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Book Clubs

Reading is better together!

Stop by one of IPL's book clubs for good reads, good discussions, and good friends!

All book clubs are intended for adults 18 and up with the exception of the Kids' Summer Book Club.

Book Lover's Happy Hour

WHERE: South Irving Library

WHEN: 6 p.m. every other month

ABOUT:

An informal discussion group for readers who like to talk about books!

Each session focuses on a general theme, rather than an individual book.

UPCOMING READS:

Mar. 31, 2025 – Memoir March

Memoirs provide a unique window into the experiences of a particular life. Come share a favorite or poignant memoir.

May 19 - Friends in Fiction

Sometimes the ideal picture of best friends is found in books! These could be bosom buddies, siblings, the kid next door, etc. What makes these relationships memorable?

Jul. 28 - Color Your World

Art enriches lives. The focus this summer is on books about artists and the different genres of art, including visual, musical and theatrical.

Sep. 29 - Up All Night

Share some page turners that keep a reader going non-stop, even past bedtime!

Nov. 24 - Leave 'Em Laughing

Humor is said to be the hardest thing to write. Readers are invited to share which authors made them laugh.

Girls' Night Out

WHERE: Valley Ranch Library

WHEN: 7 p.m., 1st Monday of every month

ABOUT:

This women’s only club reads and discusses books about family relationships, love, friendship, and self-discovery.

Limited number of copies of the current month’s selection will be available for check out at the Valley Ranch Library information desk.

May 5 - "The Many Daughters of Afong Moy" by Jamie Ford

Jun. 2 - "Girls and Their Horses" by Eliza Jane Brazier

Jul. 7 - "Half Blown Rose" by Leesa Cross-Smith

Aug. 4 - "It All Comes Down to This" by Therese Anne Fowler

Sept. 8 - "Maame" by Jessica George

Oct. 6 - "Olga Dies Dreaming" by Xochitl Gonzalez

Nov. 3 - "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by V.E. Schwab

Dec. 1 - "Hester" by Laurie Albanese

Heritage Book Club

WHERE: Heritage Senior Center

WHEN: 7 p.m., every 3rd Thursday

ABOUT:

Heritage Book Club is an informal group of mature book lovers who read and discuss a wide variety of titles, from recent literary bestsellers to classic novels. Readers must belong to the Heritage Senior Center in order to join.

Call (972) 721-2496 for more information.

Apr. 17 - What Strange Paradise

May 15 - Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane

Jun. 19 - Remarkably Bright Creatures

Jul. 17 - Horse

Aug. 21 - This Tender Land

Sep. 18 - American Dirt

Oct. 16 - Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Nov. 20 - Bad Cree

Dec. 18 - We Are All the Same in the Dark

I <3 YA Book Club

WHERE: South Irving Library

WHEN: 7 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday of the Month

ABOUT:

I “Heart” YA is a book club for adults who can’t get enough of Young Adult literature. Connect with fellow readers as to discuss a wide range of YA books. Adults 18+ are welcome.

UPCOMING READS:

MAY 14: "Silver in the Bone" by Alexandra Bracken

JUN 11: "Lying in the Deep" by Diana Urban

JUL 9: "Spice Road" by Maiya Ibrahim

AUG 13: "Bright Ruined Things" by Samantha Cohoe

SEP 10: "Gallant" by V.E. Schwab

OCT 8: "My Dear Henry" by Kalynn Bayron

NOV 12: "Vespertine" by Margaret Rogerson

DEC 10: "A Door in the Dark" by Scott Reintgen

Kids' Summer Book Club

WHERE: West Irving Library

WHEN: One Friday a month during the summer at 4:30 p.m.

ABOUT:

Join the Kids' Summer Book Club!

This book club is for 3rd-5th graders.

UPCOMING READS:

May 2 - How to Train Your Dragon Series by Cressida Cowell

June 13 - Out of My Mind series by Sharon M. Draper

July 11 - Space Boy graphic novel series by Stephen McCranie

Aug. 8 - The Strange Case of Origami Yoda series by Tom Angleberger

Midweek Mysteries

WHERE: South Irving Library

WHEN: Noon, on the 1st Wednesday of every month

ABOUT:

Join in a lively discussion of the best that the mystery genre has to offer. Topics will range from contemporary works to the grand masters who started it all. Bring a brown bag lunch from home to enjoy.

UPCOMING READS:

May 7: Fiona Buckley

Ursula Blanchard series

Jun. 4: Baron R. Birtcher

Ty Dawson & Mike Travis series

Jul. 2: Colleen Coble

Tupelo Grove, Pelican Harbor, and Annie Pederson series

Aug. 6: James L'Etoile

Penley, Parker, & Hunter books

Sep. 3: Nita Prose

Molly the Maid series

Novel Fiction Book Club

WHERE: Valley Ranch Library

WHEN: 10 a.m., select Saturdays

ABOUT:

Please join this group for an insightful discussion centered on books from a variety of fiction genres like; Historical, Literary, General, Science Fiction, etc. Maybe even a little romance or suspense thrown in!

May 17 - "Pachinko" by Min Jin Lee

Jun. 14 - "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin

Jul. 12 - "Meet Me at the Museum" by Anne Youngson

Aug. 23 - "Symphony of Secrets" by Brendan Slocumb

Sept. - 20 - "Carrie Soto Is Back" by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Oct. 18 - "Firekeepers Daughter" by Angeline Boulley

Nov. 15 - "The Half Moon" by Mary Beth Keane

Dec. 13 - "The Address" by Fiona Davis

Book Gab to Go!

Register a non-library facilitated book club and check out one of the library's Book Gab to Go! kits to use with a book club. The kits contain 10 copies of the book along with supplemental materials such as reading group guides, an author biography, and book reviews.

Book Gab to Go! kits check out for an extended loan period of six weeks.

Two kits may be checked out simultaneously and can be reserved in advance.

View the available titles in the catalog or ask at an IPL reference desk for more information.

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Library

Book Clubs

Reading is better together! Stop by one of IPL's book clubs for good reads, good discussions, and good friends!All book clubs are intended for adults 18 and up with the exception of the Kids' Summer Book Club.

Book Lover's Happy Hour

UPCOMING READS:

Girls' Night Out

Heritage Book Club

I <3 YA Book Club

UPCOMING READS:

Kids' Summer Book Club

UPCOMING READS:

Midweek Mysteries

UPCOMING READS:

Novel Fiction Book Club

Book Gab to Go!

Reading is better together!

Stop by one of IPL's book clubs for good reads, good discussions, and good friends!

All book clubs are intended for adults 18 and up with the exception of the Kids' Summer Book Club.