In addition to hosting library-led book discussions, your public library provides support to locally-led book groups and clubs.
Request titles for pickup
Are you looking to reserve multiple copies of a title for your book club? Or are you a teacher needing multiple copies of a book for class discussions? We’re here to help! Please complete the book group request form to get started.
Check out a curated Book Club Kit
A library Book Club Kit is a bag that’s checked out as a single item. Any Oak Park library cardholder can browse online and place a hold on a book kit or visit the Main Library Lobby in person to see what’s available. Each kit includes:
- A list of similar titles for suggestions on what to read, listen to, and watch next
- 10 copies of the same popular title
- Discussion questions created by Oak Park librarians
Browse recommended reads
Looking for ideas on what to read next, by genre and topic? Browse what we suggest.
Join library-led book discussions
These book groups led by library staff members meet regularly. Find dates and times for library-led book discussions:
- Earth Lounge explores the curiosities and complexities of nature, environmentalism, and sustainability.
- Crime & Coffee talks history and crime with fellow true crime lovers over a hot cup of coffee.
- Latine Author Book Cafe discusses works written by Latine authors. Spanish language copies will be made available when possible.
- Otherworldly Reads alternates between science fiction and fantasy literature.
- Tea & Terror features exciting discussions of horror-themed books over hot tea.
- Words on Wednesday inspires small group conversation about a wide range of fiction and nonfiction titles.