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Apr
14
Mon, 6:30pm - 7:30pm In-Person
Westover Library, Longfellow Room
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Take a Chance Book Club: "North Woods"

Expand your Reading Horizons! Are you interested in joining a book club but not sure what you might like to read? We are a book club that reads and discusses a different genre each month. Take a...  More
Apr
15
Tue, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Aurora Hills Library

Aurora Hills Readers Book Club: "An American Family: A Memoir of Hope and Sacrifice"

Join us for a lively monthly book club at Aurora Hills! We meet in person every 3rd Tuesday of the month at Aurora Hills Branch from 6:30 – 7:45 pm. Newcomers are welcome! This book club is led by...  More
Apr
15
Tue, 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online
Aurora Hills Library
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Never Too Old Book Club: "Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute"

A YA (Young Adult) Book Club for Adults Because you're never too old to enjoy YA! We meet online via Zoom on the 3rd Monday of the month. The April book is ""Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute" by...  More
Apr
16
Wed, 6:30pm - 7:30pm In-Person
Columbia Pike Library, Drew Room

Reading on the Pike: "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store"

Come check out the Pike and chat about the latest great books! This bookclub meets in person on the third Wednesday of each month. Newcomers are always welcome! We are reading: Jan.15 : "Parable...  More
Apr
16
Wed, 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online
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Strange Lands Book Club: "Armor" by John Steakley

We enjoy informal discussions on a wide range of science fiction titles This is a volunteer-led book club. We meet the third Wednesday evening of the month online via Zoom. New members are always...  More
Apr
19
Sat, 11:00am - 12:00pm In-Person
Courthouse Library, Cherry Conference Room
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Court of Fiction Book Club: "Starter Villain"

Reading general interest and contemporary fiction We meet the 3rd Saturday of the month. Newcomers are always welcome, no matter when you read the book! Led by an experienced volunteer. We are...  More
Apr
21
Mon, 6:30pm - 7:30pm In-Person
Cherrydale Library
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Great Decisions Discussion Group

Prepare To Discuss the World! We invite you to join Cherrydale Library's Great Decisions Discussion Group, which meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month. Great Decisions is America's...  More
Apr
21
Mon, 6:30pm - 7:30pm In-Person
Courthouse Library, Dogwood Conference Room
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Short Story Social Club

Friendly discussions of a short story or two. Each story is available freely online or as a print-out held at the Courthouse Library. Expect esoteric, experimental, and playfully untraditional reads!...  More
Apr
21
Mon, 7:00pm - 8:00pm In-Person
*Off-Site, Samuel Beckett's Irish Pub, 2800 South Randolph Street, Arlington VA 22206
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Books on Tap: "The Body in the Library"

Join us for a cocktail and book discussion Newcomers are always welcome! We meet in person on the third Monday of each month except on those Mondays that we are closed because of a holiday, in which...  More
Apr
24
Thu, 10:30am - 12:00pm In-Person
Central Library, Bluemont Room
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Thursday Morning with Friends Book Club: "James"

Reading and discussing current literary fiction, historical fiction and some nonfiction titles. We are the Thursday Morning with Friends Book Club. We meet every fourth Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m....  More
Apr
24
Thu, 2:00pm - 3:00pm In-Person
Westover Library, Longfellow Room
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Book Whisperers Day Book Club: "Pride and Prejudice"

We read a mix of fiction and non-fiction, including classic works. Join us! From September 2024 until April 2025, Book Whisperers Book Club will meet both at 2 pm and 6:30 pm to discuss the same...  More
Apr
24
Thu, 6:30pm - 7:30pm In-Person
Westover Library, Longfellow Room
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Book Whisperers Evening Book Club: "Pride and Prejudice"

We read a mix of fiction and non-fiction, including classic works. Join us! From September 2024 until April 2025, Book Whisperers Book Club will meet both at 2 pm and 6:30 pm to discuss the same...  More
Apr
26
Sat, 2:00pm - 3:00pm In-Person / Online
Courthouse Library, Azalea Conference Room
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Love is Love LGBTQIA+ Book Club **NEW TIME AND LOCATION**: "The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet"

Join us for a fun discussion of LGBTQIA+ themed books! Our bookclub features a monthly selection of fiction and non-fiction titles centered on queer characters. Meetings are held in person at...  More
Apr
28
Mon, 6:30pm - 7:30pm In-Person
Central Library, Glebe Room
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Monday Evening with Friends Book Club: "Beasts of a Little Land"

Reading and discussing a range of classic and current fiction and non-fiction current literary and historical fiction We meet the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30p.m. (Except May and December when we...  More
Apr
28
Mon, 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Cherrydale Library

Cherrydale Library Book Group: "An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s"

We're a volunteer-led Zoom book club focused on fiction and nonfiction titles. New members are always welcome. Discussions are held usually on the 4th Monday of every month, unless otherwise noted. ...  More
Apr
29
Tue, 6:30pm - 7:30pm In-Person
Shirlington Library, Campbell Room
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Celebrity Biography Book Club: "Becoming"

Get to know your favorite celebrity Each month we will read a hot new biography about a celebrity currently in the public eye. Join us the last Tuesday of the month for a lively discussion led by...  More
Apr
29
Tue, 6:45pm - 7:45pm In-Person
Glencarlyn Library
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Glencarlyn Book Club: "A Confederacy of Dunces"

Let's talk about books at Glencarlyn Library! Join us at the Library for a book discussion on "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole. The Glencarlyn Book Club is held monthly at Glencarlyn...  More
May
2
Fri, 12:00pm - 1:00pm In-Person
Central Library, Bluemont Room
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Arlington 55+ Book Club: "The Three Mothers"

We meet to discuss an eclectic mix of fiction and nonfiction. This book club is hosted in partnership with the Arlington's Office of Senior Adult Programs. We are led by an experienced volunteer....  More
May
6
Tue, 1:00pm - 2:00pm In-Person
Shirlington Library, Campbell Room
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Read Between the Lines: "The Vulnerables"

Discussing recent fiction & nonfiction Newcomers are always welcome! We meet in person the first Tuesday of each month. Discussion is staff led. Our May selection is "The Vulnerables" by Sigrid...  More
May
6
Tue, 5:00pm - 5:45pm In-Person
Central Library, Quincy Room
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High School TAB

For grades 9 to 12 Join our award-winning book club for high school students. High School TAB is a club where participants have pizza and snacks and share what they've been reading. It's a fun and...  More
May
6
Tue, 5:00pm - 6:00pm In-Person
Cherrydale Library, Loft
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The Book Crushers Club: Shepherdess Warriors

It's Book Crushin' Time!! Are you a 3rd, 4th or 5th grader? If so, then join forces to discuss how we CRUSHED the graphic novel... New members are always welcome. Registration is required. Space is...  More
May
12
Mon, 6:30pm - 7:30pm In-Person
Westover Library, Longfellow Room
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Take a Chance Book Club: "House of Sticks"

Expand your Reading Horizons! Are you interested in joining a book club but not sure what you might like to read? We are a book club that reads and discusses a different genre each month. Take a...  More
May
13
Tue, 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online
Aurora Hills Library
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Blue and Yellow Book Club: "Yellowface"

We meet virtually to discuss popular fiction and non fiction! We meet online via Zoom on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers are welcome! A Zoom account is not required to join, but you will need...  More
May
14
Wed, 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online
Shirlington Library
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Escapism Book Club with Author Bethany Turner

Join us for a Zoom meeting with Author Bethany Turner Join APL to celebrate the lighter side of literature. Take an escape with a romance and get to know Bethany Turner, author of "Cole and Laila...  More
May
17
Sat, 11:00am - 12:00pm In-Person
Courthouse Library, Azalea Conference Room

Court of Fiction Book Club: "My Sister, the Serial Killer"

Reading general interest and contemporary fiction We meet the 3rd Saturday of the month. Newcomers are always welcome, no matter when you read the book! Led by an experienced volunteer. We are...  More
May
17
Sat, 2:00pm - 3:00pm In-Person / Online
Courthouse Library, Azalea Conference Room
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Love is Love LGBTQIA+ Book Club "The Very Nice Box"

Join us for a fun discussion of LGBTQIA+ themed books! Our bookclub features a monthly selection of fiction and non-fiction titles centered on queer characters. Meetings are held in person at...  More
May
19
Mon, 6:30pm - 7:30pm In-Person
Cherrydale Library
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Great Decisions Discussion Group

Prepare To Discuss the World! We invite you to join Cherrydale Library's Great Decisions Discussion Group, which meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month. Great Decisions is America's...  More
May
19
Mon, 6:30pm - 7:30pm In-Person
Central Library, Glebe Room
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Monday Evening with Friends Book Club: "Twilight of Democracy"

Reading and discussing a range of classic and current fiction and non-fiction current literary and historical fiction We meet the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30p.m. (Except May and December when we...  More
May
19
Mon, 6:30pm - 7:30pm In-Person
Courthouse Library, Dogwood Conference Room

Short Story Social Club

Friendly discussions of a short story or two. Each story is available freely online or as a print-out held at the Courthouse Library. Expect esoteric, experimental, and playfully untraditional reads!...  More
May
19
Mon, 7:00pm - 8:00pm In-Person
*Off-Site, Samuel Beckett's Irish Pub, 2800 South Randolph Street, Arlington VA 22206
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Books on Tap: "My Murder"

Join us for a cocktail and book discussion Newcomers are always welcome! Discussion is staff led. We meet in person on the third Monday of each month except on those Mondays that we are closed...  More
May
19
Mon, 7:30pm - 8:45pm Online
Cherrydale Library

The Cherrydale Library Book Group: "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to his White Mother"

We're a volunteer-led Zoom book club focused on fiction and nonfiction titles. New members are always welcome. Discussions are held usually on the 4th Monday of every month, unless otherwise noted. ...  More
May
20
Tue, 4:00pm - 4:45pm In-Person
Central Library, Bluemont Room
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Rainbow Reads Teen Book Club

For grades 6 through 12 Rainbow Reads is a lively book group for teens to discover and discuss LGBTQ+ books, share stories, and enjoy snacks. All middle and high school students welcome....  More
May
20
Tue, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Aurora Hills Library

Aurora Hills Readers Book Club: "Clara Bow: Runnin' Wild"

Join us for a lively monthly book club at Aurora Hills! We meet in person every 3rd Tuesday of the month at Aurora Hills Branch from 6:30 – 7:45 pm. Newcomers are welcome! This book club is led by...  More
May
20
Tue, 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online
Aurora Hills Library
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Never Too Old Book Club: "Displacement"

A YA (Young Adult) Book Club for Adults Because you're never too old to enjoy YA! We meet online via Zoom on the 3rd Monday of the month. The May book is "Displacement" by Kiku Hughes. We are...  More
May
21
Wed, 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online
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Strange Lands Book Club: "A Stranger in Olondria"

We enjoy informal discussions on a wide range of science fiction titles This is a volunteer-led book club. We meet the third Wednesday evening of the month online via Zoom. New members are always...  More
May
22
Thu, 10:30am - 12:00pm In-Person
Central Library, Bluemont Room
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Thursday Morning with Friends Book Club: "Their Eyes Were Watching God"

Reading and discussing current literary fiction, historical fiction and some nonfiction titles. We are the Thursday Morning with Friends Book Club. We meet every fourth Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m....  More
May
22
Thu, 6:30pm - 7:30pm In-Person
Westover Library, Longfellow Room
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Book Whisperers Book Club: "Lady Tan's Circle of Women"

We read a mix of fiction and non-fiction, including classic works. Join us! Attendees can choose the time that works best for them. New members are always welcome! We are reading: May 22: “Lady T...  More
May
27
Tue, 6:30pm - 7:30pm In-Person
Shirlington Library, Campbell Room
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Celebrity Biography Book Club: "Open Book"

Get to know your favorite celebrity Each month we will read a hot new biography about a celebrity currently in the public eye. Join us the last Tuesday of the month for a lively discussion led by...  More
May
27
Tue, 6:45pm - 7:45pm In-Person
Glencarlyn Library
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Glencarlyn Book Club: "Happiness Falls"

Let's talk about books at Glencarlyn Library! Join us at the Library for a book discussion on "Happiness Falls" by Angie Kim. The Glencarlyn Book Club is held monthly at Glencarlyn Library, on the...  More
Jun
3
Tue, 1:00pm - 2:00pm In-Person
Shirlington Library, Campbell Room
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Read Between the Lines: "Poverty, By America"

Discussing recent fiction & nonfiction Newcomers are always welcome! We meet in person the first Tuesday of each month. Discussion is staff led. Our June selection is Poverty, By America by...  More
Jun
6
Fri, 12:00pm - 1:00pm In-Person
Central Library, Bluemont Room
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Arlington 55+ Book Club: "The Lincoln Highway"

We meet to discuss an eclectic mix of fiction and nonfiction. This book club is hosted in partnership with the Arlington's Office of Senior Adult Programs. We are led by an experienced volunteer....  More
Jun
9
Mon, 6:30pm - 7:30pm In-Person
Westover Library, Longfellow Room
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Take a Chance Book Club: "I Kissed Shara Wheeler"

Expand your Reading Horizons! Are you interested in joining a book club but not sure what you might like to read? We are a book club that reads and discusses a different genre each month. Take a...  More
Jun
10
Tue, 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online
Aurora Hills Library
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Blue and Yellow Book Club: "A Woman of Intelligence"

We meet virtually to discuss popular fiction and non fiction! We meet online via Zoom on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers are welcome! A Zoom account is not required to join, but you will need...  More
Jun
16
Mon, 6:30pm - 7:30pm In-Person
Courthouse Library, Dogwood Conference Room

Short Story Social Club

Friendly discussions of a short story or two. Each story is available freely online or as a print-out held at the Courthouse Library. Expect esoteric, experimental, and playfully untraditional reads!...  More
Jun
16
Mon, 7:00pm - 8:00pm In-Person
*Off-Site, Samuel Beckett's Irish Pub, 2800 South Randolph Street, Arlington VA 22206
REGISTER

Books on Tap: "Signal Fires"

Join us for a cocktail and book discussion Newcomers are always welcome! Discussion is staff led. We meet in person on the third Monday of each month except on those Mondays that we are closed...  More
Jun
16
Mon, 7:30pm - 8:45pm Online
Cherrydale Library

The Cherrydale Library Book Group: "Playground: A Novel"

We're a volunteer-led Zoom book club focused on fiction and nonfiction titles. New members are always welcome. Discussions are held usually on the 4th Monday of every month, unless otherwise noted. ...  More
Jun
17
Tue, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Aurora Hills Library

Aurora Hills Readers Book Club: "Death at the Sign of the Rock"

Join us for a lively monthly book club at Aurora Hills! We meet in person every 3rd Tuesday of the month at Aurora Hills Branch from 6:30 – 7:45 pm. Newcomers are welcome! This book club is led by...  More
Jun
17
Tue, 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online
Aurora Hills Library
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Never Too Old Book Club: "Last Night at the Telegraph Club"

A YA (Young Adult) Book Club for Adults Because you're never too old to enjoy YA! We meet online via Zoom on the 3rd Monday of the month. The June book is "Last Night at the Telegraph Club" by...  More