Book Clubs
The Avon Library has a variety of book clubs and book discussion groups that meet throughout the year. The basics are outlined below.
Author events are listed on our Local Author Page
For Adults
Contact the reference department for details on these book discussions.
If your book club needs help selecting books, or would like us to borrow titles for you, let us know!
International Book Discussion
One Monday each month at 2 pm
A librarian-led group discussing fictional books set internationally.
Morning Book Club
One Wednesday each month at 10:30 am
A self-led group discussing a variety of genres.
Nothing But the Trust: Non-Fiction Book Club
This self-led group meets on the third Thursday of the month, at 1pm.
Psychological Thriller Book Discussion
One Tuesday each month at 7 pm
A librarian-led group discussing psychological thrillers.
Silent Book Club
On hiatus during Fall 2025, due to low attendance.
Events
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Rescheduled from 4/6/26: Afghanistan Book Discussion Series: The Bookseller of Kabul
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesMon., Apr. 13, 2026 at 2 PM: The Bookseller of Kabul by Åsne Seierstad The Norwegian journalist provides a portrait of a committed Muslim man and his family living in […]
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Wednesday Morning Book Club – Sense & Sensibility
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesJoin the Morning Book Club to talk about Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen. Copies of the book and a reader’s guide will be available to check out ahead of […]
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CANCLED: Nothing But The Truth: Non-Fiction Book Club: Born in Flames (in-person)
The April meeting of this book club is canceled. This month's title is Born in Flames, by Bench Ansfield. ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES 100 NOTABLE BOOKS OF 2025 […]
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Graphic Novel Book Club Ages 8–11: Sidekicks Vol. 1 by Dan Santat
Board Room, 2nd Floor 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesWhen: Thurs. April 16th, 2:00-3:00 PM (during Avon's April Spring vacation week) Open to: Ages 8-11 Location: Board Room, 2nd Floor Sign up, read the book, then show up to […]
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April Homeschool Book Club: Carrefour Curse by Diane K. Salerni
Children's Art Studio 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesFor Ages 9-12: This month's book: Carrefour Curse by Diane K. Salerni Registration Required Homeschoolers are invited to discuss various books! Who: Ages 9-12 Location: Avon Library, 2nd Floor – Art […]
For Kids & Teens:
Nutmeg Narwhals
For grades 2 – 3.
Kids read and discuss elementary Nutmeg nominees and engage in an activity related to the book.
Kid Readers Unite (KRU)
For grades 4 – 6.
Kids read and discuss advance reader copies (ARCs) of tween books!
Teen Readers Unite (TRU)
Teens in grades 7 – 12.
Teens read and discuss advance reader copies (ARCs) of teen books!