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Fiction Groups At Main
- Books in the Afternoon
The Main Library's contemporary fiction book group has been going strong for more than twelve years. - Bound Together Book Club
In this collaboration between the Carnegie Museum of Art and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, take a fresh look at art through the lens of literature! - Horror Book Group
A horror book discussion group for all ages. - Mystery Book Group
Discuss classic and contemporary mysteries. - No One Belongs In This Book Group More Than You:
A Cult Fiction Book Club
Discuss literature from the margins and the extremes.
Nonfiction Groups at Main
- 3 Poems by... Poetry Discussion Group
Each month this group discusses three poems by a selected poet or about a selected topic. - Dish: A Foodie Book Club
This quarterly book group focuses on the world of food. -
Pathfinders: A Book Club for our Spiritual Journeys
This quarterly group discusses books that look at all angles of spirituality, including books on religion, agnosticism, or atheism; memoirs of spiritual awakening; or life guides by prominent spiritual and religious leaders.
Branch Book Groups
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CLP - Lawrenceville
Their book discussion group meets the second Monday of each month, February through December. Check their "programs" for more information. -
Smithfield Critics
Join the Smithfield Critics, our popular Downtown & Business book discussion group, on the third Wednesday of every month for cookies, coffee and lively discussion of interesting and diverse books that span multiple genres. You never know how smart you can become! Sign up for our newsletter. -
Squirrel Hill Adult Book Discussion Group
The Squirrel Hill Adult Book Discussion Group focuses primarily on nonfiction including memoirs and page-turning histories. An occasional novel is covered. The group meets the fourth Thursday of the month. No meetings in August and December.
Book Group Connections
In existence since 2001, Book Group Connections is a service offered by the New & Featured Department that provides book groups with information packets designed to enhance book discussions. Check it out!
CLP Book Discussions
Love and Forgiveness - Reading and Discussion Series
Quiet Reading Room - Main Library First Floor
Thursday, January 8 at 6:00 PM
Cult Fiction Book Club
Thursday, January 8 at 6:00 PM
Main Library Director's Conference Room
Thursday, January 8 at 6:30 PM
3 Poems by Mary Oliver . . . Poetry Discussion Group
Thursday, January 8 at 6:30 PM
Center for Museum Education - Classroom A
Thursday, January 8 at 7:30 PM
PathFinders: A Book Club for Our Spiritual Journeys
Thursday, January 8 at 7:30 PM
Main Library Director's Conference Room
Wednesday, January 14 at 6:00 PM
Fiction, Film and Fun: An American Tragedy
Wednesday, January 14 at 6:00 PM
Squirrel Hill
Thursday, January 15 at 1:00 PM
Books in the Afternoon: The View from Castle Rock
Thursday, January 15 at 1:00 PM
Large Print Room - Main
Thursday, January 15 at 1:00 PM
Third Thursday Book Group
Thursday, January 15 at 1:00 PM
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Thursday, January 15 at 2:00 PM
Books in the Afternoon: The View from Castle Rock
Thursday, January 15 at 2:00 PM
Large Print Room - Main
Thursday, January 15 at 6:00 PM
Mystery Book Discussion Group: The Curse of the Pharaohs
Thursday, January 15 at 6:00 PM
First Floor - New & Featured (Main Library in Oakland)
Friday, January 16 at 1:00 PM
Book Discussion
Friday, January 16 at 1:00 PM
Hill District New Location
Saturday, January 17 at 1:00 PM
Mother and Daughter Book Club - Informational Meeting
Saturday, January 17 at 1:00 PM
Brookline
Saturday, January 17 at 12:15 PM
Smithfield Critics Book Discussion Group
Saturday, January 17 at 12:15 PM
Downtown & Business
Wednesday, January 21 at 12:00 PM
Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion
Wednesday, January 21 at 12:00 PM
Brookline
Wednesday, January 21 at 1:00 PM
PALS Book Club for Senior Adults
Wednesday, January 21 at 1:00 PM
Beechview
Thursday, January 22 at 12:00 PM
Adult Book Discussion Group: The Sisters: the Saga of the Mitford Family by Mary S. Lovell
Thursday, January 22 at 12:00 PM
Squirrel Hill
Thursday, January 22 at 1:00 PM
Thursday, January 22 at 1:00 PM

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