Discover new releases and revisit genre classics with our ongoing
library book clubs! Find meeting information for September through
December 2026 below.
Bowen Branch Adult Book Club
Second Saturday of the Month, 11:00 am – Noon
- September 12: The Innocents of Florence: The Renaissance Discovery of Childhood by Joseph Luzzi
- October 10: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
- November 14: TBD
- December 12: TBD
Chandler Park Adult Book Club
First Saturday of the Month, 2:30 pm
Chandler Park's long-running adult book club reads a variety of fiction genres and nonfiction. A limited number of each title is available for checkout at the branch!
- September 12: Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kristen Miller
- October 3: Malcolm Lives! by Ibram X. Kendi
- November 7: The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer
- December 5: Calling All Blessings by Beverly Jenkins
Chaney Branch Book Club (Select Saturdays)
Select Saturdays, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Beginning in September, join us for our Saturday Book Club discussions.
- September 26: The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story by Nikole Hannah-Jones
- October 24: Sky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campbell
- November 21: Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart
- December 19: A Christmas Prayer by Kimberla Lawson Roby
Chase Branch Last Tuesday Book Club
Last Tuesday of the Month (6:15-7:30pm)
Join us for a fun and engaging discussion about our latest book over snacks and drinks! Meet and greet plus refreshments starts at 6:15pm, book discussion takes place from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.
- September 29: The All-American by Joe Milan, Jr. (memoir)
- October 27: Dust Child: A Novel by Phan Que Mai Nguyen (Vietnam War)
- November 24: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Story: A Novel by James McBride (1920s Pennsylvania)
- December 29: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (fiction)
Conely Branch Silent Book Club
Second Tuesday of the Month, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
The Silent Book Club (SBC) is a global community of readers who get together to silently read anything they want. No assigned reading, just Bring Your Own Book. Come hang out at Conely, read your favorite book, and enjoy some quiet vibes with fellow book lovers and refreshments.
Douglass Branch Adult Science Fiction Book Club
Third Wednesday of the Month, 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Explore thought-provoking sci-fi titles—ranging from classic space adventures to modern, mind-bending stories about technology, humanity, and the future. Book selections will be determined by the group together, and available for check out at the library.
- September 16: Out of the Silent Planet by C. S. Lewis
- October 21: Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut
- November 18: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
Elmwood Park Branch Adult Book Club
Enjoy two opportunities each month to participate—an evening or weekend. Refreshments provided.
Thursday, September 17 at 6:00 pm and/or Saturday, September 19 at 11:00 am: Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Hubbard Adult Book Club
Third Saturday of the Month, 11:00 am – Noon
Join us to discuss our book of choice, light refreshments will be available. Check with the branch for upcoming dates and titles.
- September 19: Kin by Tayari Jones
Lincoln Branch Book Club
Third Saturday of the Month, Noon – 1:30 pm
Hybrid book club where you can participate either in-person or via Zoom.
- September 19: Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant by Curtis Chin
- October 17: Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones
- November 21: Black in Blues by Imani Perry
- December 19: Washington Black by Esi Edugyen
Main Library Second Wednesday Book Club
Second Wednesday of the Month, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Lively, thoughtful conversation about books from a variety of genres. These are Book Club in a Bag selections and can be picked up at the Popular Library desk.
- September 9: With Love From Harlem: A Novel of Hazel Scott by ReShonda Tate
- October 14: The Book Censor’s Library by Bothayna Al-Essa
- November 18 (3rd Wednesday): Accidentally on Purpose: A Memoir by Kristen Kish
Parkman Branch Deep Dive Book Club—Origins of the Urban Crisis
Second Thursday of the Month, October – February, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
The Parkman Branch is reading Origins of the Urban Crisis by Thomas J. Sugrue ahead of the author’s visit in March! We’ll meet once a month to share our thoughts and finish the book together in February.
Parkman Branch Romance Book Club
Last Wednesday of the Month, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Enjoy a selection of romance titles in our month book club.
- September 30: Twisted Love by Ana Huang
- October 28: Now or Never by Janet Evanovich
- November 18: Kindred by Octavia Butler
- December 16: Noel Street by Richard Paul Evans
Redford Branch Book Club
First Monday of Every Other Month (Excluding Holidays), 4:00 pm
Join us for lively discussions with light refreshments. Books will be available at the Reference Desk the month before the book club meets.
- September 14: Black Cake: A Novel by Charmaine Wilkerson
- November 2: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
- December 7: End of Year Celebration
Sherwood Forest Branch - African American Book Club
First Tuesday of the Month, 6:00 pm
Join our long-running book club for monthly discussions. Books chosen month prior—check with the library for titles.
Sherwood Forest Branch - Comic Vs. Chapter Book Club
Thursdays, October 15, November 19, and December 17, 2026, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Choose between the comic book and chapter book of a popular story to read, then join us to chat about the books and enjoy pizza. Books are available to check out the month before, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is highly recommended. For ages 8-12. Please call the library to confirm dates.