Discussions: Books & More

Discussion Groups

The Brookfield Public Library offers multiple book clubs. The Library arranges for meeting space, sets the dates of the meetings, provides copies of the books and has a staff member on hand to lead the discussion or help with the meeting. New members are welcome at any time to any of the groups. Lists of current and upcoming titles for all the groups are available at the Adult Reference Desk or online. Copies of the current titles being discussed by the groups will be available for checkout about one month before each meeting.

The Library sponsors the following:

The Armchair Travel Book Club

  • Explore new worlds and enjoy intriguing adventures through reading! This book group discusses nonfiction and fiction titles written by and about travelers throughout the world.
  • Meets monthly on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am.
  • The Armchair Travel Book Club Reading List

Back in Time Book Club

  • Discover the days gone by with the Back in Time Book Club. Everyone interested in reading and discussing historical fiction are welcome.
  • Meets monthly on Thursday afternoons at 2:00 pm.
  • Back in Time Book Club Reading List

The Great Lives Biography Book Club

  • This book group proves that truth is often stranger than fiction by discussing the lives of fascinating people. Both historical and current biographies are discussed.
  • Meets monthly on Monday afternoons at 1:00 pm.
  • The Great Lives Biography Book Club Reading List

It’s All Elementary Mystery Book Club

Read It and Eat

  • Read It and Eat combines two of our favorite pastimes--reading and eating! In addition to a thought provoking and entertaining book discussion, we will enjoy dinner from a great local eatery. Each menu will be selected to tie in with the book being discussed.
  • Read It and Eat will meet at various times throughout the year.
  • Read It and Eat Book Club Reading List

Short and Sweet Book Club

  • We will read and discuss a short story or two or a novella.
  • Meets the second Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm.
  • Short and Sweet Book Club

Talking about Books

  • Can’t decide on your favorite genre? Then this is the perfect group for you. Everything from classics to current nonfiction is discussed. The only requirement is a love of books.
  • Meets evenings at 7:00 pm the second Tuesday of every month
  • Talking About Books Reading List

Book Club Kits

  • If you have your own book club, the Library also has a selection of over 100 Book Club Kits. Book Club Kits are designed specifically for book clubs. Each Kit contains multiple copies of a book, information about the author and discussion questions. Book Club Kits may be checked out for 90 days. Brookfield Public Library Book Club Kit Title List
    To find a book club kit, go to our Online Catalog.
  • Click on the Book Club Kit link located in the left column.
  • If you have any questions, please ask an Adult Reference Librarian for assistance.