Book Discussion Groups at Your Neighborhood Library

Meet new people in your neighborhood! Join a local book discussion group.

Book groups are hosted at libraries throughout the city and facilitated by New York Public Library staff.

Book groups are open to everyone! They're  a great opportunity to...

  • Discover new genres or titles
  • Meet new people in your community
  • Have good conversation in a relaxed setting
  • Get to know your local library

See below for an updated list of book discussion groups. Click here for a complete listing of book discussion groups. Find one in your neighborhood or visit one in another neighborhood! Questions? Contact specific libraries listed below. Happy reading!

MORRIS PARK - BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP- READ Morris Park Book Discussion Group

Book Discussion: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 11 AM - 12 PM

Book Discussion: What are YOU Reading?!!

Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 2 - 3 PM
Julio Ramón Ribeyro

La Comunidad de las Letras : "Los moribundos" de Julio Ramón Ribeyro

Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 4 - 5:30 PM
Es un grupo de personas que se reúnen para compartir sus impresiones o intercambiar opiniones de una lectura en común.​ Cada miembro del grupo lee en su casa el libro o lectura asignada para luego reunirse con los otros lectores en un día y hora predeterminados.Read More ›

Storytime for ages 3, 4, and 5

Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 4 - 4:30 PM
Listen to stories and sing songs!Read More ›

Adult Short Story: "Crying in H Mart"

Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 11 AM - 12 PM
This event is ONLINE only. Join the Grand Concourse staff to discuss, "Crying in H Mart," a true story by Michelle Zauner. The story follows a journey of grief that the Korean American protagonist (Zauner herself) undergoes in the wake of her mother’s death. Read More ›

Book Discussion: Station Eleven

Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 1 - 2 PM

Adult Short Story: "Crying in H Mart"

Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 3 - 4 PM
This event is ONLINE only. Join the Grand Concourse staff to discuss, "Crying in H Mart," a true story by Michelle Zauner. The story follows a journey of grief that the Korean American protagonist (Zauner herself) undergoes in the wake of her mother’s death.Read More ›

Harlem Reads Too Book Discussion

Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 5 - 6 PM

100 Page Book Club: "Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Life" by Jane Sherron de Hart

Thursday, March 21, 2024, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Join us for our 100 Page Book Club in March as we read "Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Life" by Jane Sherron de Hart.Read More ›

Adult Book Discussion: "Blood Meridian"

Thursday, March 21, 2024, 1 - 2 PM
This event is ONLINE only. Join the Grand Concourse Library staff to discuss the book, "Blood Meridian," by Cormac McCarthy. A dark and violent tale, the novel is set in the American West during the mid-1800s. Read More ›

Kids' Book Chat

Thursday, March 21, 2024, 4 - 5 PM
Join staff from Webster Library for a fun informal book club chat. Come talk about any books you've recently read that you love (or hate!). Snacks will be provided. Ages 7-12.Read More ›

Books & Banter: Scythe

Thursday, March 21, 2024, 4 - 5 PM

Book Discussion Group: The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante

Thursday, March 21, 2024, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Join us for a book discussion of The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante.Read More ›
MORRIS PARK - BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP- READ Morris Park Book Discussion Group

Online - Book Discussion: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Saturday, March 23, 2024, 11 AM - 12 PM

Book Discussion: What are YOU Reading?!!

Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 2 - 3 PM

Book Discussion - The Personal Librarian

Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 4 - 4:45 PM

Kids Book Club!

Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 4 - 4:45 PM
Join staff from the Allerton Library for a fun and exciting book discussion of the graphic memoir Mexikid. You are also welcome to talk about a book you just read. Snacks will be provided. Ages 8-12. Read More ›

Storytime for ages 3, 4, and 5

Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 4 - 4:30 PM
Listen to stories and sing songs!Read More ›
Stories from the Tenants Downstairs by Sidik Fofana Stories from the Tenants Downstairs by Sidik Fofana

Short Story Discussion: Stories from the Tenants Downstairs by Sidik Fofana

Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 4 - 4:45 PM
Miss the library and talking about books? So do we! Join us for a virtual book discussion.Read More ›

Hybrid Book Discussion: Open Book Format

Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 11 AM - 12 PM