Burlington Public Library Book Clubs

 

 

Join Burlington Public Libraries Board of Trustees as we read challenged and banned books. Each month, one of our trustees will host an exploration of books relating to a certain theme. Come with an open mind and be prepared to discuss your chosen book, the freedom to read and other topics related to banned and challenged books. Click here to learn more about banned and challenged books. 

 

Next Meeting: October 10th @ 10 AM

Next Theme: We will be reading banned or challenged books by or about LGBTQIA+ folks for National Coming Out Day (Oct. 11)

 

 

 

The magic of books is that they allow you to travel when you have to stay where you are. Join the Beyond the Book Club to explore new places, people, and culture. This group reads a selected book each month and meets on the 3rd Thursday at noon. Click here to see a list of past reads. No registration required. Physical copies of this title are available at the Welcome Desk. 

 

Next Meeting: October 15th @ 12 PM

Next Book: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

 

 

 

The Discovery Readers are a non-fiction reading club for anyone who loves learning something new. Each month highlights a different theme, and participants bring a book or article connected to that topic to share with the group. 

 

Next Meeting: November 21st @ 10 AM

Next Theme: Gratitude 

 

 

 

 

Love connecting the dots and figuring out a good whodunit? From cozy mysteries to action-packed thrillers, there's something for mystery lovers of all kinds to enjoy with this book club. This group reads a selected book each month and meets on the last Tuesday of the month at noon. Click here to see a list of past reads. No registration required. 

 

Next Meeting: October 27th @ 12 PM

Next Book: In the Woods by Tana French 

 

 

 

 

A welcoming book club exploring mindfulness, compassion, and personal growth through thoughtful books and open discussion. Readers of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome.

 

Next Meeting: October 22nd @ 12 PM

Registration Required: Click here to Register 

 

 

​​In partnership with Thyme & Spice and the Des Moines County Master Gardeners, join us to explore flavors, food, and make new friends in the library's newest book club. Each gathering will focus around a spice, and participants are encouraged to read a book that is in some way connected to the geography or culture of the spice. We'll gather to learn about the spice as well as sample it in foods and drinks. No registration required.

Next Meeting: October 17th @ 10 AM

Meeting Location: Master Gardener’s Herb Garden at Crapo Park, Burlington, IA 52601

Next Spice: Nettle (also known as stinging nettle) is a nutritional powerhouse that traces its origins to Europe, Asia, and North Nettle was used as a textile in Scotland and Denmark, so this month's suggested book list features those two locations. Meet us at the Crapo Park Herb Garden to sample nettle in tasty food, learn from the Des Moines County Master Gardeners about growing this herb, and share books related to the plant or its native geographic area. Click here to read a list of suggested titles for Nettle.