The Blackstone Library has a limited number of copies of these titles available for book club participants. If you are interested in obtaining a library copy, please call us at (203) 488-1441 ext. 318 or email programs@blackstonelibrary.org. Copies are first come, first served.
Click on the Book Groups below for meeting times, titles, and more details.

Banned Book Club 

First Tuesday of the month @ 6:30 pm, held in the library

Join us for a non-judgmental, civil discussion of various titles that are being challenged and banned, both locally and nationally.

● December 2: Stella Brings the Family by Miriam B. Schiffer, We March by Shane W. Evans, & Everywhere Babies by Susan Meyers – Register

● January: No meeting

● February 3: Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison – Register

Best Seller Book Club

Last Saturday of the month @ 3:30 pm, held virtually via Zoom!

In the Best Seller Book Club we and discussing newly released, highly rated books from a wide variety of genres each month. Registration is required to receive a link to this online event. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Library.

● December: No Meeting

● January 31: Queen Esther by John Irving – Register

● February 28: Evelyn in Transit by David Guterson – Register

Please email ebyrne@blackstonelibrary.org if you’re interested in joining for the first time!

Books & Brews

Last Wednesday of the month @ 6:30 pm at Blackstone Library

● December: No Meeting

● January 28: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

● February 25: You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi

We’re officially back  in person meetings! Pick up a copy of this month’s title and be ready to share your thoughts at our monthly meeting. Check out our Meetup page for details!

Books are available for loan in advance of discussion. Ask at Reference about getting a copy. Group meets at the Blackstone Library.

First Friday Book Discussion

First Friday of the month @ 11:00 am, held hybrid style both on Zoom and in person!

Don’t let social distancing prevent you from discussing a great book with your neighbors! Download this month’s title on Hoopla (free with your Blackstone Library card), then meet up with us via zoom or in person for a live book discussion. Registration is required to receive a link to this hybrid event.

● December: No Meeting

● January 2: The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street by Susan J. Gilman – Register

● February 6: The River Knows Your Name by Kelly Mustian – Register

Please email ebyrne@blackstonelibrary.org if you’re interested in joining for the first time!

Second Tuesday Book Club

Second Tuesday of the month @ 6:15 pm, held in the library

● December: No Meeting

● January 13: The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese – Register

● February 10: The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong – Register

Please email ebyrne@blackstonelibrary.org if you’re interested in joining for the first time!