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
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Nothing But The Truth: Non-Fiction Book Club: Mountains Beyond Mountains (in-person)
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesThe June 2026 selection is Mountains Beyond Mountains, by Tracy Kidder. This compelling and inspiring book shows how one person can work wonders. In Mountains Beyond Mountains, Pulitzer Prize–winning author […]
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Psychological Thriller Book Discussion Series: The Nowhere Child
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesTues., Jun. 23, 2026 at 7 PM: The Nowhere Child by Christian White A young woman's life is turned upside down when she discovers that she may have been abducted in […]
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Poetry Group: Spring 2026 Sessions (in-person)
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesJoin 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, […]
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Cozy Mystery Book Club (in-person)
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesJoin us for the inaugural meeting of the Cozy Mystery Book club! This book club will meet on the last Saturday of each month, at 10:30 am, in the atrium […]
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Croatia Book Discussion Series: More Than I Love My Life
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesMon., Jul. 6, 2026 at 2 PM: More Than I Love My Life by David Grossman Thirty-year-old Gili seeks to make a film that might help explain her life and […]
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!