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Ames Public Library Book Groups

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Books @ Noon

3rd Wednesday of each month at 12pm
Share what you've read recently and hear about what everyone else is reading. No pre-registration necessary.

Chick Lit

4th Monday of each month at 7pm
Come talk about a different book each month chosen from a blend of chick lit titles and more serious literature.

Great Books

One Sunday a month at 2pm (fall through spring)
Discuss literary classics with materials from the Great Books Foundation. Visit the Information Desk or call (515) 239-5656 to register. Texts available for loan or purchase.

Let's Talk About It

One Tuesday a month at 7pm (fall through spring)
Read and discuss a work chosen from the semester's theme and learn more about the author. Visit the Information Desk or call (515) 239-5656 to register. Texts provided.

Manga Club

1st Wednesday of each month, 4pm, Founders Suite

Whether you’re new to manga or have been reading it for years, check out the new manga club at the Library! You’ll have the chance to talk about what manga you’re reading and share your thoughts on the manga phenomenon in the U.S.

Mystery Lovers Book Club

1st Wednesday of each month at 12pm

Mystery lovers are invite to this book club to discuss various books by a selected author, learn about the author, and share other mystery-related information.

Non-Violence Book Club

2nd Thursday of each month at 7pm
Join us in discussing writings by proponents of non-violence such as Gandhi, King, and Thoreau.

Teen Book Club

4th Monday of each month, 7-8:30pm, APL Zone

Come to our new book club just for teens. We talk about books from a different genre each month.