Book Discussion Groups

In Person and Online Book Discussions
We are holding our book groups as a mix of in person and virtual programs. Please check the schedule below for titles and dates of discussions. The virtual groups are being held online via Zoom.  We are requiring registration for these online book groups in order to send out the Zoom meeting information. Click on the date to go to our event calendar to register. Please check the schedule below for the most current meeting information.

Chester County Library hosts three book discussion groups, the Evening Book Discussion Group, the Afternoon Book Discussion Group, and the Comics Unbound Group. The Henrietta Hankin Branch hosts the Hankin Whodunits Book Group and the Page Turners Book Group.

Chester County Library Evening Book Discussion Group
The Evening Book Discussion Group meets the first Monday of the month (with a few exceptions) from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Burke Meeting Room. Registrations are suggested; click on the date to go to our Event Calendar. View the 2023 Book Discussion Schedule here.

Please note: The October 2023 meeting will be held via Zoom.

Upcoming selections:

Monday, April 3, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Burke Room, Chester County Library
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi

Monday, May 1, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Burke Room, Chester County Library
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

Chester County Library Afternoon Book Discussion Group
The Afternoon Book Discussion Group meets the third Wednesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. in the Burke Meeting Room. Registrations are suggested; click on the date to go to our Event Calendar. View the 2023 Book Discussion Schedule here.
 
Upcoming selections:

Wednesday, April 19, 1:30 p.m. - 2: 30 p.m. - Burke Room, Chester County Library
The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles
The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles

Wednesday, May 17, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Burke Room, Chester County Library
My Broken Language by Quiara Alegría Hudes
My Broken Language by Quiara Alegria Hudes

Chester County Library Comics Unbound Group
The Comics Unbound Group meets the third Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. via Zoom. For ages 16 + for adult content. Registrations are required; click on the date to go to our Event Calendar.

Upcoming selections:

Monday, April 17, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Zoom meeting
Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton

Monday, May 15, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Zoom meeting
Wash Day Diaries by Jamila Rowser
Wash Day Diaries by Jamila Rowser

Henrietta Hankin Branch Page Turners Book Group

The Page Turners Book Group meets the second Thursday of the month (except in July and August) from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. as a hybrid event, in person or via Zoom. Registrations are required; click on the date to go to our Event Calendar.

Upcoming selections:

Thursday, April 13, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Small Conference Room A, Henrietta Hankin Branch or Zoom meeting
The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See
The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See

Thursday, May 11, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Annex, Henrietta Hankin Branch or Zoom meeting
The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak
Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak

Henrietta Hankin Branch Hankin Whodunits Book Group
The Hankin Whodunits Book Group meets the third Wednesday of the month (except in July and August) from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. as a hybrid event, in person or via Zoom. Registrations are required; click on the date to go to our Event calendar.

Upcoming selections:

Wednesday, April 19, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Small Conference Room A, Henrietta Hankin Branch or Zoom meeting
The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey
The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey

Wednesday, May 17, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Small Conference Room A, Henrietta Hankin Branch or Zoom meeting
The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb
Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb

Previous book discussion selections:

Chester County Library 2023
Chester County Library 2022
Chester County Library 2021
Chester County Library Aug-Dec 2020
Chester County Library 2020 altered schedule
Chester County Library 2020 (original schedule)
Chester County Library 2019
Chester County Library 2018
Chester County Library 2017
Chester County Library 2016
Chester County Library 2015
Chester County Library 2014
Chester County Library Afternoon Book Group 2005-2013
Chester County Library Evening Book Group 2005-2013
Henrietta Hankin Branch Mystery Book Group 2012-2014