Book Discussion Groups
The Big Read offers several opportunities to engage fellow readers in conversation focused on Housekeeping at open book group meetings throughout the community. No RSVP necessary; simply bring a few thoughts to share about this compelling American classic. Visiting members welcome!
Kansas City Public Library Book Groups
Call 816.701.3407 for more information.
Saturday, April 17 * 2 p.m.
Trails West Branch
11401 E. 23rd St. in Independence, Mo.
Wednesday, April 21 * Noon
Central Library
14 W. 10th St. in Kansas City, Mo.
Wednesday, April 21 * 3 p.m.
Westport Branch
118 Westport Rd. in Kansas City, Mo.
Tuesday, April 27 * 6 p.m.
Waldo Branch
201 E 75th St. in Kansas City, Mo.
Saturday, May 8 * 2 p.m. Plaza Branch
4801 Main St. in Kansas City, Mo. led by Library Director Crosby Kemper III
Saturday, May 22 * 10:30 a.m.
Central Library
14 W. 10th St. in Kansas City, Mo.
Community Book Groups
Wednesday, April 14 * 6:30 p.m.
UMKC Women’s Center
105 Haag Hall in Kansas City, Mo.
816.235.1643
Wednesday, April 21 * 2 p.m.
UMKC Miller Nichols Library
800 E. 51st St. in Kansas City, Mo.
816.235.1526
Saturday, May 1 * 10:30 a.m.
The Writers Place
3607 Pennsylvania Ave. in Kansas City, Mo.
816.753.1090
KC Book Group Central
The Big Read is a nationwide initiative that seeks to revitalize the role of literary reading in American popular culture—an aim that is shared by many readers who belong to book groups, both public and private. The Kansas City Public Library seeks to strengthen its relationship with readers involved in book groups through its own initiative called KC Book Group Central, a registry that will give members access to book group kits, reader’s advisory guidance, workshops, and additional reading resources. For more information about KC Book Group Central, please e-mail kcbookgroupcentral@kclibrary.org.
