Book Discussions

You are invited to join in one of our many in-person or online book discussions that take place several times each month. In our book discussion groups we read and talk about both fiction and non-fiction books. We express our opinions (both likes and dislikes!) with other avid readers in the city.

Do you know about #currentlyreading on IndyPL's Facebook page? You can join in with other readers on Facebook on Sunday nights when we host #currentlyreading. It is a great group to help find what to read next!

Would you rather DIY your own book group? You lead the club, we'll provide the books! If you prefer to host your own book discussion or book club, check out an IndyPL Book Club In a Bag Kit. Choose from over 125 titles for your book club! Each kit contains 10 copies of the same title with a 6-week checkout period and book club guides with discussion questions! Learn more here.

You can also get up-to-date reading suggestion from our staff at What We're Reading and What We're Reading Kids & Teens.

Upcoming In-Person Book Discussions

People discussion books sitting around a table.

East 38th Street Adult Book Discussion
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Adults are invited to join a monthly discussion about books based on Black historical fiction. Some titles were chosen from The Oprah’s Book Club list, and others from popular, well-known authors that explore the African American experience in America.

Franklin Road Adult Book Discussion
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Adults are invited to this monthly book discussion program.

Glendale Adult Book Discussion - Tuesday Night Readers
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Adults are invited to this monthly discussion of both fiction and non-fiction titles. No registration is required.

Lawrence Adult Book Discussion
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Join us for our next 1-hour monthly book discussion program. Books will be available at the Lawrence Branch while supplies last.

Martindale-Brightwood Adult Book Discussion
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Pick up a copy of the book being discussed at the library.

Michigan Road Adult Book Discussion
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Adults are invited to this monthly book discussion program. The book to be discussed is The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. New members are always welcome! No registration is required.

Warren Adult Book Discussion
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Adults are invited to this monthly book discussion program. Book lists with titles selected by group members are available at the Library. New members are always welcome.

Wayne Adult Book Discussion - First Monday Book Club
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Adults are invited to this monthly book discussion program, which is free and open to everyone! No registration is required.

Upcoming ONLINE Book Discussions

Online book discussions are held as an online meeting/webinar. You will be emailed login instructions approximately 24 hours before the event.

Fit Lit Book Club
Monday, June 27 at 7:00 pm Details & Register
This month we are reading "The Emergency : A Year of Healing and Heartbreak in a Chicago ER" by Dr. Thomas Fisher. Come prepared to discuss this title or other titles about the state of medical care! Explore this booklist for more books about health care workers' experience with the pandemic and other important issues, how the health care system in America can be improved, and about how inequities in our society create compounding problems for all of us.

All Things True Crime Cold Cases
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Join us as we discuss all things true crime. Participate in discussions centered around specific topics and cases using a variety of resources. Learn about new discovery tools to help you find books, podcasts, shows, and more.

Tween Book Club
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Join us monthly for IndyPL's Online Tween Book Club for 11-13-year-olds! Each month we will discover great books that are chosen by book club members and share new stories.

Young @ Heart Book Club
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Adults who enjoy young adult books are invited to this monthly book discussion. Please register for the program online, or if you prefer, by visiting or calling the Eagle Branch 317-275-4342. This event is being held as an online meeting/webinar. See the list of books we will be reading here!

Plan your next book club meeting!

Check out an IndyPL Book Club In a Bag Kit and choose from over 125 titles for your book club!

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