How to Join a Book Group

The Santa Monica Public Library hosts regular book discussions. The Library also hosts occasional special book discussions, such as for the annual citywide reading program, Santa Monica Reads.

Check out the Online Programs Calendar for virtual book group dates and titles. 

Notable Fiction Book Group

Meets virtually at 11:00 am on the third Saturday of the month. This book group discusses prize-winning fiction titles. 

Main Library Book Group

Meets virtually at 7:00 pm on the third Monday of the month. This book group alternates between fiction and nonfiction titles on a monthly basis.

Montana Branch Book Group

Meets in person at 6:00 pm on the third Thursday of the month at the Montana Ave Branch. This book group discusses a mix of fiction and nonfiction titles, often on topics chosen from current events.

Mystery Book Group

Meets virtually at 7:00 pm on the third Tuesday of the month. This book group discusses domestic and international titles in the mystery genre.

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Read about the various book groups available, then decide which book group or groups you would like to join.

  1. Review the Monthly Calendar of Events

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    Note the date and time when that book group is scheduled to meet next.

  2. Register for the book discussion

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    Email us at library@santamonica.gov to register for a virtual book group discussion.

  3. Read the book, then attend the book discussion

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