Book Groups at Lexington Public Library
NPR Book Club
The new NPR Book Club gives you a chance to read and discuss books by authors associated with National Public Radio and other WUKY programs. Meetings will be at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month and will rotate among the different locations of the Lexington Public Library. Pick up books ahead of time by calling the location. You can also join a discussion on Twitter: @WUKYBooks. Reservations are requested and may be made by calling that month's library location.
The first three months’ schedule is:
7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, Beaumont Branch
Ladies of Liberty: The Women Who Shaped Our Nation by Cokie Roberts
7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, Central Library
Uncivilized Beasts and Shameless Hellions: Travels with an NPR Correspondent by John Burnett
Groups at Central Library
Jim's Book Discussion Group
We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Central Library.
For more information, contact Jim Witham at 231-5527.
Plaza Perk
This downtown group for adults meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, from 7-9 pm.
For more information, contact Emily Saderholm at (859) 231-5539.
Groups at Eagle Creek Branch
Dragon Book Club
This is a read-aloud book club intended as an introduction to group discussion of a story. It is for ages 6-8 (must have completed Kindergarten). A book is read during the meeting which includes a craft or another activity. The Dragon Book Club meets one Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM (please call for exact dates). Reservations required.
For more information, contact Tyra Hellard at (859) 422-6863.
Pizza and Paperbacks
This middle school-aged group meets one Thursday evening a month at 6:30. We enjoy games, pizza and an engaging discussion of a different selection each time. Books can be reserved in advance. For ages 11-14. Reservations required.
For more information, contact Lowena Latiff at (859) 231-5560.
Groups at Village Branch
Bilingual Book Discussion/Club Bilingüe de Libros
Meets the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Come and pick up a copy of this month?s selection in English or Spanish and join us for a multicultural discussion. El último martes de cada mes a las 6:30 p.m. Ven a recoger una copia del libro en español o inglés y únete a nosotros para una conversación multicultural.
For more information, contact Betty Abdmishani at 859-231-5575.
Teen Reads
Read and review teen and graphic novels before they are published and then share your thoughts and ideas. This group meets the first Wednesday of each month from 5:00-6:00pm. Sponsored by BWI.
For more information, contact Amy Olson at 859-231-5575.