Clueless Mystery Book Club
Searching for a thrilling mystery? Our Clueless: Mystery Book Club has got you covered! Join us for an exciting meet-up at Panera Bread at the Legends, or hop on Zoom for virtual sleuthing discussions! For our virtual meeting, registration is required to secure your spot and receive a Zoom link. After registration, you can pick up your book at the front desk of the West Wyandotte Library. So, grab your magnifying glass and unravel the mysteries with us!
Common Grounds Book Club
Join us for our monthly Common Grounds Book Club, where we discuss books that delve into various social issues through fantastic fiction and eye-opening nonfiction. Our meetings are held on Zoom; registration is required to secure your spot and receive the Zoom link. For details on the Zoom link, please get in touch with Laura at llove@kckpl.org. Let’s discuss the important issues and broaden our perspectives together!
Digestible Classics Book Club
Our Digestible Classics Book Club focuses on classic literature that can be read even if you have a busy schedule. This book club meets once a month and is open to everyone, regardless of their experience with classic literature. This is a great place to start if you’re new to the classics. You can attend the club in person at the Main Library or join us through Zoom. Registration is required to secure your spot and receive a Zoom link.
“For Goodness Sake” Inspirational Book Club
Join our "For Goodness Sake" Inspirational Fiction Book Club, where we explore positive reads that connect, encourage, inspire, and entertain! Our like-minded readers meet once a month to share their thoughts and insights. Registration is required to secure your spot and receive a Zoom link. After registration, you can pick up your book at the front desk of the West Wyandotte Library. Let's flip the pages of positivity together!
Friendly Readers Book Club
Our Friendly Readers Book Club is a virtual club designed for young readers in grades 1-5. It's a safe and comfortable space where kids can engage as much or as little as they choose. You don't need to read beforehand, as we'll read the book together each week. Our weekly meetings take place on Wednesdays at 4:00 pm via Zoom. We'll read for 30 minutes and then do an activity together. To secure your spot and receive the Zoom link, please register. We can't wait to see you there!
Next Chapter Book Club
The Next Chapter Book Club is a collaboration between the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library, and the Next Chapter KC book group. This book club is designed for individuals aged 50 and above who have left or are planning to leave their primary careers. The group uses both fiction and nonfiction titles to discuss transition topics. The Next Chapter Book Club was formed by the Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City, KS. For the Zoom link, please contact Cris Siebenlist at cpigsfly@gmail.com or Karen Hostetler with questions at karenh@sckck.org.
Q & A Book Club
Join our Queer and Ally Book Club for a monthly discussion of captivating literature that celebrates diverse identities and explores the vibrant LGBTQ+ community! We discuss books of all genres, exploring diverse identities. Our inclusive group meets via Zoom, providing a safe space to discuss, learn, and grow together. Registration is required to secure your spot and receive a Zoom link. If you encounter any issues with registration, please feel free to get in touch with Izzy (they/them). We can't wait to see you!
Share the Love Book Club
Are you tired of struggling to come up with new book ideas? If so, you're in luck! Join us at The Windmill KC coffee house for our Share the Love Book Club where you can connect with other book enthusiasts. Instead of reading and discussing one book each month. Our club members bring their favorite books to discuss monthly, so you'll always have something new to explore. It's a great opportunity to meet new people and share your love for reading. Don't forget to treat yourself to a cup of coffee while you're there!
Upcoming Events
Are you a reader in grades 1 – 5? Come join The Friendly Readers Book Club! This Virtual Book Club is just for kids and is a safe space to read together and talk about the books we love.
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Únete a nosotros a nuestro primer Club de Lectura en Español cada primer miércoles del mes. Será entonces cuando hablaremos sobre el tema del libro ya leído, al final de la junta podrán recoger el proóximo libro. .
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Join us to discuss a contemporary book. Inquire with South Branch for this month's book title.
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Join us for a discussion of Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance.
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Digestible Classics dives into the best books that are short enough for a busy schedule. Everyone is welcome, no matter your experience with classic literature.
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This month we'll be discussing The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez. For the Zoom link, please contact Cris Siebenlist at cpigsfly@gmail.com or Karen Hostetler
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Join the West Wyandotte Queer and Ally Book Club for a monthly discussion of LGBTQ+ books. We discuss books from all genres, exploring all identities. This month we will meet to discuss The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw.
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Have a favorite author? Tired of not having any new book ideas? You're in luck. Join us, literary lovers, at Turner Community Library's book club & share the books that you adore.
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Are you a reader in grades 1 – 5? Come join The Friendly Readers Book Club! This Virtual Book Club is just for kids and is a safe space to read together and talk about the books we love.
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Book Club FAQ
Our book clubs provide a platform for individuals with similar interests to engage in meaningful discussions about books, ideas, and topics that align with the club's theme. The clubs hold meetings at least once a month, either in person or via Zoom, and the featured book changes every month. Each book club has its unique style and process, so it is important to check the club's description or contact the person in charge if you have any questions.
Book Clubs will have a limited number of physical copies available for members to borrow from the front desk of their home library. However, some book clubs may require you to register online before picking up your book. Please carefully check the description of the book club you are interested in before claiming a book.
In addition to physical copies, you may also have the option to access a digital copy of the selected title through Hoopla. However, please note that we cannot guarantee the availability of Hoopla materials.
If all the reserved copies of the book club title have been borrowed, the library staff can check if a copy of the book is available on the library floor. Additionally, they can verify the book's availability in other library locations, have it sent to your preferred library, and put it on hold for you.
Yes! We understand that sometimes life can get in the way, and we wouldn't want our members to miss out on attending our book club simply because they didn't have time to read the entire book. We encourage our members to read as much as possible to get the most out of the experience. Our book clubs are primarily about socializing and engaging in meaningful discussions on books, related themes, and important topics.
Each book club has its own unique process for selecting books to discuss. Generally, clubs will ask for suggestions from the group for future books they're interested in. Our staff then picks books based on the titles' availability and appropriateness for the club. If you have any specific questions about how books are chosen for a particular book club, don't hesitate to get in touch with the person in charge.
You can book a room to meet with your club at least 72 hours in advance at our Main, South, and West locations. The rooms can be scheduled up to three (3) months in advance, with a limit of three (3) bookings per person or group at a time. You can view the meeting rooms available at our locations. Please get in touch with the library directly if you have any questions or would like to reserve a room.
- Clueless A Mystery Book Club: Kris Newell - knewell@kckpl.org - 913-295-8250 ext 5105
- Common Grounds Book Club: Laura Loveless - lloveless@kckpl.org - 913-295-8250 ext 1030
- Digestible Classics Book Club: Nathanael Quezada - nquezada@kckpl.org - 913-295-8250 ext 1113
- For Goodness Sake Inspirational Fiction Book Club: Andrea Bailey - abailey@kckpl.org - 913-295-8250 ext 5101
- Friendly Readers Book Club: Chantel McGee - cmcgee@kckpl.org - 913-295-8250 ext 1013
- Next Chapter Book Club: Cris Siebenlist - cpigsfly@gmail.com, Karen Hostetler - karenh@sckck.org
- Q and A Book Club: Izzy Polly - ipolly@kckpl.org - 913-295-8250 ext 5107
- Share the Love Book Club: Aaron Foelich - afroelich@kckpl.org - 913-295-8250 ext 4030