Book Clubs
Whether you're looking for a title for your book club or for a book club to join at the library, we've got you covered. The titles below are from our Adult Book Club Kits, which have multiple copies of the book, a discussion guide, and more all assembled for you! If you want kits for younger readers check out our Children's and Teen Book Club Kits.
Looking for a place to have your book club meet? We have community and conference rooms available at each of our locations.
For Book Clubs
Join a Book Club at one of the following MPL Branches:
- Bay View Branch -
2019-2020 Book Club | Graphic Novel Book Club for Adults - East Branch -
Book Club | Book to Art Club - Martin Luther King Branch -
The Any Book Book Club | Jan.-June 2020 The Any Book Book Club - Tippecanoe Branch -
Bibliophile Book Club | ESL Book Club | History Buff Book Club |
Vegetarian Cookbook Club - Zablocki Branch -
Novel Ideas Book Club
Upcoming Book Club Events
January 21, 2020
January 28, 2020
East Branch Book to Art Club at East
Engage with popular literature in a hands-on, imaginative way at…
January 30, 2020
The History Buff Book Club at Tippecanoe
Read about history from diverse perspectives and different points of view. …
February 3, 2020
ESL Book Club at Tippecanoe
Practice your English reading comprehension and conversational skills in this book…
February 5, 2020
Vegetarian Cookbook Club at Tippecanoe
Plant-based diets are good for you and your planet! Try…
February 7, 2020
Read About Black History at Villard Square
Browse Black History Month titles and read in the library.
February 10, 2020
February 11, 2020
Library Lovers' Book Buffet at East
Besides Valentine's Day, February 14 is Library Lover's Day! Celebrate your…
Explore Our Book Club Kits:
- Book Club Kits - Fiction
- Book Club Kits - Nonfiction & Graphic Novels
- Book Club Kits - Mystery
- Book Club Kits - Science Fiction/Fantasy
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