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. For this month, we will be celebrating women’s history month and reading banned books written by women. 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, and click here to see a list of suggested books.
Next Meeting: March 14th @ 10 AM
Next Book: Women’s History Month: Banned books by women
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.
Next Meeting: March19th @ Noon
Next Book: Trinity Sight by Jennifer Givhan
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: March 21st @ 10 AM
Next Theme: Women’s History Month
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: February 24th @ Noon
Next Book: Happiness Falls by Angie Kim
In partnership with Thyme & Spice, 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: April 18th @ 10 AM
Meeting Location: Thyme & Spice - 612 Jefferson St. Burlington, IA
Next Spice: Coriander is an herbaceous annual with green leaves (known as cilantro) and traces its origins to southern Europe and the Middle East, though most plants are now grown in Morocco. Sample coriander in tasty food, learn from the Des Moines County Master Gardeners about growing this annual, and share books related to the spice or its native geographic area.