Durham County Library hosts book clubs on a wide range of genres and topics. There’s sure to be something for everyone.
Upcoming Book Clubs
Graphic Book Club
Saturday, August 24, 2019 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room)
Enjoy comic books or graphic novels? Join us for the monthly meeting of Durham County Library's Graphic Book Club.
Ages: Teen, Adult
Hogwarts Club for Witchcraft and Wizardry - Wandlore
Saturday, August 24, 2019 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Children's Programming Room)
Join Miss Allie to discuss all things Harry Potter and do a magical activity!
Ages: Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, Middle School, Elementary School
Harry Potter Club - Potions!
Monday, August 26, 2019 • 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room)
Join Miss Julia and discuss a Hogwarts subject and do a magical craft or activity! This month: we'll talk about how to bottle fame, & brew glory as we talk potions.
Ages: Elementary School
Non-Fiction Book Club
Tuesday, August 27, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Adult Services Space)
Monthly meeting of Non Fiction Book Club.
Ages: Adult
North Book Club
Wednesday, August 28, 2019 • 10:00am - 11:00am
North Regional Library (North - Children's Programming Room)
Calling all fiction lovers! Join us one Wednesday each month for fun and lively discussions.
Ages: Senior Citizen, Adult
Pardon My Youth Book Club
Wednesday, August 28, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.)
You're never too old to read YA!
Ages: Senior Citizen, High School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Adult
Fiction Book Club
Thursday, August 29, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:15pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Adult Services Space)
Read a different novel each month. Titles to be selected by the group.
Ages: Adult
Dark Matter Book - Exploring the Shadows of Human Existence
Saturday, August 31, 2019 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.)
Books we've read: THE POWER by Naomi Alderman, THE ALCHEMIST by Paulo Coelho, THE SUN DOES SHINE by Anthony Ray Hinton, and GO SET A WATCHMAN by Harper Lee
Ages: Adult
STEAM Stories - Cuentos Creativos - STEAM based bilingual book club for 2-5 grade
Tuesday, September 03, 2019 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Regional Library (North - Children's Programming Room)
Molly and Monica will lead this bilingual book club with STEAM activities inspired by Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls and Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different. Registration required.
Ages: Elementary School
Romance Lovers Book Club
Thursday, September 05, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room)
Come talk about your favorite books with fellow romance readers! For a list of our upcoming books, check out our meetup page at http://www.meetup.com/Romance-Lovers-Book-Club/.
Ages: Adult
Anime Book Club/Fan Club
Friday, September 06, 2019 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Children's Programming Room)
Anime can be enjoyed in books as well as through film. If you enjoy both come join us!
Ages: Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Mystery Book Club
Monday, September 09, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Regional Library (North - Children's Programming Room)
The Mystery Book Club is discussing Edgar nominees for best debut novel this quarter. We’ll discuss Bearskin in July, A Knife in the Fog in August, and The Last Equation of Isaac Severy in September.
Ages: Senior Citizen, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Adult
Neurodiversity Book Club
Monday, September 09, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Children's Programming Room)
Come participate in a progressive discussion focused on topics concerning neurodiversity, societal inclusion, and autistic empowerment.
Ages: Adult
Day Time Book Club (rescheduled)
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 • 11:00am - 12:30pm
New date: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 • 11:00am - 12:30pm
East Regional Library
A friendly gathering of book lovers who prefer to meet during the light of day.
Ages: Adult
STEAM Stories - Cuentos Creativos - STEAM based bilingual book club for 2-5 grade
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Regional Library (North - Children's Programming Room)
Molly and Monica will lead this bilingual book club with STEAM activities inspired by Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls and Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different. Registration required.
Ages: Elementary School
40 & Over DCL Book Club
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
East Regional Library (East - Children's Programming Room)
Come and join mature, lively discussion about the chosen book of the month. New members welcomed. Book to be discussed: "Born A Crime" by Trevor Noah.
Ages: Adult
Day Time Book Club
Wednesday, September 11, 2019 • 11:00am - 12:30pm
East Regional Library (East - Meeting Room - Right Side)
A friendly gathering of book lovers who prefer to meet during the light of day.
Ages: Adult
Sub-Genre-O-Rama Book Club
Thursday, September 12, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room)
Adventurous readers unite!
Ages: Adult
4th and 5th Grade Book Club
Saturday, September 14, 2019 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Children's Programming Room)
Come join the "4th and 5th Grade Book Warriors Club" "We are reading "Lunch Money" by: Andrew Clements
Ages: Elementary School
Teen Book Club - with Pizza!
Monday, September 16, 2019 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
East Regional Library (East - Children's Programming Room)
We're starting a new Teen Book Club! Join Teen Librarian, Archie Burke, to discuss possible titles to read. Snacks will be provided.
Ages: Teen
African Writers Book Club
Tuesday, September 17, 2019 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room)
A discussion group for fiction and nonfiction written by authors from around the African continent.
Ages: Adult
Testers & Tasters Cookbook Club
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 • 12:30pm - 2:00pm
North Regional Library (North - Children's Programming Room)
Whether you're always browsing the cookbook aisle or just want to try something new in the kitchen, this fun and tasty program is for you!
Ages: Senior Citizen, Adult
Fiction Book Club
Thursday, September 19, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:15pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Adult Services Space)
Read a different novel each month. Titles to be selected by the group.
Ages: Adult
Anime Book Club/Fan Club
Friday, September 20, 2019 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Children's Programming Room)
Anime can be enjoyed in books as well as through film. If you enjoy both come join us!
Ages: Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Bilingual Storytime for babies, kids, and parents - Historias bilingues para bebes, ninos, y padres de familia
Saturday, September 21, 2019 • 11:00am - 11:30am
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.)
Ven y escuchar a unos cuentos y unas canciones en ingles y espanol con Michaela. -En el salon de ninos- Come and listen to some stories and songs in English and Spanish with Michaela.-Children's Room
Ages: Toddler, Elementary School, Baby
Graphic Book Club
Saturday, September 21, 2019 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room)
Enjoy comic books or graphic novels? Join us for the monthly meeting of Durham County Library's Graphic Book Club.
Ages: Teen, Senior Citizen, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Adult
STEAM Stories - Cuentos Creativos - STEAM based bilingual book club for 2-5 grade
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Regional Library (North - Children's Programming Room)
Molly and Monica will lead this bilingual book club with STEAM activities inspired by Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls and Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different. Registration required.
Ages: Elementary School
Non-Fiction Book Club
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Adult Services Space)
Monthly meeting of Non Fiction Book Club.
Ages: Adult
North Book Club
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 • 10:00am - 11:00am
North Regional Library (North - Children's Programming Room)
Calling all fiction lovers! Join us one Wednesday each month for fun and lively discussions.
Ages: Senior Citizen, Adult
Pardon My Youth Book Club
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.)
You're never too old to read YA!
Ages: Senior Citizen, High School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Adult
Speculative Fiction Book Club
Thursday, September 26, 2019 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.)
A book club focusing on science fiction, fantasy, and horror literature. September's book is The Dispossessed, by Ursula K. Le Guin.
Ages: Teen, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Adult
Dark Matter Book Club - Exploring the Shadows of Human Existence
Saturday, September 28, 2019 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Adult Services Space)
Do you enjoy books with complexity? That are philosophical? That explore life and the universe? Join us!
Ages: Adult
Harry Potter Club
Monday, September 30, 2019 • 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room)
Join Miss Julia and discuss a Hogwarts subject and do a magical craft or activity!
Ages: Elementary School
STEAM Stories - Cuentos Creativos - STEAM based bilingual book club for 2-5 grade
Tuesday, October 01, 2019 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Regional Library (North - Children's Programming Room)
Molly and Monica will lead this bilingual book club with STEAM activities inspired by Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls and Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different. Registration required.
Ages: Elementary School
Romance Lovers Book Club
Thursday, October 03, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room)
Come talk about your favorite books with fellow romance readers! For a list of our upcoming books, check out our meetup page at http://www.meetup.com/Romance-Lovers-Book-Club/.
Ages: Adult
Anime Book Club/Fan Club
Friday, October 04, 2019 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Children's Programming Room)
Anime can be enjoyed in books as well as through film. If you enjoy both come join us!
Ages: Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Bilingual Storytime for babies, kids, and parents - Historias bilingues para bebes, ninos, y padres de familia
Saturday, October 05, 2019 • 11:00am - 11:30am
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.)
Ven y escuchar a unos cuentos y unas canciones en ingles y espanol con Michaela. -En el salon de ninos- Come and listen to some stories and songs in English and Spanish with Michaela.-Children's Room
Ages: Toddler, Elementary School, Baby
Neurodiversity Book Club
Monday, October 07, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Children's Programming Room)
Come participate in a progressive discussion focused on topics concerning neurodiversity, societal inclusion, and autistic empowerment.
Ages: Adult
STEAM Stories - Cuentos Creativos - STEAM based bilingual book club for 2-5 grade
Tuesday, October 08, 2019 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Regional Library (North - Children's Programming Room)
Molly and Monica will lead this bilingual book club with STEAM activities inspired by Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls and Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different. Registration required.
Ages: Elementary School
40 & Over DCoL Book Club
Tuesday, October 08, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
East Regional Library
Come and join mature, lively discussion about the chosen book of the month. New members welcomed. Book to be discussed: "Born A Crime" by Trevor Noah.
Ages: Adult
