The Tolkien Society of Kansas City

  February 2024: Updates from the Smial of the Withywindle We had a great discussion of Beren and Luthien at our February meeting.  I think everyone there had some unique insights on the book!      Bob Clark, chief newsletter Hobbit Announcements Don't forget the library talk coming up in March!  Details below. The topic of Tom Bombadil came up at one point during the last meeting, which inspired us to choose him for our March reading. Save the date for MiddleMoot, returning to Kansas City this year!  October 26. The Next Meeting of the Tolkien Society: Wednesday, March 27, 6:30 PM We'll be meeting at our usual location, ReRoll Tavern.  This month, we'll be reading The Adventures of Tom Bombadil.  The text is available in several different volumes, any of which should be available at libraries and bookstores, hit us up on Discord or the Google Group if you have trouble finding it! Rescheduled!  Library Talk: Monday, March 25, 6:00 PM El...

  January 2024: Updates from the Smial of the Withywindle We had a lively meeting on January 24, where we decided to read Beren and Luthien for the February meeting!     Bob Clark, chief newsletter Hobbit Announcements Please note!  Our previously published date for MiddleMoot was incorrect, the correct date will be October 26, 2024.  Also, Elizabeth's library talk, which was cancelled due to the weather, has been rescheduled!  Details below. The Next Meeting of the Tolkien Society: Wednesday, February 28, 6:30 PM We'll be meeting at our usual location, ReRoll Tavern.  We'll be discussing the book Beren and Luthien.  The book explores the evolution of Tolkien's many versions of the story of these two characters, one of the central tales of the legendarium. Rescheduled!  Library Talk: Monday, March 25, 6:00 PM Elizabeth Perico of The Tolkien Society of Kansas City will be giving a library talk on Monday, March 25 at 6pm, at the South Branch of...