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.
Silent Book Club
On hiatus during Fall 2025, due to low attendance.
Psychological Thriller Book Discussion
One Tuesday each month at 7 pm
A librarian-led group discussing psychological thrillers.
Morning Book Club
One Wednesday each month at 10:30 am
A self-led group discussing a variety of genres.
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Wednesday Morning Book Club Author Event: John Vercher, Devil is Fine
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesAdult ProgramsJoin us for a special Morning Book club author with John Vercher, author of Devil is Fine. John will be joining us via Zoom! LONGLISTED FOR THE PEN/FAULKNER AWARD FOR […]
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November Kid Readers Unite Book Discussion: Afia in the Land of Wonders by Mia Araujo
Board Room, 2nd Floor 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesBook DiscussionsWed. November 19th, 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 […]
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Wednesday Morning Book Club: The Dollhouse
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesAdult ProgramsJoin the Morning Book Club to talk about The Dollhouse by Fiona Davis. Copies of the book and a reader’s guide will be available to check out ahead of time […]
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Psychological Thriller Book Discussion: The Perfect Liar
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesAdult ProgramsTues., Jan. 20, 2026 at 7 PM: The Perfect Liar by Thomas Christopher Greene A seemingly idyllic second marriage between a charismatic artist and a strong-willed single mother becomes subject […]
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Afghanistan Book Discussion Series: And the Mountains Echoed
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesAdult ProgramsMon., Feb. 2, 2026 at 2 PM: And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini Presents a story inspired by human love, how people take care of one another, and how […]
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!