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.

● June 2: Sold by Patricia McCormick – Register

● July 7: The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger – Register

● August 4: Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler – 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.

● June 27: The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett – Register

● July 25: Land by Maggie O’Farrell – Register

● August 29: This Changes Everything by Lisa Scottoline – 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

● June 24: The White Hot by Quiara Alegría Hudes

● July 29: In Her Defense by Philippa Malicka

● August 26: Our Best Intentions by Vibhuti Jain

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.

● June 5: Mona’s Eyes by Thomas Schlesser – Register

● July 3: What She Left Behind by Ellen Marie Wiseman – Register

● August 7: Between the Sound and Sea by Amanda Cox – 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

● June 9: No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister – Register

● July 14: Katharine Graham: The Leadership Journey of an American Icon by Robin Gerber – Register

● August 11: Time of the Child by Niall Williams – Register

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