Are you always looking for a good book or author? Do you like a lively discussion with other book enthusiasts? Then join one of our book groups! We have copies of the books available to borrow or you may click on the title and put a hold on the book in our catalog. Readers of all ages are invited to join our book groups at any time.
American History Book Group
Next meeting: in July, book and date TBD.
The group meets in the library every other month to discuss a book, primarily non-fiction, that deals with a topic, time-period or biographical work related to the rich history of the United States. Selections are based on suggestions from group members and from trusted, critical book review sources. The group is moderated by Executive Director Ann Thompson.
The group meets in person, but participants may Zoom in. Please email Ann at athompson@essexlib.org for the Zoom link.
Classics Book Group
Next meeting: Thursday, July 9 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss Nostromo by Joseph Conrad.
Classics chose Nostromo by Joseph Conrad and will meet July 9 at 5 pm to discuss.
Join this exciting book discussion group and meet those great books you’ve always meant to read or revisit. We’ll be exploring literature from across the wide Western canon; from Beowulf to Brideshead, and beyond. Guaranteed to provoke thoughtful, wide-ranging discussions, insights, and illumination. The group is moderated by Executive Director Ann Thompson.
Please email Ann at athompson@essexlib.org for the Zoom link.
List of Previous Classic Book Choices
First Thursday & Saturday Book Group
Next meeting: Thursday, September 3 at 4:00 p.m. OR Saturday, September 12 at 9:30 a.m. to discuss Time of the Child by Niall Williams.
The First Thursday/Saturday book group reads general fiction with a few non-fiction exceptions. Selections are based on trusted, critical book review sources.
The group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 4:00 p.m. in the Buel Room. A second meeting of the group is held in the conference room on a Saturday, at 9:30 a.m. Participants can attend either date and time. Both groups read the same book. Adult Services Librarian Elizabeth Reinhart moderates the discussion.
Participants may Zoom in to either meeting. Please email Elizabeth at least 24 hours prior to a meeting at ereinhart@essexlib.org for the Zoom link.
Historical Fiction Book Group (Hi-Fi)
Next meeting: Tuesday, September 8 at 10:30 a.m. to discuss The Known World by Edward P. Jones.
The Historical Fiction book group meets in the Library’s conference room on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Adult Services Librarian Elizabeth Reinhart moderates the discussions.
Participants may Zoom in. Please email Elizabeth at least 24 hours prior to a meeting at ereinhart@essexlib.org for the Zoom link.
Third Wednesday Book Group
Next meeting: Thursday, June 18 at 10:00 a.m. to discuss Be Ready When The Luck Happens by Ina Garten and Mrs. Quinn’s Rise To Fame by Olivia Ford.
Temporarily meeting on Thursday.
This general interest book group is open to all and meets on the the third Wednesday of every month at Essex Meadows. Executive Director Ann Thompson moderates the discussion.
List of Previous Third Wednesday Book Choices
SECWAC Book Group
Next meeting: in September to discuss TBD.
Join the Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) and the Essex Library for a quarterly book group that meets when the Great Decisions group is on break.
Meets at the library in the Buel Room.
