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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Wednesday Morning Book Club: Something in the Water
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesJoin the Morning Book Club to talk about Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman. Copies of the book and a reader’s guide will be available to check out ahead […]
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Kid Readers Unite Book Discussion of Billions To Burn by Taylor Banks
Board Room, 2nd Floor 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesThurs. 2/12, 4:30-5:30 pm For Grades 4-6 Location: 2nd Floor Board Room How does sign-up work: We ask that you pick up your book within 5 days of sign up, […]
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Nothing But The Truth: Non-Fiction Book Club: Bad Blood (in-person)
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesThe title for February is Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup. NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The gripping story of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos—one of the biggest corporate frauds […]
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Psychological Thriller Book Discussion Series: Girl in Ice
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesTues., Feb. 24, 2026 at 7 PM: Girl in Ice by Erica Ferencik A linguist is called to a remote island off Greenland after her deceased twin brother’s fellow researcher […]
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Afghanistan Book Discussion Series: Sparks Like Stars
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesMon., Mar. 2, 2026 at 2 PM: Sparks Like Stars by Nadia Hashimi Adopted from Afghanistan forty years earlier by an American diplomat in the aftermath of a coup 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!