Opening Sunday

1:30  Non Fiction and Classics

2:30–3:30 PM All circles together - Refreshments and commingling

3:30  Fiction and Short Form

A Note on the Opening Cycle

Because the reading year begins in October, the opening cycle runs from October 1 through November 1. Members may begin reading as soon as the October 1 materials arrive. The two longer-work Sundays are designed as an opening discussion and a completed-book discussion; facilitators can divide each book at a natural midpoint for October 11.

Shared Clubhouse Hour

The common hour is not another formal program. It is the connective tissue of Literary Life: refreshments, introductions, informal conversation, and a short optional prompt that lets an idea travel from one circle to another. Keeping the full hour protects the sense that these are four distinct circles inside one larger literary community.

Ladies’ Literary Club Open House
Sunday, August 30, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 PM

Come experience the reawakening of one of Grand Rapids’ most historic cultural institutions.

Join us for an afternoon inside the Ladies’ Literary Club featuring building history and tours, live piano music by Adam Roskiewicz, the West Michigan Avid Typewriters Club, art by Mel Memo, conversation, Semifreddo food trailer, and a closing set by Midwest Tropics.

Meet the people helping bring the Club back to life, explore the historic building, learn about upcoming literary circles, cultural programming, performances, volunteer opportunities, membership, and our vision for the next chapter of the Ladies’ Literary Club.

Free and open to the public. All are welcome.
RSVPs are appreciated, but not required.