Book Groups

Central | Bluford | North-East | Plaza | Ruiz | Sugar Creek
Trails West | Waldo | Westport

Central Library

Downtowners Book Group
A lively mix of fiction, nonfiction, classics, and genres.
Every Third Wednesday at Noon

Women Who Dare Book Group
Fiction and nonfiction by and about ordinary women experiencing extraordinary challenges.
Every Second Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Common Grounds Book Group
A focus on contemporary American authors of fiction and nonfiction who explore modern issues.
Last Saturday of every other month at 11 a.m.

Bluford Branch

Black Classics Book Group
Devoted to reading and discussing works written by African or African American authors that can be considered great classics—these include outstanding works of fiction, poetry, drama and non-fiction. 
Second Saturday in: February, April, June, August, October, and December; at 2:30 p.m.

Heat of the Night Book Group
Reads and discusses mystery novels written by African American or African authors, or featuring an African-American or African detective. 
Second Saturday in: January, March, May, July, September, and November; at 2:30 p.m.

North-East Branch

North-East Book Group
Every First Sunday at 2 p.m.

Teen Book Group
Every Third Thursday at 4:30 p.m.

Plaza Branch

Barista's Book Group
Every Third Wednesday at 7 p.m.

FYI Book Group
The Kansas City Public Library coordinates this book group for The Kansas City Star’s FYI section. FYI Book Group discussions will be published in summary form in a later edition of The Star’s FYI section. RSVPs are required.

Great Books KC Book Group
See details below.

Ruiz Branch

Girls' Night Out Book Group
Every Second Friday at 5 p.m.

Sugar Creek Branch

Teen Creek Book Group
Every Last Monday at 5 p.m.

Trails West Branch

The Light Readers Book Group
A Christian fiction book group.
Every Second Saturday at 2 p.m.

Oh My Teen Book Group
Every Second Tuesday at 5 p.m.

Trailblazers Book Group
Every Third Saturday at 2 p.m.

Waldo Branch

Mysterious Undertakings Book Group
Contemporary and classic mysteries
Every First Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Fourth Tuesday Book Group
Literary and newsworthy fiction and nonfiction
Every Fourth Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Westport Branch

Mystery at 118 Book Group
Every Third Wednesday at 3 p.m.

Inspirational Book Group
Every Third Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.

Other book groups that meet at the library

Great Books KC Book Group
Classic literature that has stood the test of time
Plaza Branch, Small meeting room
Last Friday of each month, 7 p.m. (unless noted otherwise)
Contact: Clif Hostetler, 816.701.3481 or chostetler@kc.rr.com
Reading Schedule available at greatbookskc.blogspot.com.