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
Mystery Book Club
Monday, December 09, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:15pm
North Regional Library (North - Children's Programming Room)
The Mystery Book Club is discussing mysteries set in Australia this fall. We’ll discuss The Dry in October, Scrublands in November, and Crimson Lake in December.
Ages: Senior Citizen, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Adult
STEAM Stories - Cuentos Creativos - STEAM based bilingual book club for 2-5 grade
Tuesday, December 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 DCoL Book Club
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
East Regional Library (East - Tutoring/Study Room #2)
Come and join mature, lively discussion about the chosen book of the month. New members welcomed. Book to be discussed: "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi.
Ages: Adult
The Daytime Bookclub
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 • 11:00am - 12:30pm
East Regional Library (East - Meeting Room - Right Side)
We gather at East Regional Library on the second Wednesday of the month, 11:00 until 12:30. We like donuts.
Ages: Adult
Testers & Tasters Cookbook Club
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 • 12:30pm - 2:00pm
North Regional Library (North - Meeting Room - Full 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
Sub-Genre-O-Rama Book Club
Thursday, December 12, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room)
Adventurous readers unite!
Ages: Adult
Bilingual Storytime for babies, kids, and parents - Historias bilingues para bebes, ninos, y padres de familia
Saturday, December 14, 2019 • 11:00am - 11:30am
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Children's Programming Room)
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
Hogwarts Club for Witchcraft and Wizardry
Saturday, December 14, 2019 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Children's Programming Room)
Join Ms Allie for a magical activity! December: Defense Against the Dark Arts.
Ages: Middle School, Elementary School
African Writers Book Club (canceled)
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.)
A discussion group for fiction and nonfiction written by authors from around the African continent.
Ages: Adult
STEAM Stories - Cuentos Creativos - STEAM based bilingual book club for 2-5 grade
Tuesday, December 17, 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
Murder They Wrote - True Murder Stories
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
North Regional Library (North - Tutoring/Study Room #2)
Durham, North Carolina is the setting for October and November books.
Ages: Adult
North Book Club
Wednesday, December 18, 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
4th and 5th Grade Book Warriors
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Children's Programming Room)
Lets read Mocking Bird by Kathryn Erskine
Ages: Elementary School
Pardon My Youth Book Club
Wednesday, December 18, 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
Kindergarten/1st Grade Book Club
Thursday, December 19, 2019 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Children's Programming Room)
Come and join Mr. Joel as we read the book together and then have an interesting and lively discussion. A craft activity, games and snacks are always part of the fun!
Ages: Kindergarten, Elementary School
Sci-fi/Fantasy Book Club
Monday, December 23, 2019 • 6:15pm - 8:30pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.)
A book club for fans of science fiction, fantasy and horror literature. This month's book is Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor. If you have any questions or suggestions, email lcoffey@dconc.gov!
Ages: Teen, Senior Citizen, High School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Adult
STEAM Stories - Cuentos Creativos - STEAM based bilingual book club for 2-5 grade
Tuesday, December 31, 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 (rescheduled)
Thursday, January 02, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
New date: Thursday, January 09, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.)
Come talk about your favorite books with fellow romance readers!
Ages: Adult
Neurodiversity Book Club - Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism
Monday, January 06, 2020 • 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: Teen, Adult
Daytime Book Club
Wednesday, January 08, 2020 • 11:00am - 12:30pm
East Regional Library (East - Meeting Room - Right Side)
Daytime Book Club We gather at East Regional Library on the second Wednesday of the month, 11:00 until 12:30. We like donuts.
Ages: Adult
Sub-Genre-O-Rama Book Club
Thursday, January 09, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room)
Adventurous readers unite!
Ages: Adult
Romance Lovers Book
Thursday, January 09, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room)
Come talk about your favorite books with fellow romance readers!
Ages: Adult
Hogwarts Club For Witchcraft & Wizardry
Saturday, January 11, 2020 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Children's Programming Room)
Join Ms Allie for a magical activity! January: ???
Ages: Middle School, Elementary School
Mystery Book Club
Monday, January 13, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Regional Library (North - Children's Programming Room)
The Mystery Book Club is reading Unconventional Mysteries: The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle in January, Where’d You Go Bernadette? in February, and The Yiddish Policeman’s Union in March.
Ages: Senior Citizen, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Adult
40 & Over DCoL Book Club
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
East Regional Library (East - Tutoring/Study Room #2)
Come and join mature, lively discussion about the chosen book of the month. New members welcomed. Book to be discussed:
Ages: Adult
Testers & Tasters Cookbook Club
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 • 12:30pm - 2:00pm
North Regional Library (North - Meeting Room - Full 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
Kindergarten/1st Grade Book Club
Thursday, January 16, 2020 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Children's Programming Room)
Come and join Mr. Joel as we read the book together and then have an interesting and lively discussion. A craft activity, games and snacks are always part of the fun!
Ages: Kindergarten, Elementary School
African Writers Book Club
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 • 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
Murder They Wrote (CONTINUED) - True Murder Stories
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
North Regional Library
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Ages: Adult
Fiction Book Club
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:15pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.)
Read a different novel each month. Titles to be selected by the group.
Ages: Adult
North Book Club
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 • 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, January 22, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.)
You're never too old to read Young Adult Fiction!
Ages: Senior Citizen, High School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Adult
Harry Potter Club
Monday, January 27, 2020 • 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! Registration of each participant is required!
Ages: Elementary School
Non Fiction Book Club
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Adult Services Space)
Meeting of Non Fiction Book Club
Ages: Adult
Neurodiversity Book Club - Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism
Monday, February 03, 2020 • 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: Teen, Adult
