In-Person Events Postponed Until Further Notice
All in-person events (including Book Groups) at MCPL branches have been postponed until further notice to safeguard public health. For more information, visit the MCPL COVID-19 Information and Updates page.
Virtual Book Groups are here!
Our virtual book group events take place on various dates and times. Check out our Virtual Schedule!
Register and contact booktalk@mymcpl.org for access to the event’s book title (while stock is available).
Community Book Groups
Are you involved in a community book group? If so, your group is invited to take advantage of the titles in our Book Group Service Collection. The Collection includes multiple copies of select book titles which our Library book groups have used.
Browse titles for community book groups
Branch Book Groups
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books. Each book group selects a book, and registration is usually required, so we suggest customers call their branch to reserve their spot, and check out the upcoming titles.
Antioch
Bookaholics
3rd Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.
Mystery Book Group
4th Monday at 7:00 p.m.
Blue Ridge
The Who Dunnits Book Group
2nd Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
The Usual Suspects Book Group
2nd Monday at 7:00 p.m.
Teen Lit Book Group
3rd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
Blue Springs North
Adult Book Group
1st Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Blue Springs South
Adult Book Group
2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
Inspirational Book Group
3rd Thursday at 1:00 p.m.
Boardwalk
Reality Bites Book Group
1st Monday at 10:30 a.m.
Just Enough Time Book Group
2nd Monday at 7:00 p.m.
Kid's Read
3rd Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
Eclectic Reader Book Group
3rd Friday at 2:30 p.m.
World in a Book Group
Days/times vary - contact branch for details
Buckner
Adult Book Group
4th Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.
Camden Point
Adult Book Group
3rd Monday at 7:00 p.m.
Claycomo
You’re Never Too Old Book Group
1st Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
Adult Book Group
3rd Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.
Colbern Road
Happy Bookers
1st Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
Kaffe Klatch
1st Thursday at 10.30 a.m.
Chapter Chat
1st Thursday at 2:00 p.m.
It's a Hardback Life
2nd Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.
As the Page Turns
2nd Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
Graphic Novel Book Group (ages 8-11)
3rd Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
American Girl Book Group (ages 8-12)
4th Monday at 7:00 p.m. (Sept.-April)
Book and Brew Book Group
4th Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
Dearborn
Adult Book Group
2nd Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.
East Lee's Summit
Edgerton
Adult Book Group
1st Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Excelsior Springs
Adult Book Group
4th Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.
Grain Valley
Adult Book Group
1st Monday at 6:30 p.m.
Partners in Crime Book Group
1st Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
Grandview
The Grandview Branch is currently closed for renovations. Books Groups will resume when the branch reopens. Learn more about the Grandview Branch renovation.
Kearney
Adult Book Group
1st Friday at 11:00 a.m.
Books with Issues
2nd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. (meet on odd months only)
Lee's Summit
From Beginning to End Book Group
1st Thursday at 2:00 p.m.
Yesterday's Book Group
2nd Wednesday at 3:00 p.m.
Mystery Loves Company
3rd Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Lone Jack
Thursday Evening Adult Book Group
1st Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Adult Book Group
3rd Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
Teen Book Group
3rd Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.
North Independence
Lit Alliance Book Group
1st Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Fiction Addiction Adult Book Group
2nd Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.
The Book Stops Here/Presidential Book Group (hosted by Doug Richardson, Chief of Interpretation at the Harry S Truman National Historic Site)
2nd Thursday at 2:00 p.m.
Stranger Than Fiction
3rd Monday at 7:00 p.m.
Kids Read Book Group
3rd Friday at 2:00 p.m.
Get a Clue Adult Book Group
4th Monday 7:00 p.m.
North Oak
Monday Random Readers
2nd Monday at 2:00 p.m.
A Novel Idea Book Group
3rd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
Oak Grove
Adult Book Group
3rd Monday at 7:00 p.m.
Parkville
The Parkville Branch is currently closed for renovations. Books Groups will resume when the branch reopens. Learn more about the Parkville Branch renovation.
Platte City
Friday Morning Book Group
1st Friday at 10:00 a.m.
Raytown
Adult Book Group
3rd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
Adult Book Group
3rd Thursday at 2:00 p.m.
Red Bridge
Best Sellers Adult Book Group
1st Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
KidLit: Genre Explorers
3rd Thursday at 4:00 p.m.
R&R Book Group
3rd Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
4th Wednesday Book Group
4th Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
Riverside
Adult Book Group
2nd Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Smithville
Adult Book Group
1st Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
South Independence
First Tuesdays Book Group
1st Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.
Historical Works Book Group
3rd Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.
Modern Classics Book Group
3rd Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Mystery Mondays
4th Monday at 2:00 p.m.
Weston
The Weston Branch does not have a book group at this time.
Withers
Starlight Adult Book Group
2nd Monday at 7:00 p.m.
Sunshine Adult Book Group
2nd Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.
Woodneath Library Center
Blue Ribbon Adult Book Group
4th Monday at 7:00 p.m.