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.

● March 3: Crank by Ellen Hopkins – Register

● April 7: To Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff – Register

● May 5: Bodies in Doubt: An American History of Intersex by Elizabeth Reis – 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.

● March 28: The Astral Library by Kate Quinn – Register

● April 25: Lake Effect by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney – Register

● May 30: American Fantasy by Emma Straub – 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

● March 25: Future Home of the Living God by Louise Erdrich

● April 29: The People We Keep by Allison Larkin

● May 27: This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub

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.

● March 6: Small Blessings by Martha Woodroof – Register

● April 3: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters – Register

● May 1: The American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin – 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

● March 10: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore – Register

● April 14: Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray – Register

● May 12: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon – Register

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