Book Discussion Groups and Events

Audience
Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas
 
Meeting Date and Time:
Wednesday, August 26, 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].

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
 
Meeting Date and Time:
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – 5:30pm - 1 hour

#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].

The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett
 
Meeting Date and Time:
Monday, August 3, 2026 – 6pm - 1 hour

The Redstone Book Club is a book club for our Crystal River Valley Patrons. Join us on select months 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.

Nonfiction Book Club: The Man Who Stole the Gods- A True Story of War, Obsession, and a Global Art Conspiracy by Matthew Campbell
 
Meeting Date and Time:
Monday, August 10, 2026 – 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].

TED
 
Meeting Date and Time:
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 – 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].

 
John of John by Douglas Stuart
 
Meeting Date and Time:
Thursday, August 20, 2026 – 5:30pm - 1 hour

Train Dreams Book Club, meeting since 2012 and named after the first book discussed, focuses on literary fiction, a term having a somewhat fluid definition, but, for the club, means “treated with respect by important critics.” The group values thoughtful discussion, close reading, and respectful conversation centered on the text.

Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas
 
Meeting Date and Time:
Wednesday, September 23, 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].

 
Meeting Date and Time:
Thursday, September 3, 2026 – 6pm - 1 hour

Sign up for the Snowmass Village Book Club, a reading group for our Snowmass Village adult patrons that dives into popular reads across genres, from buzzy bestsellers to conversation-starting nonfiction.

Go Gentle by Maria Semple
 
Meeting Date and Time:
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 – 5:30pm - 1 hour

The Lit Lounge Book Club is a seasonal discussion group inspired by the novels and literary themes connected to Aspen Words. Readers are invited to explore the selected book and join others for an open, thoughtful conversation that encourages reflection, dialogue, and connection through literature. Contact Noelle Phillips at [email protected] or 970-429-1931.