Book Clubs

We can help with your book discussion group. The Library has multiple copies of many great selections and award winning books, and can provide titles in various formats.  Book discussion groups can also get extended loans.

We also provide book discussion guides to help you lead your discussion.  Be sure to register your book group with us to get advance notice about special author events.  Senior residences are welcome too.  Contact amarrocolla@fergusonlibrary.org to register or for other information.

Need help choosing a title? Fill out this form and we can make suggestions.

Adult Book Discussion Collection

Helpful Links for Book Groups

BookBrowse - Discover top picks for book clubs, with author read-alikes and practical advise on how to lead a successful discussion.

Reading Group Choices – Advice on how to start a reading group, with top book group favorites and commentaries.

Reading Group Guides – Recommended new releases for book groups, and insightful discussion guides.

Books in Print – Includes thousands of book reviews, excerpts from books, and a new reader’s advisory tool, “Fiction Connection.”

Lit Lovers – Reviews and reading guides, with a list of the most popular book club titles.

Novelist Plus – Contains reviews of both fiction and nonfiction, plot summaries, and book discussion guides.

Upcoming Book Discussions

Outdoor Family Storytime at Latham Park

10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytime
Event Details:
Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Latham Park, located at the nexus of Bedford, Forest and Prospect streets. Families with children 18 months to 4 years are welcome. This program is held weather permitting. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Bookmobile Stops

All Day
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:
9:30 to 10:30: Piper’s Hill Learning Center, 17 Roxbury Road 11 to 12: Children’s Learning Centers: Palmers Hill, 64 Palmers Hill Road 12:30 to 1:30: Staff Break 1:30 to 2:30: Stop & Shop, 1937 West Main Street 3 to 4: Edgehill, 122 P...

Start Reading with Libby

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: All ages, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Lectures & Workshops
Event Details:
Have you considered reading books online? Is a book you want to read not available on our shelves?  The Harry Bennett Branch will be holding weekly workshops on using Libby, a free app available for Android and iOS (iPhone/iPad) devices. Libb...

Bookmobile Stops

All Day
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:
9:30 to 10:30: Bright Horizons, 4 High Ridge Park 11 to 12: Italian Center Education Station, 1620 Newfield Avenue 12:30 to 1:30: Staff Break 2 to 3: Waterside School, 770 Pacific Street 4 to 5: Yerwood Center, 90 Fairfield Avenue &nbs...

Book Donation Day

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:
Donation Day at the Harry Bennett Branch! Support the library by bringing your gently used books to the Friends Book Shop. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.