the first Saturday of each month, for one hour. We'd read one book each month, and it would be completely free to join.

    進め方はこうです。毎月第1土曜日に、1時間集まります。毎月1冊の本を読み、参加は完全に無料です。

  4. 04Choosing Books

    Members would vote on the books. We'd try a mix: novels, mysteries, and some nonfiction. I'd also suggest shorter books, so busy people can finish them.

    本はメンバーの投票で決めます。小説、ミステリー、そしてノンフィクションも少し、というように、いろいろ混ぜてみます。忙しい人でも読み終えられるように、短めの本もおすすめしたいです。

  5. 05You Might Be Wondering...

    You might be wondering, "What if I don't finish the book?" That's fine. Come anyway and listen. And if you're shy, you don't have to speak. Just enjoy the tea and the conversation.

    「本を読み終わらなかったらどうしよう?」と思うかもしれません。大丈夫です。それでも来て、聞いていてください。恥ずかしがり屋の人は、話さなくてもいいです。お茶と会話を楽しんでください。

  6. 06What We Need

    To start, we need three things: a room at the library, two volunteers to help organize, and some tea and cookies. The library has already said the room is available.

    始めるのに必要なものは三つです。図書館の部屋、運営を手伝ってくれるボランティア二人、そしてお茶とクッキーです。部屋は使えると、図書館からすでに返事をもらっています。

  7. 07Conclusion

    In short, a book club is a simple, free way to read more and get to know each other. If you're interested, please write your name on the sign-up sheet by the door. Thank you.

    つまり、読書会は、もっと本を読んで、お互いを知るための、簡単で無料の方法です。興味があれば、ドアのそばの申し込み表に名前を書いてください。ありがとうございました。

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