Book Clubs

Book Clubs

Tompkins County Public Library hosts several book clubs that meet on a regular basis to help foster a love for reading and an opportunity for people of all ages to connect with each other over common interests.

The Library also periodically hosts special book clubs as part of broader programming or to give readers a chance to meet and discuss books with the author.

 

Early Readers Book Club

The cover of the book The Bug Club by Elise Gravel. It shows cartoon-style illustrations of various bugs all standing and looking directly into the camera. Many appear to be smiling.

Children in grades K-2 are welcome to join our Early Readers Book Club!

This monthly program is meant to introduce excellent emerging reader books to children who have "graduated" from storytime and are being introduced to more formal "learn-to-read" techniques in school.

Registration is required, but participants will get a free copy of the book.

For January, the group will read The Bug Club by Elise Gravel.

The Early Reader Book Club meets the fourth Thursday of each month. Check out our calendar for upcoming meetings!

Funding for this program is provided by the Bradford Youth Services Programming Endowment Fund.

Tween Book Club

The cover for the book Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins. It shows children riding on giant bats through a cavernous area towards a distant light.

Children ages 8-12 are welcome to join our Tween Book Club offered once a month.

Registration is required, but free!. You're welcome to bring suggestions for future books to read together! 

For February, the club will be reading and discussing Gregor the Overlander, the first book in The Underland Chronicles series, by Suzanne Collins.

Check our calendar for upcoming book club dates!

Tween & Teen Graphic Novel Book Club

The cover for the book "The Vanishing of Lake Peigneur." It shows an illustration of a whirlpool in a lake, with debris like a buoy, trees, and other debris swirling into it.

Tweens and teens are invited to celebrate Will Eisner Week by joining a special Graphic Novel Book Club.

The group will meet Tuesday, March 3 to discuss The Vanishing of Lake Peigneur by Allan Wolf and Jose Pimienta, a book Kirkus Reviews calls "A riveting page-turner that will have readers eager to learn more about the topic." 

The meeting will also include snacks and a chance to chat about why we love graphic novels!

Registration for the Graphic Novel Book Club opens on January 28.

4 Seasons Book Club: TCPL's Fiction Book Club

The cover of the book "Heartwood." It shows the silhouette of a person in profile, with the silhouette made up of trees.

The 4 Seasons Book Club highlights notable works of fiction.

Club participants choose one title from a pre-selected field of 4 or 5 books chosen by a TCPL librarian and book club members on a related theme.

For Winter, the club will be reading and discuss Heartwood by Amity Gaige.

There are two options for registration. Copies of the book are limited so participants are encouraged to register early by using the links below.

Panel by Panel Graphic Novel Book Club

Adults are welcome to join us to discuss graphic novels in this bi-monthly book club. 

Watch for an announcement soon on the next book selection!

For more information and to register, check our upcoming events. If you have any questions, you can email Sophia at smckissick@tcpl.org. 

Nonfiction Book Club

The cover of the book First Contact: The Story of Our Obsession with Aliens. It features a UFO with a green light connecting it to a large radio antenna. The book is written by Becky Ferriera.

Adults are welcome to join this seasonal club dedicated to works of nonfiction.

For Winter 2025-2026, the club will be reading First Contact: The Story of Our Obsession with Aliens by Becky Ferreira. This book club will include a special a special author visit and discussion to its meeting in January 2026.

First Contact is a beautiful full-color publication packed with interesting facts and histories. TCPL is excited to share this very readable non-fiction title!

Copies of the book are available to borrow on a first-come, first-serve basis by registering online or by visiting the Aneja Family Reference Desk.

Upcoming Book Club Events

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Early Reader Book Club

3:00pm–3:45pm
Families, Kids
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Families, Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
About this event::

Children in grades K-2 are welcome to join our Early Reader Book Club.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Tween Book Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
About this event::

Join us for monthly meetings of the TCPL Tween Book Club – the second Tuesday of every month. We will read and discuss great books together, play games, eat snacks, and laugh a lot. Best for ages 8-12. We hope to see you there! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

4 Seasons Winter Book Club

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
About this event::

Please join us for the Winter 2026 edition of the 4 Seasons Book Club as we discuss Heartwood by Amity Gaige, a Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Readers' Favorite Mystery & Thriller

This event is in the "Adults" group

4 Seasons Winter Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Tompkins Trust Company Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
About this event::

Please join us for the Winter 2026 edition of the 4 Seasons Book Club!

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Early Reader Book Club

3:00pm–3:45pm
Families, Kids
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Families, Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
About this event::

Children in grades K-2 are welcome to join our Early Reader Book Club.

This event is in the "Teens" group

YS Graphic Novel Book Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
About this event::

Join us for a Graphic Novel Book Club to celebrate Will Eisner Week.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Tween Book Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
About this event::

Join us for monthly meetings of the TCPL Tween Book Club – the second Tuesday of every month. We will read and discuss great books together, play games, eat snacks, and laugh a lot. Best for ages 8-12. We hope to see you there! 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Tween Book Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
About this event::

Join us for monthly meetings of the TCPL Tween Book Club – the second Tuesday of every month. We will read and discuss great books together, play games, eat snacks, and laugh a lot. Best for ages 8-12. We hope to see you there! 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Tween Book Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
About this event::

Join us for monthly meetings of the TCPL Tween Book Club – the second Tuesday of every month. We will read and discuss great books together, play games, eat snacks, and laugh a lot. Best for ages 8-12. We hope to see you there! 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Tween Book Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
About this event::

Join us for monthly meetings of the TCPL Tween Book Club – the second Tuesday of every month. We will read and discuss great books together, play games, eat snacks, and laugh a lot. Best for ages 8-12. We hope to see you there!