Book Talks
Last Tuesday of the month, 1:30 p.m. | Francis Branch
Everyone is welcome to attend this book club. Read what interests you, share your thoughts and hear what others are reading too!
Upcoming Dates:
- March 26
- April 30
- May 28
- June 25
- July 30
- August 27
- September 24
Books on Tap
Last Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. | Location varies
Literary discussions and heady libations. Share what you’re reading or just join in the conversation. No need to read a certain book!
Upcoming Dates:
- March 28
- April 25
- May 30
- June 27
- July 25
- August 29
- September 24
The Green Dragon: A Fantasy Book Club
2nd Thursday of the month, 5:30 p.m. | Francis Branch
Do you love fantasy literature, or are you hoping to expand your reading world? Join us at The Green Dragon, a fantasy book club, hosted at the Francis Branch!
Upcoming Dates & Titles:
- March 14
- April 11
- May 9
- June 13
- July 11
- August 8
- September 12
Pages in Time: A Historical Fiction Book Club
2nd Thursday of the month, 1 p.m. | Centre Branch
Historical fiction transports readers to another time and place and allows for unique and challenging insights into the past. Join this enthusiastic group as we discuss a different book each month.
Upcoming Dates:
- March 14
- April 11
- May 9
- June 13
- July 11
- August 8
- September 12
Silent Book Club
Second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. Locations vary
A monthly gathering to share what you’re reading then settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not!
Upcoming dates:
- March 12
- April 9
- May 14
Liberty’s Readers
4th Tuesday of the month, 4 p.m. | North Liberty Branch
Meet at North Liberty Branch to discuss the month’s book selection.
Upcoming dates:
- March 26
- April 23
- May 28
- June 25
- July 23
- August 27
- September 24
SJCPL Online Book Club
Monthly meetings on Mondays, 8 p.m. | Register to attend online
Join us for our monthly online book club! We meet on Zoom.
Upcoming 2024 Dates & Titles:
- March 18: Being Mortal by Gawande (our One Book, One Michiana title)
- April 15: Also a Poet by Calhoun
- May 13: Good Company by Sweeney
- June 17: Sigh, Gone by Tran
- July 22: Last Summer on State Street by Wolfe
- August 26: The Cooking Gene by Twitty
- September 30: Hench by Walschots
- October 28: The Last Cuentista by Higuera
- November 18: Calling for a Blanket Dance by Hokeah
- December 9: Small Things Like These by Keegan
Book Club Resources
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Online Resources
- Booklist Blog
- Celebrity Book Clubs
- Facilitating Discussion, I Love Libraries
- Fourteen Ways to Not Kill Your Book Club, Oprah
- Leading a Successful Discussion, BookBrowse
- New York Times Books
- NPR’s Books We Love
- Reading Group Guides
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