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.

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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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

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

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

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
Time: 6-7pm
Location: Fiction Wing - Readers Lounge Area
Contacts: Liza Charay 

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

Roaming Readers

No required reading, just bring yourself and your walking shoes to chat books with other readers. Meet us at WU for this walking book club in partnership with Washburn University Library. In addition to chatting books, librarians will share some recommended reading to keep you up to date on the books you do not want to miss! Not up for chatting about books? Bring your headphones and an audiobook along to listen to while you walk.

Meeting Dates: Once every fourth Sunday, email for the schedule or check the library's event page.
Time: 6-7pm
Location: Meet at Washburn's parking lot at the intersection of 17th street and Macvicar avenue.
Contact: Kaitlyn Kriley