We Love Book Groups!

Join one of our ongoing book groups for children, teens, or adults at Riverton, Peaks, and the Main Library. We can also help your own book group with book sets and book club resources.

Peaks Island Kennedy-Carter Family Community Center & Branch Library

The Tuesday Adult Book Discussion Group

Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Location: Peaks Island Community Room

All are welcome to join the book group. Titles are chosen in advance by the members who rotate leading the discussion. Meetings are fun and mind-broadening. Contact the Peaks Island Branch Library for help in procuring these titles:

Oct. 11 – Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon

Nov. 15 – Songs of Willow Frost by Jamie Ford

This group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in the Peaks Island Community Room. Meetings have a moderator for each discussion, and the book group is supported by the Friends of the Peaks Island Branch Library.

This program is supported by Friends of the Peaks Island Library.

Peaks Island Middle School Book Club

Last Tuesday of the month 5:45 – 6:45 pm

This group meets on the last Tuesday of the month in the Peaks Island Community Room. We’ve discovered that readers this age love to read books (lots of books!) and to share what they are reading with others. Unlike other book groups, there is not a specific book that everyone reads each month. Instead, everyone comes together to share what they are currently reading, a favorite book, or to make recommendations and have something good to eat while enjoying each other’s company.

Everyone who is in middle school (public, private, or homeschooled) is welcome to join in the discussions as listeners or contributors. Please join us!

Contact Peaks Island with questions about their book groups.

Main Library 

Blurb Club

Every other Thursday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Check our calendar for exact dates and locations.

Hear about a book! Talk about the book you’re reading! Let’s get together and talk about books! Join us every other Thursday at noon for Blurb Club, an informal book discussion in which participants share a bit about a book they are currently reading or have recently read, and get a chance to hear similar book recommendations from other participants. Sharing is encouraged but not required.

We meet in Congress Square Park during the warmer months and at Mechanics’ Hall during cold and rainy weather.

Blurb Club is hosted by Portland Public Library, Friends of Congress Square Park and Mechanics’ Hall.

Contact Becca Starr, starr@portlib.org, with questions.

Riverton Branch Library

Riverton Book Group

This book group is currently on hiatus. Check back for updated information soon.

For a complete list of books that the Riverton Book Group has read, check out these links: Booklist 2018-Present | Booklist 2010-2017 | Booklist 2001-2009

Questions? Contact the Riverton Branch.

Portland Public Library is now offering sets of books  that you can borrow for your book group. These sets include multiple copies of the same title, often with large print or audio formats. We’ll keep the sets fresh with new titles throughout the year. What book sets are available? The sets are listed in the library’s catalog under the title  “Portland Public Library Book Discussion Sets.” You can search the catalog by that title or by  “book group sets” or “book club sets.”  Click on “Place a Hold” to be taken to a page where you can view the complete list of titles and select the specific book set that you want. You’ll need to log in to your account to place the hold online. With your library card, you can also call us to request sets (871-1700) or make your request in person at the library. MaineCat users can also request Portland Public Library Book Discussion Sets through MaineCat. Looking for more inspiration or resources to help you start your own book group? Try this list:  “Book Discussion Sets, Books About Books, & Other Resources For Your (Fantastic) Book Group.” – See more at: https://www.portlandlibrary.com/life-of-the-library/#sthash.L9JYtq1m.dpuf

Portland Public Library is now offering sets of books  that you can borrow for your book group. These sets include multiple copies of the same title, often with large print or audio formats. We’ll keep the sets fresh with new titles throughout the year. What book sets are available? The sets are listed in the library’s catalog under the title  “Portland Public Library Book Discussion Sets.” You can search the catalog by that title or by  “book group sets” or “book club sets.”  Click on “Place a Hold” to be taken to a page where you can view the complete list of titles and select the specific book set that you want. You’ll need to log in to your account to place the hold online. With your library card, you can also call us to request sets (871-1700) or make your request in person at the library. MaineCat users can also request Portland Public Library Book Discussion Sets through MaineCat. Looking for more inspiration or resources to help you start your own book group? Try this list:  “Book Discussion Sets, Books About Books, & Other Resources For Your (Fantastic) Book Group.” – See more at: https://www.portlandlibrary.com/life-of-the-library/#sthash.L9JYtq1m.dp