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Our Book Discussion Groups
This is a list of Forbes Library's book discussion groups for adults. See the Children's and Teen pages for youth book groups.
Local Book Discussion Groups
This is a list of book groups for adults in or near Northampton which are open to new members. It doesn't include groups closed to new members, or connected with membership in particular organizations (for instance, social clubs, churches, or recreational groups). The groups are arranged by municipality in alphabetical order. If you would like a group added to this list, contact us.
Easthampton
- 2011 Easthampton Book Group
E. Williston Memorial Library / 9 Park St., Easthampton, MA / 413-527-1031
Meets on the fourth Monday of the month from 6:30pm to 8:00pm - 2011 Literary Book Group
E. Williston Memorial Library / 9 Park St., Easthampton, MA / 413-527-1031
Meets on the second Wednesday afternoon of the month from 1-3PM.
Florence
- "I Love A Mystery" Book Club 2010-2011 Season.
Lilly Library / 19 Meadow Street, Florence, MA / 413-587-1500
Meets on Wednesdays at 7:00 to discuss a mystery novel. - Philosophy Discussion Group
"Bookends" secondhand bookstore, Florence: 413-585-8667
Reads & discusses the work of academic philosophers; meets on 3rd Thursdays from 7:30-9:30.
Hadley
- Book Club Night Out
Goodwin Memorial Library / 50 Middle Street, Hadley, MA / (413) 584-7451
3rd Wednesday of the month, 7-8 p.m.
Hatfield
- Hatfield Book Discussion
Hatfield Public Library / 39 Main Street Hatfield, MA / (413) 247-9097
Usually meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month.
Northampton
- Play Reading Group
Northampton Senior Center / 67 Conz Street / (413) 587-1228
1st Friday of the month, 2-4 p.m.
All seniors welcome to join reading excerpts from several plays. Facilitated by Roy Faudree of No Theatre and Young @ Heart.
- "Readers & Thinkers Book Club"
Northampton Senior Center, 67 Conz Street / contact Louise at 413-586-7749
This group, aged 55 and up, meets on 4th Thursdays at the Northampton Senior Center. Books vary widely from month to month.
- Graphic Novel Discussion Group
Modern Myths / 34 Bridge Street 4, Northampton, MA / 413-582-6973
A Graphic Novel Discussion Group on the last Thursday of Every Month at 7 pm.
South Hadley
- South Hadley Book Group
South Hadley Public Library / 27 Bardwell Street, South Hadley, MA / 413-538-5045
Every third Wednesday at 6:30 pm, unless noted otherwise. Check the event calendar for more information. - Gaylord Library Book Group
Gaylord Memorial Library / 47 College Street, South Hadley, MA / 413-538-5047
Generally meets the last Thursday of the month at 6:30; books are chosen by the group members. - Odyssey Crime Club
The Odyssey Bookshop / 9 College St., S. Hadley, MA / (413) 534-7307
2nd Mondays, at 7:00. Reads crime fiction and mysteries. - The Odyssey Open Fiction Book Group
The Odyssey Bookshop / 9 College St., S. Hadley, MA / (413) 534-7307
Usually the third Monday at 7 pm. This literary fiction discussion group is led by Odyssey book group coordinator Ellen Meeropol. - "Sundays With Shakespeare"
The Odyssey Bookshop / 9 College St., S. Hadley, MA / (413) 534-7307
3rd Sunday of every month at 11 a.m. Discussion of a play each month, led by Arthur F. Kinney, director of Renaissance Studies at UMASS.
Westhampton
- Book Discussion Group
Westhampton Memorial Library, Westhampton: 413-527-5386
Meets on the 4th Tuesday at 7:00 to discuss books of various genres, chosen by the group.