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!
Cozy Mystery Book Club
This new group will meet on the last Saturday of the month, at 10:30 am. First meeting is 6/27/26.
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.
Events
-
-
Morning Book Club: The Spectacular
Copies of the book and a reader’s guide will be available to check out ahead of time at the Reference Desk. Past participation is not required for this once-a-month book […]
-
The Odyssey: A Timeless Journey (in person)
Teen ProgramsWhy Do We Return to Homer’s Odyssey? Why are we still captivated by the story of a weary, flawed warrior struggling to navigate his way to his home in Ithaca […]
-
Nothing But The Truth: Non-Fiction Book Club: Devil in the White City (in-person)
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesThe August 2026 selection is Devil in the White City, by Erik Larson. #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Splendid […]
-
Psychological Thriller Book Discussion: I Let You Go
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesPsychological Thriller Book Discussion Series at the Avon Public Library Tues., Aug. 25, 2026 at 7 PM: I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh A gripping psychological thriller that follows […]
-
Poetry Group: 2026 Sessions (in-person)
Join our in-person poetry conversation! This group will be led by poet and author Christine Beck. Christine will present a poem by a well-known poet, invite people to comment on it, […]
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!