Book Discussion Groups and Events

Meetings are at the Library every 4th Tuesday of the month.

This year's banned books book club will be reading materials that have been historically challenged or are on the American Library Association's current challenge list. All suggestions are taken from a list compiled by current and past book club participants.

We will discuss the reasons for the item's ban or challenge and the importance of access in upholding intellectual freedom. This is a safe place for difficult discussions.

It is essential that all individuals have the opportunity to see themselves represented in the literature they read. However, this can be a challenge for LGBTQ+ teens. We aim to establish a safe space for the LGBTQ+ youth and their supporters to congregate and connect over LGBTQ+ literature in a positive way. Once a month, we will select a book authored by an LGBTQ+ writer or featuring LGBTQ+ characters. We encourage open and respectful dialogue among all of our participants.

Open to ages 14-18. 

Register or contact Shannon Foster at shannon.foster@pitkincounty.com.

#GetLit with Books + Brews! This book club is for lit-lovers 21 and older who get thirsty from reading. Reading does not have to be a solitary experience, join us as we gather to discuss classics or contemporary picks and socially engage with literature and current events.

Meetings take place monthly on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm in the Dunaway Community Room. Books provided by the Library, brews provided by you! Please email jackie.welgos@pitkincounty.com for more information.

The Nonfiction Book Club meets at the Pitkin County Library to discuss a new, challenging, and interesting book each month. We are always welcoming new members. If you would like to join the club please call the library at 970-429-1900 or email Bradley Peate at bradley.peate@pitkincounty.com.

Are you a book lover who is always on the lookout for new reads? Join the Book Thieves, a group of enthusiastic readers who meet monthly to discuss exciting young adult literature. Snack on delicious treats while exploring the books we provide. For youth in grades 7-12. Sign Up for Book Thieves Book Club.

Middle School Book Club is a literary adventure for young readers eager to explore the world of books! Our club is the perfect place for students in grades 5 to 8 who love reading, discussing exciting stories, and sharing their thoughts and ideas with friends. Whether you are a voracious reader or just getting into the hobby, our club offers a welcoming, encouraging environment to grow your love for books. Sign up for Middle School Book Club.

Every month, we discuss chosen contents (book, movie, magazine, Ted Talk...) with a financial flavor. Please call or sign up if you plan to attend.

The goal of Classics Book Club is to finally tackle books that we should have read in high school or college but didn't, or that we have always been curious about or intimidated by, but never tried to read. 

With library resources, patrons have access to a variety of academic journals and scholarly information about Classics authors and their publications, which we will get the opportunity to utilize as a group to better our understanding of more difficult concepts or different eras presented in the stories we read.

This club encourages drop-ins from patrons who have previously read any of the texts, but is primarily meant to encourage reading new and challenging work together in a non-judgemental environment.

Classics Book Club is open to all ages, reading levels, and reading preferences. Please come prepared to discuss the texts and supplementary reading provided at the start of the month. We will meet bi-monthly. View upcoming themes and books on our event calendar.

Please register here to get on the mailing list for book pick-up, resources, and further information about Classics Book Club meetings. 

#GetLit with Books + Brews! This book club is for lit-lovers 21 and older who get thirsty from reading. Reading does not have to be a solitary experience, join us as we gather to discuss classics or contemporary picks and socially engage with literature and current events.

Meetings take place monthly on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm in the Dunaway Community Room. Books provided by the Library, brews provided by you! Please email jackie.welgos@pitkincounty.com for more information.