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Book Club Kits

Reserve a book club kit for a two month period, with your Pierce County Library card. You may make reservations up to 12 months in advance.

To reserve a book club kit online, choose Adults or Kids and Teens

Have questions about book club kits or need help making a reservation? Read more >>

Book club kits include:

• 15 copies of the same title.
• Author biographical information.
• Reviews.
• Discussion questions.
• Helpful hints on facilitating a group discussion.
• Large storage container.

Book club kits weigh approximately 15 lbs.

Discussion questions for the Kids and Teens book club kits are now online. Read more >>

Pierce County Library Foundation sponsors this special service.

• Book is currently in print and available in paperback.
• Author biographies, literary reviews, and reading guides are readily available.
• Book has received good reviews and promotes discussion.
• Authors represent a variety of ethnic populations and/or countries.
• Publication dates vary and cover a variety of time periods that include classics as well as contemporary literature.
• Selection includes both nonfiction and fiction titles.
• Titles appeal to a wide reading audience.
• Other library systems and/or book groups have recommended the book.

Join a book discussion group at Pierce County Library or online, and find book discussion resources.  Read more >>

Book Groups for Adults

If you are interested in finding out which adult book groups in your area are accepting new members, please contact your local Pierce County Library location for more information.

 

Starting a group or wanting fresh ideas for your group? How do you plan a meeting, choose a book and have a good discussion? Read more >>