Intergenerational Book Club
About the Intergenerational Book Club
Once a month on a Tuesday evening, volunteers from Asbury Methodist Village and Link Generations meet with high school students at the Gaithersburg Public Library from 6:30–7:30 PM to share their love of books. In this welcoming space, teens and older adults read together, exchange perspectives, and build friendships across generations.
How it works
Each cycle features a diverse selection of books chosen
to spark meaningful conversations and reflect a variety of voices and perspectives. Participants read assigned chapters between sessions
Core Components
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Shared Reading: High school students and older adults read selected books that reflect diverse voices and perspectives.
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Guided Dialogue: Monthly sessions include small-group conversations and whole-group reflections to deepen understanding.
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Intergenerational Connection: Participants share personal experiences, building empathy and mutual respect across generations.
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Community Partnership: Delivered in collaboration with Gaithersburg Library, Asbury Methodist Village, and Link Generations.
Outcomes
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Students strengthen discussion skills, critical thinking, and literary appreciation.
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Older adults and students build meaningful intergenerational friendships.
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Participants broaden their perspectives by engaging with diverse stories and viewpoints.
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The program nurtures empathy, understanding, and a stronger sense of community through the joy of reading.
When/where
Gaithersburg Public Library
18330 Montgomery Village Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Time: 6:30 – 7:30pm
"Bringing Generations Together with Reading and Discussion"
For information or to register, please contact: Luca Carroll at Asbury
301-216-5356 │ lucarroll@asbury.org
