Book Discussion Groups and Events

#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 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. 

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 queer teens. We aim to establish a safe space for the LGBT+ youth and their supporters to congregate and connect over queer literature in a positive way. Once a month, we will select a book authored by a queer writer or featuring queer 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.

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. Attendees of the Book Thieves meetings will receive a sticker for the book of the month! 

This book club is for youth in grades 7-12.

Sign Up for Book Thieves Book Club.

For questions, view the Book Thieves Book Club FAQ or email Madison via madison.ledford@pitkincounty.com

Train Dreams Book Club, meeting since 2012 and named after the first book we discussed, focuses on literary fiction, a term having a rather fluid definition but, for us, means “treated with respect by important critics.” Train Dreams meets once every month on the third Thursday. In order to maintain participatory discussions, our membership is currently closed. If you would like to follow what we’re reading, join our mailing list by contacting Martha at martha.durgy@pitkincounty.com.

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.

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.

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