Book Discussion Groups Around Rhode Island
East Providence
East Providence Public Library, Weaver Library, 41 Grove Avenue
To register for any group, email Adult Services Librarian Joyce May or call 401.435.1986. For current booklists.
Tuesday Afternoon Book Club
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise noted. Registration required.
2:00 – 3:30 PM -- Champlin Program Room
Tuesday Evening Book Club
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise noted. Registration required.
7:00 – 8:30 PM -- Champlin Program Room
Great Books Discussion Group
Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month, unless otherwise noted. Registration required.
12:30 – 2:00 PM -- Champlin Program Room
Rumford Branch Library,1392 Pawtucket Avenue
Rumford Book Club
Meets the 1st Thursday of the month, unless otherwise noted. Registration required.
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Riverside Branch Library, 475 Bullocks Point Avenue
Sports Book Club
Meets one Saturday/month from September to June. Registration required.
12:30 – 2:00 PM -- Program Room
Greenville
Greenville Public Library, 573 Putnam Pike
Mystery Book Club
Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month. Registration is recommended.
1:30 - 2:30 PM -- Recital Room
Please call 949-3630, ext. 1 to register.
For book selections, go to www.yourlibrary.ws and click on Mystery Book Club.
Picnic Table Reads Book Club
Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month. Registration is recommended.
1:00 - 2:00 PM -- Baker Room
Please call 949-3630, ext. 1 to register.
Harmony
Harmony Public Library , 195 Putnam Pike
Copies of the books are available at the library. New members are always welcome. Contact Patti Folsom at 949-2850 or harmonyref@hotmail.com for more information. Check the library website at www.harmonylibrary.org for current titles and schedule changes.
Second Thursday Book Discussion Group
Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 10:30 am in the Community Room.
This group reads a mix of fiction, nonfiction, and classics. Patti Folsom, Facilitator.
Glocester Senior Center Book Discussion Group
Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 1:15 pm at the Glocester Senior Center.
This group generally reads the same title as the Second Thursday Book Discussion Group. Patti Folsom, Facilitator.
Classic and Contemporary Fiction Group
Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1:30 pm in the Community Room.
Harry Anderson, Facilitator.
The Mystery Discussion Group
Meets the 4th Thursday of the month at 10:30 am in the Community Room.
Patti Folsom, Facilitator.
Jamestown
Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Road
Both groups are facilitated by library director, Judy Bell, and are free and open to the public. For more information, or to reserve a copy of the book through the Ocean State Libraries system, call 423-7280 or visit the library online.
Monday Evening Book Group
This group meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 PM.
Tuesday Afternoon Book Group
This group meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 PM.
Newport
Newport Public Library, 300 Spring Street, Newport
Tuesday Book Group
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise noted.
This group pairs a "classic" work with a contemporary work on the same theme on alternating months.
1:00 PM -- Stride Room
Contact Luke Owens or call Reference Desk at 847-8720, ext. 208.
Thursday Evening Book Discussion
Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month, unless otherwise noted.
This group reads both fiction and non-fiction, mostly newish, but sometimes a "classic" or "genre" title.
7:00 PM -- Stride Room (unless otherwise noted)
Contact Pat LaRose or phone her at 847-8720, ext. 103.
There is also a book discussion group for kids called Book Buddies.
North Kingstown
North Kingstown Free Library, 100 Boone Street
To register for any group, email nkiref@nklibrary.org, or call 401-294-3306, or register online.
Twist in the Tale Mystery Book Group
Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise noted. Registration required.
This group reads mysteries, thrillers, and occasional crime-related non-fiction.
7:00 - 8:00 PM -- Meeting Room, Main Floor
Something To Talk About Book Group
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise noted. Registration required.
This group reads books with issues that make for exciting discussion, mostly newer fiction and nonfiction.
7:00 - 8:00 PM -- Meeting Room, Main Floor
Jane Austen Book Club
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every other month, unless otherwise noted. Registration required.
This group reads Jane Austen, Austen continuations and adaptations, biographies, and occasionally watches film versions of Austen's works.
7:00 - 8:00 PM -- Meeting Room, Main Floor
A New Perspective - Adults (Re)Visiting Children's Literature
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every other month, unless otherwise noted. Registration required.
This group reads children’s and young adult literature, examining the books from an adult perspective. Pairs a classic title with a newer one on the same theme.
7:00 - 8:00 PM -- Meeting Room, Main Floor
Thursday Classic and Contemporary Literature Book Discussion
Meets the last Thursday of every month, unless otherwise noted. Registration required.
This group reads classic and contemporary literature, and occasional non-fiction.
7:00 - 8:00 PM -- Meeting Room, Main Floor
Providence
Providence Public Library, 150 Empire Street
History Hijinks Book Club
Explore history, with this lively group.
Meets the 1st Monday of the month, unless otherwise noted. Registration required.
7:00 - 8:00 PM -- Trustees Room, 3rd Floor
To register, email or call Anne: annemulready@aol.com; 401-453-6163.
History Hijinks Book Club - Blog
NEW! Personal Development Book Club
Meets the 4th Monday of the month, unless otherwise noted. Registration required.
7:00-8:00 PM
FREE
150 Empire Street, Providence (Teen Room, Ground floor)
To sign up, please email Dwight at pdbc.prov@gmail.com
BLOG: http://providencepdbc.wordpress.com/


