Book Groups

Central Library

Common Grounds Book Group [1]
A focus on contemporary American authors of fiction and nonfiction who explore modern issues.
Last Saturday of every other month at 11 a.m.

Downtowners Book Group [2]
A lively mix of fiction, nonfiction, classics, and genres.
Every Third Wednesday at Noon

Toward Justice [3]
This group will explore the writings of great thinkers and activists who have worked toward social justice.
Every Third Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Women Who Dare Book Group [4]
Fiction and nonfiction by and about ordinary women experiencing extraordinary challenges.
Every Second Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Bluford Branch

Black Classics Book Group [5]
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 [6]
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 [7]
Every First Sunday at 2 p.m.

Plaza Branch

Barista's Book Group [8]
Every Third Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Stranger Than Fiction Book Group [9]
Sometimes humorous. Sometimes serious. Always nonfiction.
Every Fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Ruiz Branch

Girls' Night Out Book Group [10]
Every Second Friday at 5 p.m.

Sugar Creek Branch

After Lunch [11]
Second and Fourth Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.

Sugar Creek Seniors [12]
Second & Fourth Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. at the Fairmount Community Center, 217 South Cedar Avenue

Teen Creek Book Group [13]
Every Last Tuesday at 4 p.m.

Trails West Branch

Graphic Fiction Readers [14]
Every Third Tuesday

Oh My Teen Book Group [15]
Every Second Tuesday at 5 p.m.

Trailblazers Book Group [16]
Every Third Saturday at 2 p.m.

Waldo Branch

Fourth Tuesday Book Group [17]
Literary and newsworthy fiction and nonfiction
Every Fourth Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Literature in Translation [18]
Every Fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Mysterious Undertakings Book Group [19]
Contemporary and classic mysteries
Every First Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Westport Branch

Between the Lines [20]
First Friday of every month at 12 p.m.

Inspirational Book Group [21]
Every Third Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.

Other Book Groups That Meet at the Library

FYI Book Group [22]
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 [23]
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 [24]
Reading Schedule available at greatbookskc.blogspot.com [23].