Book Discussion Groups

Ongoing Monthly Groups

Interested in joining a book group? Here is a list of our ongoing monthly groups. If you would like to join, call the Main Desk at 860-844-5275. Do you have an idea for another book club? Please let us know, and we'll work with you to facilitate a new group!

Sci-Fi / Fantasy Book Group

This fun and lively group focuses on selected science fiction and fantasy writers. Copies of selected titles will be available at the library, online, and through curbside pickup. Light refreshments are provided.  Registration is recommended, but not required.  The group is run by long-time Sci-Fi / Fantasy Book Group enthusiast Jim Gorman.  

Meets on the last Wednesday of the month; 6 to 7 pm in the Fox Room of the Main Library.

Something About the Author

This group selects an author (domestic or international; all genres) or a particular title by an author to be dicussed monthly.  Copies of selected titles will be available at the library, online, and through curbside pickup. Often, a video will be shown as well, perhaps an interview with the author. Light refreshments are provided.  Registration is recommended, but not required. The group is run by long-time discussion leader John Rusnock.

Meets the first Monday of each month; from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm in the Fox Room of the Main Library