Book Clubs
We can help with your book discussion group. The Library has multiple copies of many great selections and award winning books, and can provide titles in various formats. Book discussion groups can also get extended loans.
We also provide book discussion guides to help you lead your discussion. Be sure to register your book group with us to get advance notice about special author events. Senior residences are welcome too. Contact amarrocolla@fergusonlibrary.org to register or for other information.
Need help choosing a title? Fill out this form and we can make suggestions.
Helpful Links for Book Groups
BookBrowse - Discover top picks for book clubs, with author read-alikes and practical advise on how to lead a successful discussion.
Reading Group Choices – Advice on how to start a reading group, with top book group favorites and commentaries.
Reading Group Guides – Recommended new releases for book groups, and insightful discussion guides.
Books in Print – Includes thousands of book reviews, excerpts from books, and a new reader’s advisory tool, “Fiction Connection.”
Lit Lovers – Reviews and reading guides, with a list of the most popular book club titles.
Novelist Plus – Contains reviews of both fiction and nonfiction, plot summaries, and book discussion guides.
Upcoming Book Discussions
Storytime featuring stories, rhymes and movement activities.
Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver.
Registration appreciated.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Harry Bennett Branch Book Discussion via Zoom: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
Harry Bennett Branch Book Discussion via Zoom: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
Outdoor Family Storytime at Latham Park
Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Latham Park, located at the nexus of Bedford, Forest and Prospect streets.
Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Friends-Sponsored
This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.
All are welcome to join a friendly group discussion of the latest articles from The New Yorker.
Also available via Zoom.
Harry Bennett Branch Local Author Series: Jerry Zezima
Harry Bennett Branch Local Author Series: Jerry Zezima
Nationally syndicated humorist Jerry Zezima will discuss his latest book, The Good Humor Man: Tales of Life, Laughter and, for Dessert, Ice Cream. Here he writes about family foibles and the funny little things of everyday life.