Your public library hosts staff-led discussions and provides support to locally-led book clubs.
Ask us to reserve your titles
Patron Services Coordinator Julie Meo helps reserve titles in physical, ebook, and digital audiobook formats. Email juliem@oppl.org or call 708.452.3412.
Check out a curated 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:
- 10 copies of the same popular title
- Discussion questions created by Oak Park librarians
- A list of similar titles for suggestions on what to read, listen to, and watch next
Host your group online
Many Oak Park book clubs and writers’ groups choose to meet online with the library’s virtual meeting spaces service. You can set up and run your own virtual meeting on Zoom, with support from trained library staff. See how reserving a virtual meeting space works and what’s available »
Browse recommended reads
Looking for ideas on what to read next, by genre and topic? Browse these suggested title lists »
Join library-led book discussions
These book groups led by library staff members meet regularly.
- 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.
- Love on the Page discusses romance books and subgenres, like romantic fantasy, historical romance, contemporary romance, and more.
- Otherworldly Reads alternates between science fiction and fantasy literature.
- Words on Wednesday inspires small group conversation about a wide range of fiction and nonfiction titles.
