Book Clubs
All in-person programming at the Library is canceled until further notice. However, we are pleased to offer our monthly book clubs as virtual discussions starting in May! 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, Library Meeting Room A
An exciting book club that mixes good books and good conversation! Feel free to bring snacks or pick up dinner on the way! For more information, contact Susan Nass at 515-331-6776.
Brown Bag Book Club – Last Tuesday and Thursday of the month, Noon to 1:00 PM, Library Meeting Room A
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 at the conclusion of the previous month’s meeting and are available while supplies last. For more information, contact Susan Nass at 515-331-6776.
On the Same Page – Third Wednesday of the month, Noon to 1:00 PM, Library Conference Room
Spend time with other book enthusiasts! The list of books each club will discuss over the next few months are listed in the table below. For more information, contact Susan at 515-331-6776.
Books for the book clubs can be checked out at the Services Desk 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janurary 14, 2020 | Before We Were Yours | Lisa Wingate | F Wingate, Lisa |
| February 11 | There There | Tommy Orange | F Orange, Tommy |
| March 10 | The Mothers | Brit Bennett | F Bennett, Brit |
| April 14 | The Great Alone | Kristin Hannah | F Hannah, Kristin |
| May 12 | The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek | Kim Michele Richardson | F Richardson, Kim M |
| June 9 | The Woman in Cabin 10 | Ruth Ware | F Ware, Ruth |
| July 14 | The Dream Daughter | Diane Chamberlain | F Chamberlain, Diane |
| Date | Title | Author | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 28 & 30, 2020 | Pachinko | Min Jin Lee | F Lee, Min J. |
| February 25 & 27 | Before We Were Yours | Lisa Wingate | F Wingate, Lisa |
| March 24 & 26 | Dream Daughter | Diane Chamberlain | F Chamberlain, Diane |
| April 28 & 30 | Woman in Cabin 10 | Ruth Ware | F Ware, Ruth |
| May 26 & 28 | The Mothers | Brit Bennett | F Bennett, Brit |
| June 23 & 25 | The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek | Kim Michele Richardson | F Richardson, Kim M. |
| July 28 & 30 | There There | Tommy Orange | F Orange, Tommy |
| Date | Title | Author | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2020 | A Place for Us | Fatima Farheen Mirza | F Mirza, Fatima F. |
| February 19 | Next Year in Havana | Chanel Cleeton | F Cleeton, Chanel |
| March 18 | The Woman in Cabin 10 | Ruth Ware | F Ware, Ruth |
| April 15 | The Mothers | Brit Bennett | F Bennett, Brit |
| May 20 | Dream Daughter | Diane Chamberlain | F Chamberlain, Diane |
| June 17 | The Great Alone | Kristin Hannah | F Hannah, Kristin |
| July 15 | An American Marriage | Tayari Jones | F Jones, Tayari |