Book Discussion Groups at Your Neighborhood Library

Meet new people in your neighborhood! Join a local book discussion group.

Book groups are hosted at libraries throughout the city and facilitated by New York Public Library staff.

Book groups are open to everyone! They're  a great opportunity to...

  • Discover new genres or titles
  • Meet new people in your community
  • Have good conversation in a relaxed setting
  • Get to know your local library

See below for an updated list of book discussion groups. Click here for a complete listing of book discussion groups. Find one in your neighborhood or visit one in another neighborhood! Questions? Contact specific libraries listed below. Happy reading!

Book Discussion: What are YOU Reading?!!

Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 2 - 3 PM

La Comunidad de las Letras : "La Tísica" de Javier de Vania

Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 4 - 5:30 PM
Es un grupo de personas que se reúnen para compartir sus impresiones o intercambiar opiniones de una lectura en común.​ Cada miembro del grupo lee en su casa el libro o lectura asignada para luego reunirse con los otros lectores en un día y hora predeterminados. Read More ›

Book Discussion - Educated

Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 4 - 4:45 PM
Join 58th Street Library for a lively book discussion on New York Time's best selling Memoir by Tara WestoverRead More ›
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Short Story Discussion: Stories from the Tenants Downstairs by Sidik Fofana

Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 4 - 4:45 PM
Miss the library and talking about books? So do we! Join us for a virtual book discussion.Read More ›

Storytime for ages 3, 4, and 5

Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 4 - 4:30 PM
Listen to stories and sing songs!Read More ›

Hybrid Book Discussion: Open Book Format

Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 11 AM - 12 PM

The Day Readers Book Club: The Whalebone Theatre

Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Join staff from the South Beach Library for an in-person discussion of 'The Whalebone Theatre' by Joanna Quinn. Read More ›

Book Discussion: The Silent Patient

Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 1 - 2 PM

Teen Book Club @ Tremont Library

Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 4 - 5 PM

The Night Readers Book Club: The Whalebone Theatre

Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Join staff from the South Beach Library for an online discussion of 'The Whalebone Theatre' by Joanna Quinn. Read More ›

Chinese Book Discussion 中文書籍討論會

Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 6:30 - 8 PM
At this discussion, all participants are welcome to share their reading experiences on either Chinese or English books. The discussion will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese.Read More ›

100 Page Book Club: "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

Thursday, April 25, 2024, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Join us for our 100 Page Book Club in April as we read "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck.Read More ›

Soundview Online Book Club

Thursday, April 25, 2024, 12:30 - 2 PM
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Teen Banned Book Club in navy against a green background
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Banned Book Club Event with Stacey Lee: The Downstairs Girl

Thursday, April 25, 2024, 3 - 4 PM
Join us online to discuss The Downstairs Girl with Stacey Lee, part of NYPL's Teen Banned Book Club.Read More ›

Books & Banter: National Poetry Month

Thursday, April 25, 2024, 4 - 5 PM

Yarn Reader's Book Club: Do I Know you?

Thursday, April 25, 2024, 4:30 - 6 PM

Kips Bay Book Discussion: Being Henry

Saturday, April 27, 2024, 10:30 - 11:30 AM

Book Discussion: What are YOU Reading?!!

Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 2 - 3 PM

Storytime for ages 3, 4, and 5

Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 4 - 4:30 PM
Listen to stories and sing songs!Read More ›

Classics Runner-ups - The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge - Virtual Bookclub

Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 12 - 1 PM
Overlooked Classics, aka lunchtime classics. Read More ›