Book Discussions

Adults sitting in a circle. One person has a book open, pointing to an open page.

You are invited to join in one of our many in-person or online book discussions that take place several times each month. In our book discussion groups we read and talk about both fiction and non-fiction books. We express our opinions (both likes and dislikes!) with other avid readers in the city.

Upcoming Book Disussions

Adult Book Discussion at West Indianapolis Adult Book Discussion at West Indianapolis West Indianapolis Branch

We will be discussing "The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen" by Hendrik Groen. Copies of this month's book can be picked up from the West Indianapolis Branch. Adults are invited to this free monthly book discussion program. We meet on the second Monday of the month.

Rainbow Reads Book Club Rainbow Reads Book Club Southport Branch

Highlighting LGBTQ+ authors and stories, Rainbow Reads Book Club provides a safe and inclusive space to gather and discuss books.

Adult Book Discussion at Pike Adult Book Discussion at Pike Pike Branch

Adults are invited to this monthly book discussion program. New members are always welcome!

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Upcoming Online Book Discussions & Virtual Author Talks

Virtual Author Talk: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart Virtual Author Talk: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart Online

Join us to take part in the magic and celebrate the legacy of America’s founding Black women. Register for free today!

Virtual Author Talk: Smithson’s Gamble - The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum Virtual Author Talk: Smithson’s Gamble - The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum Online

Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.

Virtual Author Talk: Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories Virtual Author Talk: Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories Online

Join us in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the magic–of rural town communities and the everyday people who reside in them.

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More Ways to Connect with Other Readers

Currently Reading on Facebook

Looking for something to read or watch next? Join us on Sunday nights at 8:30 p.m. on Facebook for Currently Reading, an hour during which book enthusiasts share favorite books and offer suggestion about what to read next. Currently Reading is a great place to find out about the books that have everyone talking.

Indy Now Book Club

Catch book recommendations and Library program highlights from your own local librarians once a month on the Indy Now Morning Show on Fox59. The show airs at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. Browse our past appearances.

Book Club in a Bag

Book Club in a Bag is a a convenient DIY book club that makes it easy to get enough books for a whole group to read together. Each bag contains 10 copies of the same title with a 6 week checkout period as well as discussion questions. It's that easy, all you need is an Indianapolis Public Library card! There are hundreds of titles to choose from! Learn more about Book Club in a Bag.