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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Croatia Book Discussion Series: Girl at War
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesMon., May 4, 2026 at 2 PM: Girl at War by Sara Nović When her happy life in 1991 Croatia is shattered by civil war, 10-year-old Ana Jurić is embroiled […]
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Wednesday Morning Book Club – First Lie Wins
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesJoin the Morning Book Club to talk about First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston. Copies of the book and a reader’s guide will be available to check out ahead of […]
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Psychological Thriller Book Discussion Series: I’ll Be You
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesTues., May 19, 2026 at 7 PM: I’ll Be You by Janelle Brown An identical twin and former child TV star reassesses the complicated bond with her estranged sister after […]
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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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Nothing But The Truth: Non-Fiction Book Club: After Cooling (in-person)
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesThe May 2026 selection is: After Cooling On Freon, Global Warming and the Terrible Cost of Comfort, Eric Dean WIlson. This “ambitious delightful” (The New York Times) work of literary […]
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!