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Book clubs and kits

Reading can be even better with other people! If you want to plug in to an existing book club, check out our events calendar – we host clubs focused on a wide range of genres and topics.

Book club kits

If you want to host your own book club, we’ve got essentially everything you need to get started. Our book club kits include 10 to 15 copies of one title in a handy tote bag.

Look for a kit at your location, or request a kit directly from the online catalog. You can also find a link to a discussion guide for each title in our online catalog.

Book club kit FAQ

What titles are available as book club kits?
Check in our catalog to see all available book club kit titles.

Who can check out book club kits?
Anyone with a Durham County Library card. The person who checks out the kit is responsible for returning it on time to the library.

Where do I pick up the book club kit?
Look in the area where books on hold are kept.

Can I check out just one book from the kit?
No, the kit has to be checked out as a whole.

How long can a book club kit be checked out?
Six weeks with no renewals, since other patrons may be waiting to check out the kit.

How many kits can I check out?
You can check out two book club kits at a time.

What if a book club kit is returned with missing/damaged copies?
If the book club kit is returned incomplete, the price of each individual copy is charged. A processing fee of $5.00 per kit is charged only if the entire kit is not returned. The cost of the tote bag is $5.00.

Can book club kits be guaranteed for a specific date?
No, book club kits can’t be guaranteed for a specific date. It’s a good idea to have a second or third choice in mind as a backup in case you can’t get your first choice when you want it.

Are readers guides available for the titles?
Yes, a link to a guide for each kit is available on its page in the catalog.

Book club resources

BookTalk.org – a discussion forum site where members can chat about what they are reading. Live author chats are also common on this site.

Reading Group Guides – over 2,500 online reading group guides for all kinds of books. Guides include a brief overview of each book and provoking discussion topics to get any group talking.

BookBrowse.com – a great resource for book clubs with an extensive reading guides section.

Reading Group Choices – recommendations for discussible books and resources to enhance the book club experience. Offers reading group guides, discussion topics, and free giveaways.

LitLovers – helpful info for book clubs with tips, ideas, resources, suggested book titles and more. Check out this website for beginning a book group.

Goodreads – another web-based reading group site that allows members to not only participate in reading groups, but also organize and catalog their books and socialize with other bookworms.

Upcoming book clubs

Books & Brushes

Saturday, October 04, 2025 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm

North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd) (North Study Room #1)

Enjoy reading and discussing one of the bestselling Young Adult novels.  Full of twists and delicious secrets, this is a read to enjoy!  This is a Young Adult book club recommended for teens ages 14 to 18 and new adults 18-24 to read,...

Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Teen

Daytime Book Club: Trust

Wednesday, October 08, 2025 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm

East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Come join the Daytime Book Club as we discuss this month's book! New members are always welcome (we love meeting new people!). Registration is appreciated but not required....

Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Senior Citizen

Registration required

Flexible Book Club

Saturday, October 11, 2025 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Join our community book club! Whether or not you've had a chance to read the book, we welcome everyone to participate. Our discussion questions are broad, so anyone can join the conversation. We explore a wide range of genres—from...

Ages: Adult

Baby-sitters Club Book Club @ Southwest

Monday, October 13, 2025 • 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Join Southwest's Baby-sitters Club Book Club! Each month, we'll discuss a book from the graphic novel series and do a fun activity. Open to ages 7-12. ...

Ages: Elementary School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

Registration required

Back to the Prairie-Little House for Adults

Monday, October 13, 2025 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm

South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave)

Have you never read the Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder and always wondered what the hype was about?  Did you read the series as a child and wonder if these books hold up to an adult eye?  Come join our Little House for adults...

Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Senior Citizen

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