Book Groups

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.
• Horror Book Group
  A horror book discussion group for all ages.
• Life on Mars Book Group
  CLP-Main and the Carnegie Museum of Art are collaborating on a monthly book discussion group to meet during the Life On Mars Carnegie International exhibit.
• 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

• 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!