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Book Groups

Tackle your To-Be-Read list together or find a new favorite with new friends.

Johnson County Library hosts book groups year-round, for all ages, and all topics and genres — and we have online book clubs, too! Whether we're reading the classics or the latest smash hits, we provide copies, a cozy space for all, and lively discussions and activities. Just register to attend!

Kid Book Club

Calling all first, second and third graders! If you love reading, join us for a fun book exploration. Each session, we’ll dive into a new book with a staff-led talk and activity inspired by the story.

Space is limited so registration for each discussion is required. Copies of the books are available for participants while supplies last. Staff will contact participants to distribute books.

Please note: The Blue Valley Kid Book club will not meet in November.

September: Humphrey's Really Wheely Racing Day

When a student brings a hamster-sized racecar to class, it means just one thing: Humphrey is going to be in a hamster race!

October: Cabin Head and Tree Head

Enjoy several short stories of two best buds who go on adventures and make new friends together!

November: The Used-to-be Best Friend

Jo Jo is worried that her best friend, Fern, might not want to be her friend any more. Can Jo Jo learn to make new friends at school?

December: Mac Undercover

Mac's first mission as a spy is no small feat: track down the crown jewels for the Queen of England!

Event Dates by Location

Tween Book Club

Tweens ages 9-13: Let’s get together to read new books, discuss ideas and characters and meet other book lovers! Each session features a new book, a staff-led group discussion and a related activity. Can't make it in person? We have an online book club, too!

Space is limited so registration for each discussion is required. Copies of the books are available for participants while supplies last. Staff will contact participants to distribute books.

September: Invisible

Five kids with so little in common get put together for a community service project. Can these overlooked kids make a big difference?

October: Dying to Meet You

Author I.B. Grumply moves into a new house hoping to escape writer's block -- but it turns out he's not the only one who lives there...

November: Red Bird Danced

Ariel has always danced ballet. But ever since her Auntie went missing, Ariel's dancing doesn't feel like flying anymore.

December: The Only Black Girls in Town

Alberta's a surfer, Edie's a goth -- they could not be any more different. But, when school gets tough, they end up coming together.

Event Dates by Location

Historical Girl Book Club

Explore key moments in American history through the eyes of relatable characters in this engaging book club. These stories will offer unique historical insights from a girl’s point of view. Join us to read, participate in an activity and make new friends. Best for ages 8-12.

Space is limited so registration for each discussion is required. Copies of the books are available for participants while supplies last. Staff will contact participants to distribute books.

September: Rebellion 1776

Boston, 1776: Elsbeth's father goes missing. In a town where no one can be trusted, how long can she survive on her own?

October: Lightning Mary

Mary must use her wits and courage to hunt fossils to provide for her family. She also chases her impossible dream: to become a scientist.

November: Prairie Lotus

Hanna and her father face racism and resistance as they try to make a home for themselves in Dakota Territory.

December: Five Days at the Hotel Adams

Two girls race against the clock to stop a plot to burn down the Adams Hotel and learn that good things always come from trying your best.

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Teen Graphic Novel Book Club

Are you a longtime graphic novel fan? Or maybe you’re just curious about the format. This book club is for you! Each month, teen readers come together to dig into a new graphic novel – exploring the story, the art and the way the two work together to tell a story. Come ready to discuss, do an activity and discover your next favorite read.

Copies are available while supplies last. Staff will contact participants to distribute books. Registration is required for each session.

September: Dark Moon: The Blood Altar

The seven most popular boys try to keep their vampire identities a secret -- but a new student with hidden powers might upset everything.

October: A Bite of Pepper

Pepper might be a vampire, but she's still your average teenage girl...until she meets human Ana at the vampire ball.

November: This Place Kills Me

Abby was one of the last people to see the school star alive -- and she's certain something dark is going on at her new school.

December: The Glass Scientists, Volume 1

Dr. Henry Jekyll starts the Society for Arcane Sciences to change perspectives -- but a stranger threatens to expose Jekyll's worst secret.

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Run Your Own Book Club

Are you involved in a book group and looking for more titles to try? The Library can help! We have Book Group Kits available at the Central Resource Library with 10-15 copies of one title that can be checked out for up to six weeks.

Reserve a Kit Today!

Adults Book Discussions

Explore a wide-ranging selection of books and build community with fellow readers at Johnson County Library’s Book Discussions. Book choices include patron suggestions, titles connected to other Library programs and books selected for their unique perspectives, rich storytelling and varied characters. Whether you’re a casual reader or a dedicated book lover, there’s always something new to discover. Space is limited so registration for each discussion is required. Copies are available to borrow for all participants.

Can't make it in person? We host online book discussions too!

Summer & Fall Discussions and Events

Adult book discussions

Event

Book Discussion with the Author: The Hatak Witches

Oct 17th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Merriam Plaza Library
Join Devon A. Mihesuah in discussing her novel and explore its blend of history, culture, family, and magic.

Book Discussion: The God of the Woods

When a child disappears from an elite summer camp, long-buried secrets begin to surface.

Book Discussion: The Country of the Blind

A reflective memoir that considers what it means to lose sight while discovering new ways of belonging and understanding the world.

Book Discussion: The Hatak Witches

This tale of resistance explores who holds magic, whose histories are told and how traditions persist through erasure's pressures.

Adult book discussions

Book Discussion: Everything is Tuberculosis

Patron Pick! This nonfiction work weaves the personal story of a tuberculosis patient in Sierra Leone with the global history of disease.

Book Discussion: Red Bird Danced

This juvenile novel follows two Ojibwe kids learning to cope with tragic life events. Meet the author at the Writers Conference!

Book Discussion: Godwin

Two half brothers are drawn into the search for a remarkably talented young soccer player in Africa.

Book Discussion: All Systems Red

A security android wants autonomy, privacy and uninterrupted access to its favorite shows — but keeps getting pulled into human crises.

Book Discussion: How to Know a Person

Part memoir, part reflection, this book is a call to cultivate a generative inner life alongside relationships grounded in authenticity.
Event

English Language Learner Book Group, part of a series

Sep 12th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Oak Park Library
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Enjoy stories, meet new people and practice English in a relaxed and friendly environment. *You* help choose our books!

A Mystery Book Discussion: Murder on the Orient Express

Follow Hercule Poirot as he investigates a shocking death on a passenger train in one of Agatha Christie's most daring mysteries.

December: Discussion Group Book Swaps

Instead of our book discussions, we’re hosting Book Swaps! Bring a gently used book or two & find new-to-you reads from fellow book lovers.

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