Book Clubs
At Oakville Public Library, we have a variety of options for every book club lover.
What to Expect
- OPL book clubs are structured as individual sessions that are available multiple days and times. Mark on your calendar or register for the ones you want to attend, there is no long-term commitment required.
- All sessions are facilitated by an OPL staff member. They will provide an overview of the material, author information and a series of questions to help guide the discussion.
- Didn’t get a chance to finish the material? The discussion questions include both specific references and inquiries about broader themes, topics and ideas.
Types of Book Clubs at OPL
These following book clubs are facilitated by Oakville Public Library staff:
Adult Book Club
- Join us in exploring a wide variety of genres and authors with thoughtful discussions. If you are an avid reader or simply looking to expand your reading horizons, this club is open to all adults who are passionate about reading.
- This is a drop-in program; no registration is required.
Cookbook Club
- Explore and discuss food culture from around the world. Each session will focus on a specific theme centered on food. Participants can read a fiction or non-fiction book from a curated list. Feel free to try out a recipe or two and discuss your experiences in this interactive new book club.
- This session requires registration.
Historical Fiction Book Club
- Step into the pages of history with our Historical Fiction Book Club! Whether you're a fan of sweeping epics, intimate personal stories, or historical mysteries, this club is the perfect place to explore the past through compelling fiction.
- The Historical Fiction Book Club is hosted at Central Branch.
- This is a drop-in program; no registration is required.
Bronte Book Club
- Join us in exploring a wide variety of genres and authors with thoughtful discussions.
- Bronte Book Club is hosted at Taste of Colombia Café by Bronte Harbour.
- This session requires registration.
Find a Book Club session in our Program and Events calendar.
Book Club Kits
Have you always wanted to start your own book club? Gather some friends, review our list of Book Club Kits, then place a hold for pickup and start reading. These book clubs are facilitated by you!
Since Book Club Kits cannot be reserved for an exact date, we recommend placing a hold just before your club is ready to start its next read.
Find a Book Club Kit in our online catalogue.
Each kit includes:
- 10 copies of your chosen book
- A list of discussion questions
- Tips for hosting a successful book club
Important notes:
- Customers can borrow up to two Book Club Kits at one time.
- Kits can be borrowed for up to six weeks and cannot be renewed.
- Kits can be placed on hold but cannot be reserved for an exact date.
- Kits can be requested for pick-up at any branch.
- Kits can only be returned to a branch during open hours.
- The entire kit and its contents must be returned once complete.
- Fines for missing items will be charged to the cardholder who checked out the kit.
Questions?
Email us at oplreference@oakville.ca.
If you wish to speak with a staff member during opening hours, call 905-815-2044.