Book Discussion Groups and Events

Audience
HATE Why We Should Resist it With Free Speech, Not Censorship by Nadine Strossen
 
Meeting Date and Time:
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 5:30pm - 1 hour

The Banned Books Book Club reads 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. Sign up.

Playground A Novel by Richard Powers
 
Meeting Date and Time:
Monday, December 1, 2025 6pm - 1 hour

The Redstone Book Club is a book club for our Crystal River Valley Patrons. Join us monthly to discuss all genres of literature in a casual environment! Meetings are held at the Redstone Inn Book Room. For more information, please call 970-429-1900 or email Stella McRobbie at [email protected]. Sign up.

The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston
 
Meeting Date and Time:
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 5pm - 1 hour 30 minutes

#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. Books provided by the Library, brews provided by you! Please email [email protected].

Dirtbag Billionaire by David Gelles
 
Meeting Date and Time:
Monday, December 8, 2025 5:30pm - 1 hour

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 [email protected].

Nobel Prize for Economics 2025
 
Meeting Date and Time:
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 5:30pm - 1 hour

Every other month, we discuss chosen content (book, movie, magazine, Ted Talk...) with a financial flavor. To sign up, please call 970-429-1938 or send an email to [email protected].

 
When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker
 
Meeting Date and Time:
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 5:30pm - 1 hour

A book club for adults centered on fantasy novels! Join us seasonally on Wednesday's at 5:30pm to discuss fantasy literature with like-minded book lovers. Sign up today to receive your free book! For questions, email [email protected].