Book Groups and Clubs
Join a Book group
Join us for lively and enlightening book discussions hosted by 15 of our Library locations. New members are always welcome and it's free to join! Copies of books will be available at the corresponding Library location one month prior to each discussion. We offer a variety of themed book groups as well, including:
- Books on Tap (three groups to choose from)
- Under 200 Club (featuring short books)
- Feminist Book Group
- Science Fiction Book Group
- And so many more!
Don't forget to check out our list of Library clubs for all ages below.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Monday Dec. 17
at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Washington
Each month we’ll choose a theme and you can read any graphic novel (including manga and comic books) that fits the theme. We will meet to discuss the graphic novels that we read. Grades 6-12.
Event Details for Graphic Novel Book ClubCommunity Read Book Discussion
Monday Dec. 17
at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Heatherdowns
Join us as we read and discuss this year’s Community Read: Tigerland by Wil Haygood.
Event Details for Community Read Book DiscussionUnder 200 Club
Monday Dec. 17
at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Sanger
No theme, no registration – we’ll be reading light/heavy/fiction/non-fiction – anything (Under 200 Pages) goes! 3rd Monday of the Month, 7-8pm
Event Details for Under 200 ClubBirmingham Book Group
Tuesday Dec. 18
at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Birmingham
Join us for a lively and enlightening discussion of a book. Copies of the book will be available at the branch one month prior to the discussion. New members always welcome.
Event Details for Birmingham Book GroupToledo Heights Book Discussion
Tuesday Dec. 18
at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Toledo Heights
Join us each month for a lively and enlightening discussion. Copies of each month's selection are available at the branch one month prior to the discussion. New members are always welcome.
Event Details for Toledo Heights Book DiscussionLit & Latte
Tuesday Dec. 18
at 5:00 p.m.
Location: West Toledo
Looking for group? We are, too! Ask a teen librarian about joining our monthly teen book club called Lit & Latte for a lively discussion about our books in our TBR pile (with lattes!)
Event Details for Lit & LattePoetry Speaks
Wednesday Dec. 19
at 6:00 p.m.
Location: King Road
Experienced writers and novices alike are invited to participate in a Winter Writing Workshop.
Event Details for Poetry SpeaksWashington Book Club
Wednesday Dec. 19
at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Washington
Join us every 3rd Wednesday at 7 pm for cookies, tea, and a great book discussion every third Wednesday of the month. The book club titles have been finalized for 2018. No registration is required.
Event Details for Washington Book ClubBooks on Tap
Wednesday Dec. 19
at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Library in the Community
Join us for this monthly group where we talk books, socialize, and relax with a cold one. Meetings take place at Earnest Brew Works at 4342 S Detroit Ave, Toledo, OH 43614. 21 and over only.
Event Details for Books on TapWashington Branch Book Discussion
Wednesday Dec. 19
at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Washington
Join us for a lively and enlightening discussion.
Event Details for Washington Branch Book DiscussionHolland Book Club
Thursday Dec. 20
at 1:00 p.m.
Location: Holland
Join us for a lively and enlightening discussion. Copies of each month's book are available at the branch one month prior to the discussion. New members are always welcome!
Event Details for Holland Book ClubMadd Poets Society
Saturday Dec. 22
at 10:00 a.m.
Location: South
The Madd Poets Society uses poetry as a holistic means of touching others using powerful messages of self-expression that can heal the human spirit. Come find the inner poet in you.
Event Details for Madd Poets SocietyLibrary Clubs
Clubs for Adults
In addition to our book groups, we also offer a variety of clubs for adults, including:
- Cookbook Club
- Coupon Club
- ESOL Club
- Euchre Club
- Grandparent Club
Browse upcoming club meetings below.
English Conversation Club
Monday Dec. 17
at 7:00 p.m.
Location: King Road
Join us in a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners of English to practice their English conversation skills.
Event Details for English Conversation ClubUnder 200 Club
Monday Dec. 17
at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Sanger
No theme, no registration – we’ll be reading light/heavy/fiction/non-fiction – anything (Under 200 Pages) goes! 3rd Monday of the Month, 7-8pm
Event Details for Under 200 ClubBirmingham Book Group
Tuesday Dec. 18
at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Birmingham
Join us for a lively and enlightening discussion of a book. Copies of the book will be available at the branch one month prior to the discussion. New members always welcome.
Event Details for Birmingham Book GroupWashington Book Club
Wednesday Dec. 19
at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Washington
Join us every 3rd Wednesday at 7 pm for cookies, tea, and a great book discussion every third Wednesday of the month. The book club titles have been finalized for 2018. No registration is required.
Event Details for Washington Book ClubBooks on Tap
Wednesday Dec. 19
at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Library in the Community
Join us for this monthly group where we talk books, socialize, and relax with a cold one. Meetings take place at Earnest Brew Works at 4342 S Detroit Ave, Toledo, OH 43614. 21 and over only.
Event Details for Books on TapWashington Branch Book Discussion
Wednesday Dec. 19
at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Washington
Join us for a lively and enlightening discussion.
Event Details for Washington Branch Book DiscussionClubs for Teens and Tweens
Do you have a teen/tween who is interested in meeting new friends and picking up a fun hobby? Joining one of our clubs is a great way to start:
- Art Club
- Anime Clubs
- Code It Club
- Dungeons and Dragons Club
- Ukulele Club
Browse upcoming club meetings below.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Monday Dec. 17
at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Washington
Each month we’ll choose a theme and you can read any graphic novel (including manga and comic books) that fits the theme. We will meet to discuss the graphic novels that we read. Grades 6-12.
Event Details for Graphic Novel Book ClubLit & Latte
Tuesday Dec. 18
at 5:00 p.m.
Location: West Toledo
Looking for group? We are, too! Ask a teen librarian about joining our monthly teen book club called Lit & Latte for a lively discussion about our books in our TBR pile (with lattes!)
Event Details for Lit & LatteCode IT Club
Thursday Dec. 20
at 4:00 p.m.
Location: King Road
Have you ever wanted to create a video game, program a robot or make a website? Come to the library, make some friends, learn more about coding and show others your skills. Grades 4-9.
Event Details for Code IT ClubCode IT Club
Thursday Jan. 3
at 4:15 p.m.
Location: King Road
Have you ever wanted to create a video game, program a robot or make a website? Come to the library, make some friends, learn more about coding and show others your skills. Grades 4-9.
Event Details for Code IT ClubCode IT Club
Tuesday Jan. 8
at 4:00 p.m.
Location: Oregon
Have you ever wanted to create a video game, program a robot or make a website? Come to the library, make some friends, learn more about coding and show others your skills. Grades 4-9.
Event Details for Code IT ClubOTAKU Anime & Manga Club
Tuesday Jan. 8
at 5:00 p.m.
Location: West Toledo
Do you know what sugoi, yatta, or kawaii mean? If so, you might just be an OTAKU! Ikuzo anime club and binge watch anime, talk manga, and eat delicious snacks with us!
Event Details for OTAKU Anime & Manga ClubClubs for Kids
Our clubs for kids offer them a great outlet for releasing energy, meeting new friends and learning new skills. Our kids clubs include:
- Chess Club
- Homeschool Club
- LEGO Club
Browse upcoming club meetings below.
Chess Club
Monday Dec. 17
at 4:00 p.m.
Location: South
Weekly chess club for children of all ages and skill levels.
Event Details for Chess ClubLEGO Club
Wednesday Dec. 19
at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Oregon
Join us on the third Wednesday of each month for LEGO building fun. We'll provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination! For school aged kids 6-14.
Event Details for LEGO ClubChess Club
Monday Dec. 24
at 4:00 p.m.
Location: South
Weekly chess club for children of all ages and skill levels.
Event Details for Chess ClubHomeschooling Book Bunch
Wednesday Jan. 2
at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Waterville
A book club for homeschoolers ages 8-12. Copies of the book will be available for check out at the Waterville Branch Library.
Event Details for Homeschooling Book BunchKids Club
Monday Jan. 7
at 4:00 p.m.
Location: West Toledo
After a hectic school day, come and unwind at Kids Club. A fun hour of silly games, awesome activities and fun challenges awaits kids ages 5-10 at the library! Something new to try and do each month.
Event Details for Kids ClubChess Club
Monday Jan. 7
at 4:00 p.m.
Location: South
Weekly chess club for children of all ages and skill levels.
Event Details for Chess Club