Book clubs
Join in one of the library's many book clubs for thoughtful discussion and contemplation lead by a librarian. Our book club sets, available on the second floor, can be borrowed for six weeks. Book club selections may also be available as an ebook.
Popular requests
How can I start my own book club?
NVCL can support community book clubs by providing access to our book club sets, suggestions for what to read next, and discussion guides. If your book club is looking for a place to meet, please see our room rentals page.
For more details on the logistics of setting up a book club, see these excellent tips from Edmonton Public Library and LitLovers.com.
Upcoming book club gatherings
Authors & writers
North Shore Writers Festival: Chronicling the Canucks with Ed Willes, Daniel Wagner, & Andy Prest
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Authors & writers
North Shore Writers Festival: Traditional Welcome with Tsitsáyx̱emaat
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 5:30 pm to 5:45 pm
Authors & writers
North Shore Writers Festival: Reporting on the Environment with Steph Kwetásel’wet Wood, Anne Shibata Casselman & Laura Lynch
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 7:15 pm to 8:30 pm
Authors & writers
North Shore Writers Festival: Literary trivia hosted by Charles Demers
Friday, April 25, 2025, 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Authors & writers
North Shore Writers Festival: Writing Picture Books with Laura Farina
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm
Authors & writers
North Shore Writers Festival: Publishing and publicity panel
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm
Authors & writers
North Shore Writers Festival: Unsettling Fiction with Sam Wiebe, Linda Cheng, Erica McKeen, & JJ Lee
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm
Authors & writers
North Shore Writers Festival: Chelene Knight in conversation with Margaret Gallagher
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm