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.
Marian McFadden Memorial Lecture
Thursday, September 28 from 7 - 9 p.m.
Madam Walker Legacy Center
Mexican by birth, Canadian by inclination, Silvia Moreno-Garcia is the author of a number of critically acclaimed novels, including Gods of Jade and Shadow (Sunburst Award for Excellence in Canadian Literature of the Fantastic, Ignyte Award), Mexican Gothic (Locus Award, British Fantasy Award, Pacific Northwest Book Award, Aurora Award, Goodreads Award), and Velvet Was the Night (finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and the Macavity Award). She has edited several anthologies, including She Walks in Shadows (World Fantasy Award winner, published in the USA as Cthulhu’s Daughters). Silvia is the publisher of Innsmouth Free Press. Her fiction has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies. She has an MA in Science and Technology Studies from the University of British Columbia. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. Learn more about the Marian McFadden Memorial Lecture.
Club de lectura en español - Mujeres Conectadas y la Biblioteca Pública de Indianápolis
Schedule & Register
Este será completamente en español. Estamos muy emocionados ya que este año la Biblioteca Pública de Indianápolis en colaboración con Mujeres Conectadas empezará un Club de lectura bimensual. Este será completamente en español.
Graphic Novel Book Club for Tweens Age 10+
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This school-age monthly graphic novel book club for ages 10 and up will include a book discussion plus an activity and/or craft based on the book.
Beech Grove Adult Book Discussion - Chatterbooks
Schedule
Adults are invited to this monthly book discussion.
Central Library Still Rising: Janet Cheatham Bell
Wednesday, April 5 at 6 p.m.
Janet Cheatham Bell has been engaged in research, teaching, and writing to help correct distortions about Americans of African descent since 1968. In 1984 she left her position as a textbook editor to become a consultant to the book publishing industry and to publish her own books. Learn more about this event.
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.
East 38th Street Teen Book Club
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Join us as we read and discuss teen literature featuring authors and characters of color.
Franklin Road Adult Book Discussion
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Adults are invited to this monthly book discussion program.
Glendale Tuesday Night Readers
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Adults are invited to this monthly discussion of both fiction and non-fiction titles.
Irvington Adult Book Discussion
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Adults are invited to this monthly book discussion program that is free and open to everyone! No registration is required.
Lawrence Adult Book Discussion
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Join us in-person for our next book discussion.
Nora Book Lovers
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Adults are invited to join us in this monthly book discussion. No registration is required.
Martindale-Brightwood Adult Book Discussion
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Pick up a copy of the book being discussed at the library.
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.
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.
West Indianapolis Adult Book Discussion
Schedule
Adults are invited to this monthly book discussion program, which is free and open to everyone! Recurring the second Monday of the month.
Online book discussions are held as an online meeting/webinar. You will be emailed login instructions approximately 24 hours before the event.
All Things True Crime
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Join us as we discuss all things true crime. Every month we will read a book centered around a specific topic or case. Please register to participate in our online discussion group.
Do you know about #currentlyreading on IndyPL's Facebook page? You can join in with other readers on Facebook on Sunday nights. 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 as well as 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.
Check out an IndyPL Book Club In a Bag Kit and choose from over 125 titles for your book club!
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