Illinois Prairie offers a variety of book clubs for adults, each with its own unique style and selection of titles. Meeting days, times, locations, and book choices vary by group, so there’s something for everyone. Explore our clubs and find the one (or more!) that’s right for you.
Book Buzz Book Club
Join fellow book lovers for a lively and thoughtful discussion at Book Buzz Book Club as we explore a wide range of books, both fiction and non-fiction. Fiction picks often include historical and literary fiction, bestsellers, and the occasional mystery, while non-fiction selections tend to reflect current events and timely topics. Expect variety, spirited conversation, and great company!
Book Buzz Book Club meets at 1:00 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at the Germantown Hills branch.
For more information about previous and upcoming titles, or to join our online community, please visit our Bookclubs.com website.
Silent Book Club
Looking for a low-key way to connect with fellow readers? Join us for Silent Book Club. There’s no assigned reading — bring whatever book you like (ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, even textbooks are welcome). Grab a drink or snack, share what you’re reading, then enjoy an hour of quiet, focused reading.
Silent Book Club isn’t about what you’re reading — it’s about carving out time to read alongside others and enjoying the quiet company of a community that loves books as much as you do.
Silent Book Club meets from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on the first Thursday of each month at Eli's Coffee Shop in Metamora.
Silent Book Club: Audiobook Edition meets from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on the third Thursday of each month at Black Partridge Park. Readers can walk the trails alone or in groups while listening to audiobooks, or sit and relax on a park bench or picnic table to read, surrounded by nature.
For more information about the Silent Book Club community worldwide, please visit the Silent Book Club website.
Spring Bay Bookies
Spring Bay Bookies enjoy reading and discussing a variety of titles, with a focus on literary and women’s fiction. If you love books, conversation, and a little bit of unpredictability, this is the group for you! Meetings are filled with thoughtful insights, shared laughter, and lively discussions that often wander off the page — in the best way.
The Spring Bay Bookies meet at 6:00 pm on the first Monday of the month at the Spring Bay branch.
For more information about previous titles discussed, please visit the Spring Bay Bookies blog.
Book Club Schedules
IPDPL Book Club meeting dates are occasionally changed if the regular meeting date falls on a holiday. Meeting locations may also vary. Please visit the Events Calendar for exact dates, times, and locations.