Banned Books Club
4th Tuesday of the month, 8 p.m. | Witches Brew Pub (21+)
A book club for the curious and rebellious. Come to the meeting to vote on the next book.
Upcoming Dates & Titles:
- December 22
- January 26
Book Talk
Starting January 2023:
Last Tuesday of the month, 11 a.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:
- January 30
- February 27
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!
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 brand-new fantasy book club hosted at the Francis Branch!
Upcoming Dates & Titles:
- December 2022: The Return of the King Part 2 by J.R.R. Tolkien
- January 2023: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
- February 2023: The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang
- March 2023: Mistborn Part 1 by Brandon Sanderson
- April 2023: Mistborn Part 2 by Brandon Sanderson
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:
- December 8
- January 12
- February 9
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:
- The December 27 meeting has been cancelled.
- January 24
- February 28
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 Dates & Titles:
- December 12: The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse by Louise Erdrich
- March 13: A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes
- April 10: Flamer by Mike Curato
- May 8: Sounds Like Titanic by Jessica Hindman
- June 12: Too Much Lip by Melissa Lucashenko
- July 17: Good Kings Bad Kings by Susan Nussbaum
- August 14: Burn the Place by Iliana Regan
- September 18: The Five Wounds by Kirstin Quade
- October 16: Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger
- November 13: The Woman Who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagone
- December 4: One Night Two Souls Went Walking by Ellen Cooney
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