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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Morning Book Club: Artemis
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesCopies 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 […]
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Nothing But The Truth: Non-Fiction Book Club: A Marriage At Sea (in-person)
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesThe November 2026 selection is A Marriage at Sea, by Sophie Elmhirst Maurice and Maralyn make an odd couple. He’s a loner, awkward and obsessive; she’s charismatic and ambitious. But […]
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November Kid Readers Unite: Fast Break by Shawn Pryor + author visit via Zoom!
Board Room, 2nd Floor 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesThurs. November 19th, 4:30-5:30pm. Shawn Pryor, the author of Fast Break, will join us via Zoom! For kids in ages 8-12 Location: 2nd Floor Board Room Registration required. Sign up to […]
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Cozy Mystery Book Club: Dog on it (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. November’s title is: Dog On […]
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Agatha Christie and the Eleven Missing Days: A Conversation with Jared Cade (virtual)
Online (Zoom)Join us for a conversation with Jared Cade to discuss his book, Agatha Christie and the Eleven Missing Days. About Agatha Christie and the Eleven Missing Days. In December 1926, […]
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!