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!

100 Page Book Club: "The Warmth of Other Suns" by Isabel Wilkerson

Thursday, June 8, 2023, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Join us for our 100 page Book Club in June as we read "The Warmth of Other Suns" by Isabel Wilkerson.Read More ›

Open Book Club

Thursday, June 8, 2023, 12 - 12:45 PM
Canceled

Book Club: The Warden by Anthony Trollope

Thursday, June 8, 2023, 6 - 7 PM
This event is online only. Please join us for a discussion of Anthony Trollope’s The Warden which is available from NYPL.Read More ›

Kips Bay Book Discussion: The Guncle (IN PERSON)

Saturday, June 10, 2023, 10:30 - 11:30 AM

Adult Short Story: "Bartleby, the Scrivener"

Monday, June 12, 2023, 11 AM - 12 PM
This event is ONLINE only. Join us to discuss Herman Melville's classic short story, "Bartleby, the Scrivener." A scrivener, or copyist, at a Wall Street law firm suddenly refuses to perform any tasks assigned to him. His recalcitrance eventually leads to tragic consequences. Read More ›
MORRIS PARK - BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP- READ Morris Park Book Discussion Group

Book Discussion: Surviving Savannah by Patti Callahan

Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 11 AM - 12 PM

Lunchtime Book Discussion: "Giovanni's Room" by James Baldwin

Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 12 - 1:30 PM
Join us for an in-person, Lunchtime Book Discussion! Where we will discuss "Giovanni's Room" by James Baldwin. All are welcome! Please register in advance.Read More ›

Short Story Discussion: Liberation Day: Stories

Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 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, June 14, 2023, 11 AM - 12 PM

Romancing the Stone Book Club: Seven Days in June

Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Join staff from the South Beach Library for an in-person discussion of 'Seven Days in June' by Tia Williams. Read More ›

Book Club / Book Give Away

Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 4 - 5 PM

Harlem Reads Too! Book Discussion

Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 5 - 6 PM

Romancing the Stone Book Club: Seven Days in June

Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Join staff from the South Beach Library for an online discussion of 'Seven Days in June' by Tia Williams. Read More ›

Book Discussion: Cleopatra: A Life

Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 6 - 7 PM

100 Page Book Club: "The Warmth of Other Suns" by Isabel Wilkerson

Thursday, June 15, 2023, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Join us for our 100 page Book Club in June as we read "The Warmth of Other Suns" by Isabel Wilkerson.Read More ›

Kids' Book Chat

Thursday, June 15, 2023, 4 - 5 PM
Join staff from Webster Library for a fun informal book club chat about books by Jason Reynolds. Come talk about Jason Reynolds's books or any books you've recently read that you love (or hate!). Snacks will be provided. Ages 7-12.Read More ›

Kids Online Fairytale Book Discussion

Thursday, June 15, 2023, 4 - 5 PM

Book Discussion Group: Matrix

Thursday, June 15, 2023, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Join us for a book discussion of Matrix by Lauren Groff.Read More ›
MORRIS PARK - BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP- READ Morris Park Book Discussion Group

Online - Book Discussion: Surviving Savannah by Patti Callahan

Saturday, June 17, 2023, 11 AM - 12 PM

Short Story Discussion: "The Lesson"

Saturday, June 17, 2023, 2 - 3 PM
This program is AT THE LIBRARY only. Join the Grand Concourse Library staff to discuss the short story, "The Lesson," by Toni Cade Bambara. An educated woman takes a group of poor children to FAO Schwarz Toy Store in Manhattan to teach them about social inequality.Read More ›