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, October 14, 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
African Writers Book Club
Tuesday, October 15, 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
STEAM Stories - Cuentos Creativos - STEAM based bilingual book club for 2-5 grade
Tuesday, October 15, 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, October 15, 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
Testers & Tasters Cookbook Club
Wednesday, October 16, 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, October 17, 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, October 18, 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
Graphic Book Club
Saturday, October 19, 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
4th and 5th Book Club
Saturday, October 19, 2019 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Tutoring/Study Room #1)
We are reading "The Report Card" by Andrew Clements
Ages: Elementary School
Hogwarts Club for Witchcraft and Wizardry
Saturday, October 19, 2019 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Children's Programming Room)
Join the Harry Potter club for a magical activity! October: POTIONS
Ages: Middle School, Elementary School
STEAM Stories - Cuentos Creativos - STEAM based bilingual book club for 2-5 grade
Tuesday, October 22, 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, October 22, 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 (rescheduled)
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 • 10:00am - 11:00am
New date: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Regional Library
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, October 23, 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
American Girl Club - Nanea & Molly, 1940s
Thursday, October 24, 2019 • 4:15pm - 5:00pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Children's Programming Room)
Join Ms Allie to learn about Nanea and Molly, American Girls of the 1940s.
Ages: Elementary School
Harry Potter Club - Muggle Studies
Monday, October 28, 2019 • 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room)
This month: Muggle Studies! Did you know muggles have all sorts of strange candy? Come investigate these treats! Registration required.
Ages: Elementary School
STEAM Stories - Cuentos Creativos - STEAM based bilingual book club for 2-5 grade
Tuesday, October 29, 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
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club - Halloween edition!!
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Adult Services Space)
A book club focusing on science fiction, fantasy, and horror literature. October's horror novel is Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff.
Ages: Teen, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Adult
North Book Club
Wednesday, October 30, 2019 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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
Anime Book Club/Fan Club
Friday, November 01, 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, November 02, 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, November 04, 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 - Bilingual reading program for 2-5 grades
Tuesday, November 05, 2019 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Regional Library (North - Tutoring/Study Room #1)
mbelford@dconc.gov for more information-
Ages: Elementary School
Special Needs Support Book Club - The Sensory Child Gets Organized
Thursday, November 07, 2019 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Children's Programming Room)
Participants that register for the event, will be reserved a copy of the book "The Sensory Child Gets Organized: Proven Systems for Rigid, Anxious, or Distracted Kids" by Carolyn Dalgliesh.
Ages: Intergenerational
Romance Lovers Book Club
Thursday, November 07, 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
STEAM Stories - Cuentos Creativos - STEAM based bilingual book club for 2-5 grade
Tuesday, November 12, 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, November 12, 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: "Born A Crime" by Trevor Noah.
Ages: Adult
Mystery Book Club
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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
The Daytime Bookclub
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 • 11:00am - 12:30pm
East Regional Library (East - Tutoring/Study Room #1)
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, November 13, 2019 • 12:00pm - 2:30pm
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
Kindergarten/1st Grade Book Club
Thursday, November 14, 2019 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Children's Programming Room)
Come and join Mr. Joel for fun activities and a book discussion. Children will read the same book together and talk about.. Craft activity is included as well as a refreshing treat.
Ages: Kindergarten, Elementary School
Sub-Genre-O-Rama Book Club
Thursday, November 14, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room)
Adventurous readers unite!
Ages: Adult
Anime Book Club/Fan Club
Friday, November 15, 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, November 16, 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
African Writers Book Club
Tuesday, November 19, 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
STEAM Stories - Cuentos Creativos - STEAM based bilingual book club for 2-5 grade
Tuesday, November 19, 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, November 19, 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, November 20, 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
Fiction Book Club
Thursday, November 21, 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
Harry Potter Club
Monday, November 25, 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! Registration of each participant is required!
Ages: Elementary School
