Book clubs and kits

Reading can be even better with other people! If you want to plug in to an existing book club, check out our events calendar – we host clubs focused on a wide range of genres and topics.

Book club kits

If you want to host your own book club, we’ve got essentially everything you need to get started. Our book club kits include 10 to 15 copies of one title in a handy tote bag.

Look for a kit at your location, or request a kit directly from the online catalog. You can also find a link to a discussion guide for each title in our online catalog.

Book club kit FAQ

What titles are available as book club kits?
Check in our catalog to see all available book club kit titles.

Who can check out book club kits?
Anyone with a Durham County Library card. The person who checks out the kit is responsible for returning it on time to the library.

Where do I pick up the book club kit?
Look in the area where books on hold are kept.

Can I check out just one book from the kit?
No, the kit has to be checked out as a whole.

How long can a book club kit be checked out?
Six weeks with no renewals, since other patrons may be waiting to check out the kit.

How many kits can I check out?
You can check out two book club kits at a time.

What if a book club kit is returned with missing/damaged copies?
If the book club kit is returned incomplete, the price of each individual copy is charged. A processing fee of $5.00 per kit is charged only if the entire kit is not returned. The cost of the tote bag is $5.00.

Can book club kits be guaranteed for a specific date?
No, book club kits can’t be guaranteed for a specific date. It’s a good idea to have a second or third choice in mind as a backup in case you can’t get your first choice when you want it.

Are readers guides available for the titles?
Yes, a link to a guide for each kit is available on its page in the catalog.

Book club resources

BookTalk.org – a discussion forum site where members can chat about what they are reading. Live author chats are also common on this site.

Reading Group Guides – over 2,500 online reading group guides for all kinds of books. Guides include a brief overview of each book and provoking discussion topics to get any group talking.

BookBrowse.com – a great resource for book clubs with an extensive reading guides section.

Reading Group Choices – recommendations for discussible books and resources to enhance the book club experience. Offers reading group guides, discussion topics, and free giveaways.

LitLovers – helpful info for book clubs with tips, ideas, resources, suggested book titles and more. Check out this website for beginning a book group.

Goodreads – another web-based reading group site that allows members to not only participate in reading groups, but also organize and catalog their books and socialize with other bookworms.

Upcoming book clubs

Summer Scares Book Club @ Southwest Regional

Monday, June 02, 2025 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Regional - Children's Programming Room)

It's officially summer, making it the perfect season to join a book club! Do you enjoy reading spooky books, in particular?...

Ages: Elementary School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, DPS

Registration required

Forever Young Book Club

Wednesday, June 04, 2025 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Offsite

A book club for adults who read Young Adult. We meet the 1st Wednesday of the month at Boxyard RTP. Grab a glass a wine, a beer, or food while we discuss that month's book pick. Haven't read the book? That's okay! Join us for a lively...

Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds

Registration full. Join the waitlist >

Baby-sitters Club Book Club @ Southwest

Monday, June 09, 2025 • 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Join Southwest's Baby-sitters Club Book Club! Each month, we'll discuss a book from the graphic novel series and do a fun activity. Open to ages 7-12. ...

Ages: Elementary School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

Registration required

Mystery Book Club - A BOTANIST'S GUIDE TO PARTIES AND POISON

Monday, June 09, 2025 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm

North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd) (North Meeting Room - Full Room)

Join us virtually, or in person, this month to discuss A BOTANIST'S GUIDE TO PARTIES AND POISON by Kate Khavari. "Newly minted research assistant Saffron Everleigh attends a dinner party for the University College of London. While she...

Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds

Registration required

Daytime Book Club: Erasure

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm

East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Meeting Room)

Come join the Daytime Book Club as we discuss this month's book! New members are always welcome (we love meeting new people!). Registration is appreciated but not required....

Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Senior Citizen

Registration required

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