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

Virtual Author Talk: Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz Virtual Author Talk: Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz Online

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.

WitLITS Book Discussion Group WitLITS Book Discussion Group Spades Park Branch

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

Tween Graphic Novel Book Club Tween Graphic Novel Book Club Lawrence Branch

Join us to discuss this month's graphic novel with like-minded kids while enjoying snacks. Games, give-aways and crafts included!

Upcoming Online Book Discussions & Virtual Author Talks

Virtual Author Talk: Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz Virtual Author Talk: Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz Online

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.

Virtual Author Talk: Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore Virtual Author Talk: Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore Online

We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights.

Virtual Author Talk: Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley Virtual Author Talk: Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley Online

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

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.