Book Clubs

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The library hosts or co-sponsors a variety of book clubs for people of all reading interests. It's a great way to meet friends and enjoy an evening of book-worship or book debate. Take a look at everything we have to offer and get in touch right away! Each club has a moderator-librarian who'd be happy to get you reading and meeting up in no time.

Or if you're less of a joiner and more of an organizer, start up your own book group with our easy and convenient Book Group in a Bag service.

1. Top City Reads Together

Top City Reads Together is your place to find new books, discuss what you are reading, and interact with librarians from the Topeka Library, all online!

You will find information about book discussions, reading challenges, future author visits and more.

 

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2. Talk About Literature in Kansas (TALK)

TALK book discussions immerse readers in captivating stories and introduce new perspectives through literature. Join discussions of great books with skilled facilitators and an open-minded, thoughtful group of readers. Sponsored by Humanities Kansas. Books are available from the library's customer service desk.

Meeting dates: 3rd Wednesday of the Month
Time: 7-8:30pm
Location: Online or in-person – Register for Zoom link
Contact: Elizabeth Tschetter | talk@tscpl.org |785-580-4476

3. So Many Books

The Classics Made Modern book group meets virtually on Zoom. Read classics in the public domain – all choices available as ebooks and audiobooks. Discuss how the book remains modern and relevant. Share enriching conversation with other interested readers. Join our Facebook group.

Meeting dates: Once every four weeks on Wednesdays, 2-3 pm.
Location: Zoom and Facebook group
Upcoming Books Schedule
Contact: Lissa Staley at classicsmodern@tscpl.org

5. Learn. Engage. Act. A Call to Action Book Club

Join thoughtful discussions on topics of racial justice. Everyone is welcome. We follow a two-month topic cycle. In the first month of our meeting cycle, we will have presentations, activities and other topic related items on the agenda. For our second month of the cycle we will meet to discuss our selected book. You are welcome to attend either or both meetings, as it fits with your schedule.

Meeting dates: 4th Monday of the month | 7-8pm
Location: Anton Room or Zoom
Contact: Kaitlyn Kriley

6. Morbid Curiosity Book Club

Morbid curiosity, or an interest in unpleasant things, is a human reaction captivating individuals across the nation. True crime media consumption, ranging from books to podcasts to documentaries, has grown rapidly in popularity and this book club leans into that. We may also touch on topics of cults, the paranormal, and history as we explore the more dangerous and frightening side of the library's collection.  

Meeting Dates: 2nd Monday of the Month
Time: 7-8pm
Location: Anton Room
Contact: Kaitlyn Kriley

7. Silent Book Club

Is your busy schedule leaving you struggling to get through your latest book? Is it difficult to focus when reading at home because you’re surrounded with an endless list of chores or family members who want your attention? Put all that worry aside and join us at the library for Silent Book Club! Bring any book you'd like to spend an uninterrupted hour reading. Everyone is welcome!

Meeting Dates: 1st Monday of the Month & 3rd Friday of the Month
Time: 6-7pm
Location: Fiction Wing - Readers Lounge Area
Contacts: Liza Charay & Natalie Allen

8. Journey Through Genres

Journey Through Genres is a book club that aims to help you diversify your reading through an exploration of genres. A genre is a category of books that follow a similar form and/or have similar content. Each month we will focus on a different genre. At the beginning of each month, learn about the genre via our library blog post from an avid reader. Choose any book from the month's selected genre and read! To wrap up the month, join other readers in conversation about your genre reading experience.

Meeting Dates: Varies - Email for the schedule. 
Time: 7-8pm
Location: Fiction Wing - Readers Lounge
Contact: Kaitlyn Kriley