A focus on contemporary American authors of fiction and nonfiction who explore modern issues.
Last Saturday of every other month at 11 a.m. in the café area of Kirk Hall

A lively mix of fiction, nonfiction, classics, and genres.
Every Third Wednesday at Noon in the President's Office

Fiction and nonfiction by and about ordinary women experiencing extraordinary challenges.
Every Second Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Chairman's Office

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.

Reads and discusses mystery novels written by African American or African authors, or featuring an African-American or African detective. The club meets to discuss the books as mystery novels and as reflections of the black experience.
Second Saturday in: January, March, May, July, September, and November; at 2:30 p.m.

Read a wide variety of subjects from fiction to non-fiction and graphic novels.
Every First Sunday at 2 p.m.

Discuss books and work on quilting projects. Beginners are welcome!
Second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.

Literary and newsworthy fiction and nonfiction. The group takes turns picking books and facilitating. Co-sponsored with the American Association of University Women.
Every Fourth Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Every Fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Contemporary and classic mysteries. The group takes turns facilitating.
Every First Monday at 6:30 p.m.

The Waldo Readers’ Circle reads short stories from cultures around the world, and the occasional novel. Topics include friendship, family, and human relationships; moral issues and social problems; professional life and politics; religion and spirituality.
Every Wednesday from 12-1:30 p.m. in Meeting Room B

Every Third Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Classic literature that has stood the test of time. Reading Schedule available at greatbookskc.blogspot.com.
Last Friday of each month, 7 p.m. in the Small Meeting Room

A book group for the Friends of the Kansas City Public Library. For more information about the Friends of the Library, or to join, please visit kclibraryfriends.org »
The fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

Second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Small Meeting Room

Second and Fourth Thursdays at 3 p.m.

Every Fourth Wednesday at 12:15 p.m.
This group meets at the Fairmount Community Center, 217 South Cedar Avenue.

Join a community of like-minded readers for engaging discussions of great fiction as part of Trailblazers. Reserve selected titles at the nearest library service desk or from your home computer. Discussions are free and open to the public.
Every Third Saturday at 2 p.m.

First Friday of every month at 12 p.m.

KC Queer Readers is a diverse group of queer-identified folks who love to read. Featured works will focus on queer characters and queer authors. Suggestions and queer lit news are always welcome! To participate, follow and discuss on the KC Queer Readers on tumblr.

Fourth Thursday of every month at 6 p.m.

First Thursday of the month at 6 p.m.

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. Dates, times, and locations of discussions vary.