Book Groups

Bibliobites Book Group

IN PERSON ONLY

Bibliobites is a book group with a culinary focus. We read a combination of cookbooks, culinary memoirs and Foodie fiction. We often pick a theme for a meeting and encourage members to try recipes related to the theme. We do not discourage members from bringing those recipes in for us to try! Bibliobites meetings are open to everyone, and meet the fourth Friday of the month at 11 am.  Visit the events calendar for title selections and additional information.  Please contact Andrea Grant, email hidden; JavaScript is required for questions.

Between the Sheets

IN PERSON ONLY

Did you know that romance novels generate over $1.4 billion in revenue each year--making romance the highest earning genre of fiction? Romance readers, we know you're out there, and we've got the book club for you! Join Julie Iatron, Reference and Readers Services' Librarian AND romance devotee, to discuss different levels of spice every second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm in the conference room. Visit the events calendar for title selections and additional information.

Evening Book Group

HYBRID - ZOOM & IN PERSON

The evening group is an eclectic mix of people who meet at 7 pm on the FIRST Monday of every month (with the exception of Monday holidays and summer months) for lively conversation.  We read both fiction and non-fiction titles. We laugh a lot. The group meets in a hybrid format – you may choose to join virtually, or come in and meet in-person in the conference room on the lower level. Visit the events calendar for title selections and additional information. The group is led by email hidden; JavaScript is required – connect with her or any of our librarians via phone or email for questions or suggestions!

Book Brunch

IN PERSON ONLY - REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Book Brunch, which meets in our cozy fireplace room, is more of a book share than a book group. Every other month, Julie and Jill give brief reviews of recent and recommended titles to the group, and then ask the members to share what they've been reading. Meetings often have a seasonal theme, but there is always something for everyone. Coffee & snacks provided.  Visit the events calendar for title selections and additional information. Contact email hidden; JavaScript is required (978-256-5521 x1114) if you have any questions.

History Book Group

HYBRID - ZOOM & IN PERSON

The History Book Group is an informal group for people with an interest in history – local, U.S. and world history. The group meets at 7 pm on the the last Thursday of every month (with the exception of July, August, November and December). If you are new to the group, please register for the meeting you would like to attend on the library’s calendar or sign up for the group’s newsletter below. Regular members will be sent the Zoom link for each meeting prior to the meeting date.  Visit the events calendar for title selections and additional information.  If you have any questions, please contactemail hidden; JavaScript is required, who leads the discussions.

The Knit-Lit Book Group

IN PERSON ONLY

The Knit-Lit Book Group is a friendly group of knitters and crafters that meet once a month to discuss a chosen title. The Knit Lit Group meets on the second Friday of the every month (except in July and August) at 10:30 am in the fireplace area, crafts in hand. Join this group to have a lively discussion about books and projects!  Visit the events calendar for title selections and additional information. Contact email hidden; JavaScript is required for updates on this group.

Let’s Talk Books with Jill and Julie

IN PERSON OR ZOOM - CHECK CALENDAR FOR DETAILS

Our new book group is a book share – everyone chooses to read a book on a theme and shares with the group – and meets the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm. Each month, after the meeting, everyone will gain a new list of books to read! Visit the events calendar for more information on each meeting. This group is inspired by the MA Reading Challenge (see more options for the reading challenge below). If you have any questions, please contact email hidden; JavaScript is required or email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Morning Book Group

HYBRID - ZOOM & IN PERSON

The Morning Book Discussion Group meets at 10 am on the third Wednesday of every month.  Visit the events calendar for title selections and additional information. The group is led by Jessica Fitzhanso, Assistant Director of Outreach. She can be reached for questions or suggestions via email hidden; JavaScript is required or phone at 978-256-5521 x1115.

Mystery Book Group

HYBRID - ZOOM & IN PERSON

The Mystery Book Group meets at 2:00 pm on the fourth Wednesday of every month. We read a wide variety of titles, from the classics to historical mysteries to contemporary thrillers. We always enjoy welcoming new readers with different perspectives to the group.  Visit the events calendar for title selections and additional information. For more information, please contact Jill Kenny via email hidden; JavaScript is requiredor phone at 978-256-5521 x1114.

Real Reads

Real Reads is our new non-fiction reading discussion group. We will explore excellent authors and world-changing ideas on urgent issues affecting the globe and our own back yards. Real Reads meets every fourth Saturday at 3 p.m. in person in the Conference Room and virtually on Zoom. Visit the events calendar for title selections and additional information.

Science Fiction Book Group

IN PERSON ONLY

Our new Science Fiction Book Group will meet on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Fireplace area with Lesley, our Library Director. Visit the events calendar for title selections and additional information. For more information, please contact Jill Kenny via email hidden; JavaScript is requiredor phone at 978-256-5521 x1114.

Novel Conversations

IN PERSON ONLY

The Novel Conversations Book Group meets on the first Friday of the month at 12:30 pm.  Visit the events calendar for title selections and additional information. The group is led by volunteer Debbie Smyton, and is always welcoming new members. For more information or to join for the first time, please email Jill Kenny, Head of Reader Services, via email hidden; JavaScript is requiredor phone at 978-256-5521 x1114.