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: 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 […]
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Morning Book Club: Virtual Author Event with Amy Jo Burns
Community Room 2 (divided room) 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesJoin the Morning Book Club in this special Zoom author event with Amy Jo Burns to discuss her novel Wait for Me. (Amy Jo will join us virtually; readers will […]
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Nothing But The Truth: Non-Fiction Book Club: Nickel and Dimed (in-person)
The July 2026 selection is Nickel and Dimed: On (not) getting by in America, by Barbara Ehrenreich In this now classic work, Barbara Ehrenreich, our sharpest and most original social […]
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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, […]
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Cozy Mystery Book Club: Mastering Art of French Cooking (in-person)
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesThis book club will meet on the last Saturday of each month, at 10:30 am, in the atrium on the first floor of the library. July’s title is: Mastering the […]
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!