Book Clubs

1. Take a look at EPL's schedule of titles.
2. Register for any book club by joining online, or by calling in to the branch.
3. After registering, you can pick up the book club title from the holds shelf at your local branch.
4. New titles will be added regularly, so check back often!

Book club kits are only available by placing a hold on the specific title contained in each book kit.

Requested book club kits will be sent to your branch (similar to a regular hold), where they can be picked up at the customer service desk.

The member who signed out the book club kit is responsible for the return of the complete book kit, which includes the 10 books and the bag.

• A $6 replacement fee will be charged for each book that is missing from the kit.
• A $50 replacement fee will be charged if the entire book club kit is lost or misplaced.
• A $50 replacement fee will be charged if the bag is missing.

Whether you want to start a new book discussion group or re-energize your current club, you will have no problem finding helpful resources to help you set up your club or choose new reading material.

• LitLovers: LitLovers provides steps for starting a club and includes tips for established clubs. The site contains over 3000 book discussion guides, generic questions and information about how to talk about books.
• American Library Association - Book Discussion Groups: A one page resource for how to start a club, questions to ask, ideas for titles and even the history of book discussion groups.
• Oprah - How to Start a Book Club: Oprah has arguably one of the biggest book clubs around, and her website offers some tips for starting a club, choosing and discussing book and even suggestions for appetizers.
• Reading Group Guides: Over 4000 discussion guides are available with reviews and questions. Book clubs can also find news of upcoming releases.
• Go straight to the author and publisher's websites.  Many of these sites will include interesting news about the books and often discussion guides.

Don't forget to read local! Reading about your hometown or story by someone who shares your Edmonton perspective makes for extra fun book club discussions.

Yes! View the book club schedule of titles.

Titles are released several months in advance. New titles will be added regularly, so check back often!