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 information about special author events. Senior residences are welcome too.  

Contact bookgroups@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

Homework Help

4:00pm–5:30pm
West Side Branch
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Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Kids (grades K-2), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community, Language & Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Homework help is here.

West Side Stories: A Bilingual Book Club for Adults

5:30pm–7:00pm
West Side Branch
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Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community, Health & Wellness, Language & Education
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Event Details:

A book club for adults in Spanish and English, where you can choose to attend any of the following dates. The discussions may occur in both languages and/or Spanglish, whichever direction the group takes it.

Bilingual Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Songs, stories and activities in English and Spanish that build early literacy skills.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

Registration required.

Preschool Movie Matinee

3:00pm–3:30pm
West Side Branch
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Registration Required
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community, Music & Concerts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy picture book videos of beloved children’s classics.

Ages 18 months to 5 years.

Snacks will be served.

Registration appreciated.

TMAD: Teen Volunteers

3:00pm–4:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens Making a Difference program, where you learn about upcoming events, share reading suggestions, get free books, participate in a show and tell, and make a difference in the community. Participation counts as volunteer work.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.