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Book Clubs

Library Book Discussions

Titles of the books to be discussed can be found in the calendar entry.  Books are available for checkout at the Welcome Desk one month in advance.

Fiction

Book discussions are in-person and meet in Room 2B. Choose the time that works best for you.

  • 1st Thursday at 7pm
  • 2nd Tuesday at 10am

Led by Karen Schreck, kschreck@wheatonlibrary.org / 630-868-7560

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Nonfiction

A thought-provoking nonfiction title will be selected each quarter. Choose to attend the virtual discussion one month or the in-person discussion another month.

Led by Bari Ericson, bericson@wheatonlibrary.org / 630-868-7529

New Moms

This casual book club is intended for new moms and moms of young children.  Meet at a Downtown Wheaton restaurant each month.

  • Last Tuesday at 7pm (in-person)

Led by Courtney Tedrick, courtney@wheatonlibrary.org / 630-868-7526

Upcoming Discussions

Fiction Book Discussion

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an in-person discussion of The Measure by Nikki Erlick in Meeting Room 2B.

Pick up copies of the book

Copies of the book are available at the library.  Please ask at the Welcome Desk or Curbside Pickup.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Fiction Book Discussion

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an in-person discussion of The Measure by Nikki Erlick in Meeting Room 2B.

Pick up copies of the book

Copies of the book are available at the library.  Please ask at the Welcome Desk or Curbside Pickup.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Nonfiction Book Discussion

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this engaging discussion of A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan's Plot to Take Over America and the Woman Who Stopped Them by Timothy Egan (2023, 354

Pick up copies of the book

Copies of the book are available at the library.  Please ask at the Welcome Desk or Curbside Pickup.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Community Book Clubs

People talking around a table

Reading Suggestions

We can help with ideas for what to read next and provide book reviews, discussion questions, author interviews and biographies. 

Contact us at askref@wheatonlibrary.org

Browse our Book Club collection

Multiple Copies

We can borrow books for your group from other libraries. 

Please select a member of your group with a WPL card to be responsible for the books.

Request titles for your group

Book Club Favorites

Fiction Favorites 2023


Fiction Favorites 2021


Nonfiction Favorites 2023


Nonfiction Favorites 2021


Book Club Guides

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