FIND YOUR PERFECT BOOK CLUB!

If reading matters to you, the Library’s book clubs give you the perfect opportunity to discover new books and authors. Then have fun discussing all you have discovered with fellow book lovers. Join any club or clubs that look fun to you – we can’t wait to meet you!

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

(W) January 15 | 7:30 — 8:30 p.m. | Library in the Community

Talk books, socialize, and relax with a cold one at Earnest Brew Works South Toledo, located at 4342 S Detroit Ave, Toledo, OH 43614. 21 and over only.

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The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

(W) February 19 | 7:30 — 8:30 p.m. | Library in the Community

Talk books, socialize, and relax with a cold one at Earnest Brew Works South Toledo, located at 4342 S Detroit Ave, Toledo, OH 43614. 21 and over only.

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I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai

(W) March 19 | 7:30 — 8:30 p.m. | Library in the Community

Talk books, socialize, and relax with a cold one at Patron Saints Brewery, located at 4730 W Bancroft St #8, Toledo, OH 43615. 21 and over only.

Register - 1 spots left

North Woods by Daniel Mason

(W) April 16 | 7:30 — 8:30 p.m. | Library in the Community

Talk books, socialize, and relax with a cold one at Patron Saints Brewery, located at 4730 W Bancroft St #8, Toledo, OH 43615. 21 and over only.

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Maame by Jessica George

(W) May 21 | 7:30 — 8:30 p.m. | Library in the Community

Talk books, socialize, and relax with a cold one at Patron Saints Brewery, located at 4730 W Bancroft St #8, Toledo, OH 43615. 21 and over only.

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Colored Television by Danzy Senna

(Th) February 13 | 9:30 — 10:30 a.m. | Library in the Community

Take some time to join some fellow readers in talking books over coffee at Plate 21, located at 3664 Rugby Drive in Toledo.

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The Husbands by Holly Gramazio

(Th) March 13 | 9:30 — 10:30 a.m. | Library in the Community

Take some time to join some fellow readers in talking books over coffee at Plate 21, located at 3664 Rugby Drive in Toledo.

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Swift River by Essie Chambers

(Th) April 10 | 9:30 — 10:30 a.m. | Library in the Community

Take some time to join some fellow readers in talking books over coffee at Plate 21, located at 3664 Rugby Drive in Toledo.

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The Winner by Teddy Wayne

(Th) May 8 | 9:30 — 10:30 a.m. | Library in the Community

Take some time to join some fellow readers in talking books over coffee at Plate 21, located at 3664 Rugby Drive in Toledo.

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Earthdivers Vol. 1: Kill Columbus by Stephen Graham Jones

(Th) January 16 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

Do you love comics and graphic novels (or looking to get into them)? Join us as we discuss some of the most thought-provoking and artistically striking comics from across a variety of genres.

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Power Man And Iron Fist Vol. 1 by David F. Walker

(Th) February 20 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

Do you love comics and graphic novels (or looking to get into them)? Join us as we discuss some of the most thought-provoking and artistically striking comics from across a variety of genres.

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Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons by Kelly Sue DeConnick

(Th) March 20 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

Do you love comics and graphic novels (or looking to get into them)? Join us as we discuss some of the most thought-provoking and artistically striking comics from across a variety of genres.

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Hip Hop Family Tree Vol. 1 by Ed Piskor

(Th) April 17 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

Do you love comics and graphic novels (or looking to get into them)? Join us as we discuss some of the most thought-provoking and artistically striking comics from across a variety of genres.

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Festival of Shadows: A Japanese Ghost Story by Atelier Sento

(Th) May 15 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

Do you love comics and graphic novels (or looking to get into them)? Join us as we discuss some of the most thought-provoking and artistically striking comics from across a variety of genres.

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Horror Book Club

Lone Women by Victor Lavalle

(W) February 12 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

From eerie classics to pulse-pounding new releases, embrace the thrill of chilling tales with fellow readers of all things macabre.

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Horror Book Club

Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison

(W) March 12 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

From eerie classics to pulse-pounding new releases, embrace the thrill of chilling tales with fellow readers of all things macabre.

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Horror Book Club with Author Sam Rebelein

Edenville by Sam Rebelein

(W) April 9 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

From eerie classics to pulse-pounding new releases, embrace the thrill of chilling tales with fellow readers of all things macabre.

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Horror Book Club

Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman

(W) May 14 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

From eerie classics to pulse-pounding new releases, embrace the thrill of chilling tales with fellow readers of all things macabre.

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Eight Perfect Hours by Lia Louis

(W) January 22 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

Are you sick of being shamed for loving romance? Join our Online Romance Book Club! From enemies-to-lovers to regency era, fantasy to fake-relationship, we'll read and chat across the romance genre!

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Pride and Protest featuring author Nikki Payne

(W) February 26 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

Are you sick of being shamed for loving romance? Join our Online Romance Book Club! From enemies-to-lovers to regency era, fantasy to fake-relationship, we'll read and chat across the romance genre!

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Girls with Bad Reputations featuring author Xio Axelrod

(W) March 26 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

Are you sick of being shamed for loving romance? Join our Online Romance Book Club! From enemies-to-lovers to regency era, fantasy to fake-relationship, we'll read and chat across the romance genre!

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Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon

(W) April 23 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

Are you sick of being shamed for loving romance? Join our Online Romance Book Club! From enemies-to-lovers to regency era, fantasy to fake-relationship, we'll read and chat across the romance genre!

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The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren

(W) May 28 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

Are you sick of being shamed for loving romance? Join our Online Romance Book Club! From enemies-to-lovers to regency era, fantasy to fake-relationship, we'll read and chat across the romance genre!

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Winging It with You featuring author Chip Pons

(W) August 27 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

Are you sick of being shamed for loving romance? Join our Online Romance Book Club! From enemies-to-lovers to regency era, fantasy to fake-relationship, we'll read and chat across the romance genre!

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Steinem Sisters Talking Circle

(Tu) January 28 | 6:30 — 8 p.m. | Toledo Heights

Are you tired of talking about the 2024 elections yet? Neither are we! Let's discuss the election results from a feminist perspective.

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God Help the Child by Toni Morrison

(M) February 3 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger

A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.

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I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai

(W) March 19 | 7:30 — 8:30 p.m. | Library in the Community

Talk books, socialize, and relax with a cold one at Patron Saints Brewery, located at 4730 W Bancroft St #8, Toledo, OH 43615. 21 and over only.

Register - 1 spots left

Steinem Sisters Collection Special Event

(W) March 26 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Main Library

Film Screening of My Name is Andrea, a documentary about the life and work of Andrea Dworkin.

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Andrea Dworkin

(M) April 7 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger

A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.

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My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinem

(M) May 5 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger

A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.

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(W) May 14 | 6:30 — 8 p.m. | Washington

Join us for a discussion of what feminism means to each of us and how we can work together to listen, support, and respect each other.

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What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck

(M) June 2 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger

A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.

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Believing by Anita Hill

(M) July 7 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger

A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.

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Educated by Tara Westover

(M) August 4 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger

A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.

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The Once and Future Witches by Alix Harrow

(M) October 6 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger

A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.

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Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

(M) November 3 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger

A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.

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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

(M) December 1 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger

A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.

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How to Live Free in a Dangerous World by Shayla Lawson

(W) February 12 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

Join us for a virtual book discussion devoted to self-discovery and fulfillment.

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All In Her Head by Elizabeth Comen

(W) March 12 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

Join us for a virtual book discussion devoted to self-discovery and fulfillment.

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Ambition Monster by Jennifer Romolini

(W) April 9 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

Join us for a virtual book discussion devoted to self-discovery and fulfillment.

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The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van der Kolk

(W) May 14 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

Join us for a virtual book discussion devoted to self-discovery and fulfillment.

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Good conversation, friendly faces, and great books—that’s what book club is all about. We’re looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

Upcoming events

Pride and Protest featuring author Nikki Payne

(W) February 26 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

Are you sick of being shamed for loving romance? Join our Online Romance Book Club! From enemies-to-lovers to regency era, fantasy to fake-relationship, we'll read and chat across the romance genre!

Register

Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons by Kelly Sue DeConnick

(Th) March 20 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

Do you love comics and graphic novels (or looking to get into them)? Join us as we discuss some of the most thought-provoking and artistically striking comics from across a variety of genres.

Register

Girls with Bad Reputations featuring author Xio Axelrod

(W) March 26 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

Are you sick of being shamed for loving romance? Join our Online Romance Book Club! From enemies-to-lovers to regency era, fantasy to fake-relationship, we'll read and chat across the romance genre!

Register

Edenville by Sam Rebelein

(W) April 9 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

From eerie classics to pulse-pounding new releases, embrace the thrill of chilling tales with fellow readers of all things macabre.

Register

Winging It with You featuring author Chip Pons

(W) August 27 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

Are you sick of being shamed for loving romance? Join our Online Romance Book Club! From enemies-to-lovers to regency era, fantasy to fake-relationship, we'll read and chat across the romance genre!

Register