Burlington Public Library Book Clubs
Join Burlington Public Libraries Board of Trustees as we read challenged and banned books. Each month, one of our trustees will host an exploration of books relating to a certain theme. For this month, we will be reading George Orwell’s 1984. Copies are available at customer service. Come with an open mind and be prepared to discuss the book, the freedom to read and other topics related to banned and challenged books. Click here to learn more about banned and challenged books.
Next Meeting: January 10th @ 10 AM
Next Book: 1984 by George Orwell
The magic of books is that they allow you to travel when you have to stay where you are. Join the Beyond the Book Club to explore new places, people, and culture. This group reads a selected book each month and meets on the 3rd Thursday at noon. Click here to see a list of past reads. No registration required.
Next Meeting: January 15th @ Noon
Next Book: Now You See Us by Balli Kaur Jaswal
The Discovery Readers are a non-fiction reading club for anyone who loves learning something new. Each month highlights a different theme, and participants bring a book or article connected to that topics to share with the group. For our first meeting, there is no set theme - simply bring your favorite non-fiction read on any subject and tell us what makes it great!
Next Meeting: January 23rd @ 11 AM
Next Theme: Reader's Choice
Love connecting the dots and figuring out a good whodunit? From cozy mysteries to action-packed thrillers, there's something for mystery lovers of all kinds to enjoy with this book club. This group reads a selected book each month and meets on the last Tuesday of the month at noon. Click here to see a list of past reads. No registration required.
Next Meeting: December 30th @ Noon
Next Book: Reader's Choice!
In partnership with Thyme & Spice, join us to explore flavors, food, and make new friends in the library's newest book club. Each gathering will focus around a spice, and participants are encouraged to read a book that is in some way connected to the geography or culture of the spice. We'll gather to learn about the spice as well as sample it in foods and drinks. No registration required.
Next Meeting: February 21st @ 10 AM
Next Spice: Basil is a fragrant plant with green or purple leaves and traces its origins to West India, and was brought to the Mediterranean by Alexander the Great. Sample basil in foods and drinks, learn from the Des Moines County Master Gardeners about growing basil, and share our books related to the spice or its native geographic area. No registration required.