Book Discussions

Adults sitting in a circle. One person has a book open, pointing to an open page.

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.

Upcoming Book Disussions

WitLITS Book Discussion Group WitLITS Book Discussion Group Spades Park Branch

A read aloud group exploring classic literature in a group reading.

Family Book Club Family Book Club Central Library

Join us as we meet to read and discuss E.B. White’s beloved classic, Charlotte’s Web, during the month of June. The book group will meet every Monday morning at 11 a.m. at Central Library to engage in discussion, enjoy a creative activity, and complete a hands-on craft together.

Adult Book Discussion at West Indianapolis Adult Book Discussion at West Indianapolis West Indianapolis Branch

We will be discussing "The Nickel Boys" by Colson Whitehead. Copies of this month's book can be picked up from the West Indianapolis Branch. Adults are invited to this free monthly book discussion program. We meet on the second Monday of the month.

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Upcoming Online Book Discussions & Virtual Author Talks

Virtual Author Talk: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood with Ted Page Virtual Author Talk: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood with Ted Page Online

Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood. This heartfelt book highlights his journey to bring together the stories and wisdom of grandfathers from all walks of life.

Virtual Author Talk: Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy Virtual Author Talk: Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy Online

Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms.

Virtual Author Talk: Small Towns and Big Secrets Virtual Author Talk: Small Towns and Big Secrets Online

Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here, in which two teenage girls vanish in rural Georgia, and her upcoming sequel, The Secrets We Hide.

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More Ways to Connect with Other Readers

Currently Reading on Facebook

Looking for something to read or watch next? Join us on Sunday nights at 8:30 p.m. on Facebook for Currently Reading, an hour during which book enthusiasts share favorite books and offer suggestion about what to read next. Currently Reading is a great place to find out about the books that have everyone talking.

Indy Now Book Club

Catch book recommendations and Library program highlights from your own local librarians once a month on the Indy Now Morning Show on Fox59. The show airs at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. Browse our past appearances.

Book Club in a Bag

Book Club in a Bag is a a convenient DIY book club that makes it easy to get enough books for a whole group to read together. Each bag contains 10 copies of the same title with a 6 week checkout period as well as discussion questions. It's that easy, all you need is an Indianapolis Public Library card! There are hundreds of titles to choose from! Learn more about Book Club in a Bag.