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Book Clubs
Are you interested in joining a book club in the Wake County Public Library system? Check out some of our groups to see which one suits your interest!
Summary of book clubs for all locations:
Athens Drive Community Library
- Mysterious Ladies Book Club
Mysteries are the focus of this bookclub. Selections are chosen from classic, cozies, contemporary and regional mystery genres.
Group meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
Contact: Gwen Panee 919-233-4001
- Good Company Book Club
Good books make good company in this club where members choose selections from a ballot of suggested titles with of wide range of notable fiction and nonfiction.
Group meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
Contact: Gwen Panee 919-233-4001
- Casual Conversations Book Club
This book club is for those who prefer an afternoon meeting time.
Meeting time is the last Thursday of each month at 1 p.m.
Contact: Gwen Panee 919-233-4001
Cameron Village Regional Library
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Second-Grade and Third-Grade Book Club
Meeting Time: Selected Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Call for more information and to register: 919-856-6723.
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Fourth-Grade and Fifth-Grade Book Club
Meeting Time: Selected Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Call for more information and to register: 919-856-6723.
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Evening Book Club (Adults) Contact: Jean Ells (919-856-6701) jells@co.wake.nc.usMeeting Time: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. With a focus on fiction, the group selects an eclectic variety of books that cross over many areas, including general fiction, award winners, classics and genre fiction. New members are always welcome. Each year the members also select at least one biography or nonfiction title and a classic children's book.
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Daytime Book Club (Adults) Contact: Clare Bass (919-856-6701) Clare.Bass@co.wake.nc.usMeeting Time: First Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m.
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Saturday Classics Book Club (Adults) Contact: Sue Scott (919-856-6703) sue.scott@co.wake.nc.usMeeting Time: Third Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Join us to discuss a book that has proven to have enduring appeal. Past favorites include books by Willa Cather, E.M. Forster and Thornton Wilder.
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Nonfiction Book Club (Adults) Contact Robert Lambert (919-856-6701) robert.lambert@co.wake.nc.usMeeting Time: Third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Member input will largely determine which titles are selected for discussion.
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Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club (Adults) Contact Robert Lambert (919-856-6701) robert.lambert@co.wake.nc.usMeeting Time: Third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Whether you like the epics of Robert Jordan, the verve of cyberpunk or the classics of science fiction's golden age, there is a place for you in this reading club.
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Mystery Book Club (Adults) Contact Todd Nuckolls (919-856-6701) todd.nuckolls@co.wake.nc.usMeeting Time: Fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
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African-American Book Club (Adults) Contact Audrey Webster (919-856-6701) awebster@co.wake.nc.usMeeting Time: First Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Cary Library
Book Clubs for Kids & Teens
- Second- & Third-Grade Book Club
Meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 4:30 p.m. For more information, please call 919-460-3350.
- Fourth- & Fifth-Grade Book Club
Meets the fourth Thursday of every month at 4:30 p.m. For more information, please call 919-460-3350.
- Teen Book Club
For ages 14-18. Meets once per month on Saturday: dates vary. For more information, please call 919-460-3350.
Book Clubs for Adults
- Classic Fiction Book Club
Contact: TBA (919-460-3350)
All ages are welcome, though selections will come from the "adult" fiction collection.
Meeting Time: Third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m.
NO MEETING WILL BE HELD IN DECEMBER 2008
The word "classic" refers to the traditional best of a type; so, this book club will select and read what are considered to be the best literary works of the past.
- Inspirational Fiction Book Club
Contact: Judy Malone (919-460-3350) jmalone@co.wake.nc.us
Meeting Time: Third Thursday of every month at 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Inspirational Fiction will be discussed. Please call or e-mail for more information on the latest selection.
Duraleigh Road Library
- Travel by Book!
Contact: Pamela Wiggins (919-881-1344) pwiggins@co.wake.nc.us
Meeting Time: Wednesdays at 7 p.m. (call for more information)
Join us as we explore the cultures of the world! Each month we will read a different fiction or nonfiction title chosen by the group.
- Classics Over Coffee!
Contact: Tricia Preston (919-881-1344) tricia.pelletier@co.wake.nc.us
Meeting Time: Fridays at 10:30 a.m. (call for more information)
Join us as we discuss the classics over coffee.
East Regional Library
- Power Readers Book Club
Meeting Time: Third Thursday of select months, at 4:30 p.m.
For kids 5-11 who can read chapter books independently.
Call 919-217-5317 for more information.
- Pizza and Pages! For teens 12 and up
Select Tuesdays, right after TLC meetings
For more information, contact Youth Services at 919-217-5317.
Book Clubs for Adults:
- Clueless Mystery Book Club
Contact: Aaron Strickland (919-217-5301) aaron.strickland@co.wake.nc.us
Don't miss the first meeting of East Regional Library's only mystery book club!
Call Aaron for more details.
- Brown Bag Book and Lunch Club
Contact: Janet Morley (919-217-5301) jmorley@co.wake.nc.us
Meeting Time: First Friday of every month, noon
A brief book talk on a wide selection of titles, including both current and past fiction and nonfiction titles, is provided by the group leader, followed by club members' sharing favorite authors and titles they have enjoyed or have been disappointed with in the past month. Members are invited to bring their lunch – the library provides beverage and dessert. Special topics such as Irish literature or holiday books are occasionally targeted, as well as guest speakers stopping by to promote specific genres. All are welcome!
- Regional Readers
Contact: Janet Morley (919-217-5301) jmorley@co.wake.nc.us
Meeting Time: First Monday of every month, 7 p.m.
This group discusses a wide variety of fiction and occasional nonfiction ranging from varying time periods and countries. Selected titles are proposed by member suggestions or picked from an annotated list provided by the group leader. Past favorite discussion titles have included: Memoirs of a Geisha, Amy and Isabelle, The Pull of the Moon and many more!
- Travel Book Club
Contact: Bob Morrill (919-217-5301) rmorrill@co.wake.nc.us
Meeting Time: Third Monday of every month, 7 p.m.
Journey to faraway countries in the East Regional Library's newest book club! Explore cuisines of the world as you discuss the selection of the month with fellow travel enthusiasts. A new nonfiction will be selected each month and discussed along with a sampling of local cuisine and culture.
Electronic Information Center
- Classics Book Club (Adults)
Coming in January 2009.
Please contact: Katie Knight (919-856-6865) katie.knight@co.wake.nc.us
Time: Tuesday, January 20, 7-8:30 p.m.
Place: The Morning Times, 10 E. Hargett St., Downtown Raleigh
We will be discussing A Death in the Family by James Agee.
- Downtown Raleigh Reading Group (Adults)
Evening Book Club
Contact: Christie Starnes (919-856-6898) christie.starnes@co.wake.nc.us
Time: Thursday, December 18, 7-8:30 p.m.
Place: Morning Times, 10 E. Hargett St., Downtown Raleigh
We will be discussing Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut.
- Sir Walter Book Club
Coming in January 2009
Please contact: Katie Knight (919-856-6865) katie.knight@co.wake.nc.us
This book club is for residents of the Sir Walter Apartments.
Please call the library for more information!
Eva Perry Regional Library
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Mock Newbery Book Club
For grades 6-9 Book club members meet regularly to discuss current books and compile a list of books they feel should be contenders for the Newbery Award. The Newbery Award is given for distinguished literature for children by a U.S. author. (Meets April-January) Call 919-387-2100 for dates and details.
- Mock Printz Award Book Club
For grades 9-12
Book club members meet regularly to discuss current books and compile a list of books they feel should be contenders for the Printz Award. The Printz Award is given to books of literary excellence written for young adults. (Meets April-January) Call for 919-387-2100 for dates and details.
- Fourth- and Fifth-Grade Book Club
Meeting Time: Second Friday of the month, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
We pick a different theme every month and a book to go with it. You can read the book we picked or choose one of your own with the same theme. Then come have a snack and talk about the books with us. (Meets year round) Call 919-387-2100 for dates and details.
- Eva Readers Evening Book Discussion
Meeting Time: Fourth Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m.
These are open book discussions focusing on a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction. Interested parties, sign up at the Adult Services desk or give us a call at 919-387-2100.
- Wake Up and Read Morning Book Discussion
Meeting Time: Second Wednesday of every month, 10 a.m.
Come join us for a series of open-book discussions. Please sign up at the Adult Services desk for each session you wish to attend or call 919-387-2100.
Fuquay-Varina Library
- Please call 919-557-2788 for information about our book clubs!
Green Road Branch Library
- Seniors' Book Club
Contact: Martha Spencer (919-790-3200) Martha.Spencer@co.wake.nc.us
Meeting Time: Third Thursday of every month, 10 a.m.
We read a variety of fiction, including many N.C. authors and the occasional classic.
- Green Road Readers
Contact: Travis Horton (919-790-3200) thorton@co.wake.nc.us
Meeting Time: Third Tuesday of every month, 7 to 8 p.m.
Meeting Place: Green Road Community Center (just across the parking lot from the library)
This book club meets monthly to discuss contemporary nonfiction selections. Contact Travis Horton for more information.
Holly Springs Library
- Holly Springs Evening Book Club
Held the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., this book club reads and discusses a variety of books from various genres. Adult Services Librarian Lisa Locke leads these interesting and thought provoking discussions. For further information or to register for classes call 919-577-1661 or e-mail: Lisa.Locke@co.wake.nc.us.
- Science Fiction Book Club
New in 2008, this book club meets the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. The group will discuss both classic and new Science Fiction and Fantasy titles. For more information contact group leader Teri Moffitt at 919-577-1661 or e-mail: Teri.Moffitt@co.wake.nc.us.
North Regional Library
- African-American Book Club
Contact: Carla Payne (919-870-4000) carla.payne@co.wake.nc.us
Contact the librarian for more information.
- Around the World in 80 Books!
Contact: Rachel Sanders (919-870-4000) or rsanders@co.wake.nc.us
Meeting Time: Fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.
We read fiction from a variety of cultures.
- Nonfiction Reading Group
Contact: Cynthia Pierce (919-870-4000) cynthia.pierce@co.wake.nc.us
Meeting Time: Fourth Tuesday of every month, 2-4 p.m.
This daytime reading group meets to read and discuss nonfiction selections.
- Mornings on the Horizon Book Club
Contact: Druie Irwin (919-870-4000) dirwin@co.wake.nc.us
Meeting Time: Third Thursday of every month, 10 a.m.
This daytime reading group was founded in May 2002, and reading selections are chosen each six months by group members and include fiction and nonfiction. At this time we are not accepting any new members.
- North Regional Readers
Contact: Druie Irwin, (919-870-4000) dirwin@co.wake.nc.us
Meeting Time: Second Thursday of every month, 7 p.m.
This evening book group was founded in January 2001, and reading selections are chosen every six months by members and include fiction and nonfiction titles. At this time we are not accepting any new members.
- WhoDunit Wednesdays Mystery Book Club
Contact: Tom Walsh (919-870-4000) thomas.walsh@co.wake.nc.us
Meeting Time: First Wednesday of each month, 10-11:30 a.m.
Founded in the fall of 2003. Members vote on selections. Contact Tom for more details.
Richard B. Harrison Branch Library
- Meeting of the Minds
Contact: Wanda Cox-Bailey (919-856-5723) wcox-bailey@co.wake.nc.us
Meeting Time: Last Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m.
Our main focus is on all African-American Literature; however, books are picked according to the interests of the group. Call for more details.
- Morning Mystery
Contact: Tess Andrews (919-856-5723) tess.andrews@co.wake.nc.us
Meeting Time: Second Tuesday of every month, 10:30 a.m.
Call for more details.
Southeast Regional Library
- African-American Book Club
Contact: Joe Anne Stephens (919-662-2258)
Meeting Time: Fourth Thursday of each month, at 6:30 p.m.
We welcome new members!
- Homeschoolers Book Club
Contact: Susan Adams (919-662-2263)
For independent readers, ages 7 to 10. The club will be exploring a variety of genre and subject themes for the winter/spring session.
- Senior Moments Book Club at the Garner Senior Center
Contact: Amy Funderburk (919-662-2258) amy.funderburk@co.wake.nc.us
Meeting Time: Third Wednesday of each month, 10:45 a.m. (at the Garner Senior Center)
A wide variety of fiction is read and discussed. Nonfiction may be read periodically.
- Southeast Regional Adult Book Club
Contact: Brandy Hamilton (919-662-2258) brandy.hamilton@co.wake.nc.us
Meeting Time: Fourth Tuesday of each month (except December) at 6:30 p.m. in the programming room.
We welcome new members! The club reads a wide variety of fiction selections, including book club favorites, award winners and bestselling fiction. The environment is casual, and members have the opportunity to lead the discussion, if they choose.
- Southeast Regional Inspirational Book Club
Contact: Carolyn Watkins (919-662-2252)
Meeting Time: Third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the programming room.
This club chooses books from the different genres within the inspirational section and from titles that members would like to read. Copies of the titles for each month are kept behind the circulation desk for participants to pick up.
Southgate Branch Library
- Slice of Life
Contact: Ruby Jones-Elleby (919-856-6598)
Meeting Time: First Thursday of every month at 6 p.m.
Call for more details.
- Juvenile Book Club (Grades 2-5)
Contact: Katherine Stephens (919-856-6598)
Meeting Time: Fourth Thursday of each month at 5 p.m.
Focusing on contemporary and classic children's literature.
Wake Forest Branch Library
- Pizza and Pages! (Sixth-Graders to Twelfth-Graders)
Come hang out, eat pizza (donated by the Friends of the Wake Forest Library) and talk about books. Please register for this book club, so we know how much pizza to order! For more information, contact michelle.stover@co.wake.nc.us or call 554-8498.
- Wake Forest Library Book Club
Contact: Gail Draney (919-554-8498) or gail.draney@co.wake.nc.us
Meeting Time: Fourth Thursday of each month at 6:45 p.m., except for the months of November and December. Please contact the library for the current meeting location and book selection. A wide variety of fiction and nonfiction is discussed. Coffee and refreshments are provided. New members are welcome. Currently the book club is meeting at the Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce (350 S. White St.).
Wendell Branch Library
- In the Spirit Book Club
Contact: Sharon Barrow (919-365-2600) sbarrow@co.wake.nc.us
Meeting Time: First Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the East Regional Library.
Focusing on contemporary African-American fiction.
- Adult Book Club
Contact: Kathy Roach (919-365-2600) kathryn.roach@co.wake.nc.us
Meeting Time: First Monday of every month at 1 p.m.
A wide variety of fiction and nonfiction is discussed. New members are welcome.
West Regional Library
Book Clubs for Adults
- Chapter One Readers
Contacts: Kathryn Gundlach (919-463-8500) kathryn.gundlach@co.wake.nc.us or Janet Lockhart (919-463-8500) janet.lockhart@co.wake.nc.us
Meeting Time: First Wednesday morning of each month at 10:30 a.m.
We read mostly fiction by a wide variety of authors, as well as some nonfiction.
- Between The Lines
Contact: Kristen O'Daly (919-463-8500) kristen.o'daly@co.wake.nc.us
Meeting Time: Second Thursday evening of each month at 7 p.m.
We read mostly fiction by a wide variety of authors, as well as some nonfiction.
- Everything In the World
Contacts: Rebecca Stacy (919-463-8500) rebecca.stacy@co.wake.nc.us
Laura Todd (919-463-8500) laura.todd@co.wake.nc.us
Meeting Time: Third Wednesday evening of each month at 7:30 p.m.
Our focus is reading primarily nonfiction about interesting people and places.
- Strangers in a Strange Book Club
Contact: Dan Brooks (919-463-8500) dan.brooks@co.wake.nc.us
Meeting time: Fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.
We alternate between Science Fiction and Fantasy each month; we try to read a combination of classic speculative fiction and more modern titles.
Zebulon Branch Library
- Zebulon Library's Evening Book Club
Contact: Suzanna O'Donnell (919-404-3611)
Meeting Time: First Monday of every month, 7 p.m.
A wide variety of fiction and some nonfiction is read and discussed.
- Zebulon Library's Morning Book Club
Contact: Deborah Merritt (919-404-3611)
Meeting Time: Second Thursday of every month, 10:30 a.m.
A wide variety of fiction and some nonfiction is read and discussed.
- Zebulon Library's Kids Book Club
Contact: Laura Harpham (919-404-3611)
Meeting Time: Selected Mondays at 4:30 p.m.
We read great books for kids!
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