Guides

Helpful guides for readers and organizers

Library book club rules can vary from one system to the next. Our guides focus on the basics that help most people: where to start, what to ask, and how to confirm the details with the right office.

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Book Club Basics

What is a library book club kit?

What a library book club kit is, what it includes, how borrowing works, and how statewide programs and interlibrary loan can help groups.

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Book Clubs

How to borrow a book club kit from your library

Learn how to borrow a library book club kit, place holds, plan around due dates, and use statewide or interlibrary options when titles vary.

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How to start a book club at your library

Learn how to start a library book club with practical steps for books, kits, meeting rooms, interlibrary loan, and local library rules.

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How to run a good book club discussion

Learn how to lead warm, lively book club discussions with simple planning, better questions, fair ground rules, and smart library support.

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Free ebook and audiobook book clubs through your library

Learn how free ebook and audiobook book clubs work through public libraries, which apps to check, and simple steps to join or start one.

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How to choose books for your book club

Learn how to choose book club books that spark discussion, fit your readers, and work with library kits, holds, formats, and local rules.

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Borrowing Tips

Using interlibrary loan for your book club

Learn how interlibrary loan works for book clubs, what fees and wait times to expect, and when a statewide book club kit may be easier.

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Kids & Teens

Library book clubs for kids and teens

Learn how library book clubs for kids and teens work, where to find youth book club kits, and how to borrow, join, or start one locally.

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