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Frenchtown-Dixie Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Piano Sitting Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.

Join our cozy Tuesday night book club. We read all genres and meet the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. Our 2025 dates and selections are: 

JANUARY 21 - The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden 

Book Club

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

We will discuss Zero Days by Ruth Ware.

We Read Banned Books! Book Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join a book club for rebellious readers! We will discuss a different banned or challenged book each month. Readers ages 16 and up are welcome!

Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month, 5:30-6:30pm

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An Afternoon Read

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

An Afternoon Read

As in past years, we will continue to meet on the 4th Monday of the month @ 1 pm.

If you would like to join us, please call Diana Martel @ 241-1430 to receive a copy of each month's book.

Maybee Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Maybee Branch
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.

The Maybee Branch Book Club meets the last Monday of the month at 7pm.  New members are always welcome, stop in and get your copy of this months selection. 

North County Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Carleton Branch
Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the community room of the Carleton Branch Library. Copies of the books are available at the library. New members are always welcome.

Newport Non-Fiction Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Newport Branch
Library Branch: Newport Branch
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us on the last Tuesday of the Month as we discuss non-fiction books.  New members always welcome.  This month we will be discussing Born a Crime by Trevor Noah

Just the Facts Book Club

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.

If you like to read thought-provoking non-fiction books, join us for Just the Facts book club on the last Wednesday of each month at 11:00 am.

FantaSci Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Ellis Fanta-Sci book club is the only Fantasy and Science Fiction book club in the Monroe County Library System! 

Mystery Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Erie Branch
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

We will discuss Zero Days by Ruth Ware

Books On Tap Book Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for snacks, drinks, and lively discussion at this casual book club. We will meet at Quimby's in Lambertville. Please contact Jessica at the library with any questions.  

Dundee Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Dundee Branch Book Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. on the lower level of the library.

Everyone is welcome, and books are available at the library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Mystery They Read Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.

Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month, 6:00pm-7:00pm

January - No Meeting

February 5- Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions by Mario Giordano

March 5- The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

Life is a Mystery Book Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Blue Bush Branch
Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Life is a Mystery Book Club List 2025 

We typically meet on the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm 

 

Bedford A.M. Book Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.

Historical Fiction Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Newport Branch
Library Branch: Newport Branch
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

All readers are welcome to join us as we read and discuss Historical Fiction books. Copies of the books can be picked up at the library. Discussions will be on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm.

Carleton Savvy Cook Bookers

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Carleton Branch
Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Calling all cooks and readers. Join us at our Carleton Savvy Cook Bookers book club. Each month a new chef/theme will be selected and cookbooks will be available for check out.

Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Erie Branch
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

We will be discussing "My Very Best Friend" by Cathy Lamb

Veterans Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Bedford Branch, Blue Bush Branch, Carleton Branch, Dorsch Memorial Branch, Dundee Branch, Ellis Library & Reference Center, Erie Branch, Frenchtown – Dixie Branch, Ida Branch, L.S. Navarre Branch, Maybee Branch, Newport Branch, Rasey Luna Pier Branch, Robert A. Vivian Branch, South Rockwood Branch, Summerfield – Petersburg Branch, Library in Motion: Senior Outreach, Bookmobile, Off Site, Online
Description:

All branches of the Monroe County Library System are closed in observance of Veterans Day.

 

Book Trekkers: A Walking Book Club

9:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Nature-loving readers with a passion for the outdoors, unite! This year-round, all-weather, nature-themed book club is for the adventurous reader who enjoys walking outdoors.

Disclaimer(s)

Please Dress for Weather

Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.

I Love a Mystery Book Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

P.M. Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.

2025 titles announced soon.

 

Middle School Book Club

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Blue Bush Branch
Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Middle School Book Club 2025 

We meet at 1:00 pm on the dates listed below for our book discussion and activity. 

January 15, 2025         Reader’s Choice 

Historical Fiction Book Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
South Rockwood Branch
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

If you love historical fiction or want to try something new,  join us every second Wednesday of the month here are at the branch!

Use the link to find the this month's book title!