Book Clubs
Our Book Clubs will be held virtually until further notice.
Visit our program calendar for more details.
Let’s talk about books! Join a club and meet other readers. The Urbandale Public Library offers the following book clubs for adults:
- Booked for Dinner – Second Tuesday of the month, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
An exciting book club that mixes good books and good conversation! Feel free to bring dinner.
- On the Same Page – Third Wednesday of the month, Noon to 1:00 PM
Spend time with other book enthusiasts! Feel free to bring a snack.
- Brown Bag Book Club – Last Tuesday and/or Thursday of the month, Noon to 1:00 PM
Join us for a midday book discussion! Feel free to bring your lunch.
Books for the book clubs can be checked out at the Services Desk or scheduled for curbside pickup at the conclusion of the previous month’s meeting and are available while supplies last. Visit our events calendar for each month’s book club selections. For more information, contact Susan at 515-331-6776.
Book Talks Available On Demand
Can’t make it to a book club meeting? Our book club facilitator offers pre-recorded book talks to inspire you to explore these titles yourself!
The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
The Mothers by Brit Bennett
The Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
Are you in a book club?
Don’t buy books to discuss; check them out free from the library! We have several Book Club Kits available for check out. Click here for more information and a list of titles.
Reader’s Advisory Service
Looking for a book recommendation? We’re always happy to introduce you to a new author or title and select works from a particular genre. Just complete our Reader’s Advisory form and we’ll get you ready for your next experience. Find something you like? Submit a review.
| Date | Title | Author | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2021 | The German Midwife | Mandy Robotham | F Robotham, Mandy |
| February 9 | The Lager Queen of Minnesota | J. Ryan Stradal | F Stradal, J. Ryan |
| March 9 | Well Behaved Indian Women | Saumys Dave | F Dave, Saumya |
| April 13 | Finding Dorothy | Elizabeth Letts | F Letts, Elizabeth |
| May 11 | This Tender Land | William Kent Krueger | F Krueger, William K. |
| June 8 | Call Your Daughter Home | Deb Spera | F Spera, Deb |
| July 13 | Little Faith | Nickolas Butler | F Butler, Nickolas |
| Date | Title | Author | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2021 | The Dearly Beloved | Cara Wall | F Wall, Cara |
| February 17 | This Tender Land | William Kent Krueger | F Krueger, William K. |
| March 17 | Little Faith | Nickolas Butler | F Butler, Nickolas |
| April 21 | Call Your Daughter Home | Deb Spera | F Spera, Deb |
| May 19 | The German Midwife | Mandy Robotham | F Robotham, Mandy |
| June 16 | The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna | Juliet Grames | F Grames, Juliet |
| July 21 | Well Behaved Indian Women | Saumys Dave | F Dave, Saumya |
| Date | Title | Author | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 28, 2021 | Finding Dorothy | Elizabeth Letts | F Letts, Elizabeth |
| February 23 | Call Your Daughter Home | Deb Spera | F Spera, Deb |
| March 25 | The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna | Juliet Grames | F Grames, Juliet |
| April 27 & 29 | Little Faith | Nickolas Butler | F Butler, Nickolas |
| May 25 & 26 | Well Behaved Indian Women | Saumys Dave | F Dave, Saumya |
| June 22 & 24 | The Lager Queen of Minnesota | J. Ryan Stradal | F Stradal, J. Ryan |
| July 27 & 29 | This Tender Land | William Kent Krueger | F Krueger, William K. |