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Midtown Readers Book Club

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

Join us as we discuss The Thursday Murder club by Richard Osmon!

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss The Thursday Murder club by Richard Osmon!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Silent Book Club®

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Book Club, Mental Health
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining our Silent Book Club® may be for you!

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Mental Health
Event Details:

Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining our Silent Book Club® may be for you!

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Freedom to Read 'em Book Club -- Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult, Everyone

March's book selection is Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult. Given the Iowa High School Book Award in 2010, it is now banned from that state's public schools.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

March's book selection is Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult. Given the Iowa High School Book Award in 2010, it is now banned from that state's public schools.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Southwest Book Club

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

This afternoon book club meets at the Southwest Branch on the 4th Wednesday* of each month during the spring and fall seasons (club will not meet in January, over the summer, or in December).

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This afternoon book club meets at the Southwest Branch on the 4th Wednesday* of each month during the spring and fall seasons (club will not meet in January, over the summer, or in December).

RIFAC Book Club

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Book Club

Join us at RIFAC for a book discussion on the last Friday of every month - no membership required! The meeting will be in Room 6. This month, we're reading The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us at RIFAC for a book discussion on the last Friday of every month - no membership required! The meeting will be in Room 6. This month, we're reading The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Alpha Book Club

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

This month's Alpha Book Club selection is The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer! This thought-provoking work on nonfiction will be sure to spark a great conversation! All are welcome to join and registration is not required.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This month's Alpha Book Club selection is The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer! This thought-provoking work on nonfiction will be sure to spark a great conversation! All are welcome to join and registration is not required.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Silent Book Club®

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Book Club, Mental Health
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining our Silent Book Club® may be for you!

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Mental Health
Event Details:

Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining our Silent Book Club® may be for you!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Southwest Book Club

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

This afternoon book club meets at the Southwest Branch on the 4th Wednesday* of each month during the spring and fall seasons (club will not meet in January, over the summer, or in December).

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This afternoon book club meets at the Southwest Branch on the 4th Wednesday* of each month during the spring and fall seasons (club will not meet in January, over the summer, or in December).

RIFAC Book Club

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Book Club

Join us at RIFAC for a book discussion on the last Friday of every month - no membership required! The meeting will be in Room 6. This month, we're reading The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us at RIFAC for a book discussion on the last Friday of every month - no membership required! The meeting will be in Room 6. This month, we're reading The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Freedom to Read 'em Book Club -- The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult, Everyone

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

This event is in the "Adult" group

Alpha Book Club

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

This month's Alpha Book Club selection is The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon! This suspenseful mystery will be sure to spark a great conversation! All are welcome to join and registration is not required.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This month's Alpha Book Club selection is The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon! This suspenseful mystery will be sure to spark a great conversation! All are welcome to join and registration is not required.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Freedom to Read 'em Book Club -- Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult, Everyone

Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson blurb

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson blurb

This event is in the "Adult" group

Midtown Readers Book Club

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

Join us as we discuss Bessie's Prayer: "I am Walter, Bessie's son": that made all the difference! by Walter Braud with the author!

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss Bessie's Prayer: "I am Walter, Bessie's son": that made all the difference! by Walter Braud with the author!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Silent Book Club®

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Book Club, Mental Health
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining our Silent Book Club® may be for you!

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Mental Health
Event Details:

Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining our Silent Book Club® may be for you!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Southwest Book Club

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

This afternoon book club meets at the Southwest Branch on the 4th Wednesday* of each month during the spring and fall seasons (club will not meet in January, over the summer, or in December).

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This afternoon book club meets at the Southwest Branch on the 4th Wednesday* of each month during the spring and fall seasons (club will not meet in January, over the summer, or in December).

RIFAC Book Club

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Book Club

Join us at RIFAC for a book discussion on the last Friday of every month - no membership required! The meeting will be in Room 6. This month, we're reading Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us at RIFAC for a book discussion on the last Friday of every month - no membership required! The meeting will be in Room 6. This month, we're reading Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Midtown Readers Book Club

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

Join us as we discuss Tom Lake by Ann Patchett! Reserve a copy through our library system HERE.

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss Tom Lake by Ann Patchett! Reserve a copy through our library system HERE.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Silent Book Club®

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Book Club, Mental Health
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining our Silent Book Club® may be for you!

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Mental Health
Event Details:

Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining our Silent Book Club® may be for you!

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Freedom to Read 'em Book Club -- Crank by Ellen Hopkins

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Historical Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult, Everyone

Crank #1 by Ellen Hopkins

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Historical Room
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Crank #1 by Ellen Hopkins

RIFAC Book Club

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Book Club

Join us at RIFAC for a book discussion on the last Friday of every month - no membership required! The meeting will be in Room 6. This month, we're reading The Great River by Boyce Upholt.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us at RIFAC for a book discussion on the last Friday of every month - no membership required! The meeting will be in Room 6. This month, we're reading The Great River by Boyce Upholt.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Silent Book Club®

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Book Club, Mental Health
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining our Silent Book Club® may be for you!

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Mental Health
Event Details:

Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining our Silent Book Club® may be for you!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Midtown Readers Book Club

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussion
Age Group:
Adult

Join us as we discuss Mrs. Christie at the Mystery Guild Library by Amanda Chapman!

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss Mrs. Christie at the Mystery Guild Library by Amanda Chapman!

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Freedom to Read 'em Book Club -- People Kill People by Ellen Hopkins

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult, Everyone

People Kill People by Ellen Hopkins

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

People Kill People by Ellen Hopkins

This event is in the "Adult" group

Midtown Readers Book Club

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussion
Age Group:
Adult

Join us as we discuss The Winds from Further West by Alexander McCall Smith!

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss The Winds from Further West by Alexander McCall Smith!