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
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.
Learn how Launchpad tablets, Wonderbook readalongs and Playaway audiobook devices support preschooler literacy development in the areas of science, math and reading.
Ages 2 to 5.
Presented in partnership with Playaway.
Read with Libby & Hoopla
Learn how to use the free Libby and Hoopla apps to read e-books, audiobooks and magazines from the library's collection. Available for Android and iOS (iPhone/iPad) devices.
Outdoor Family Storytime at Commons Park
Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Commons Park, located Harbor Point.
Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.
This program is held weather permitting.
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.
South End Branch African and African American Authors Hybrid Book Discussion: The Right Mistake by Walter Mosley
South End Branch African and African American Authors Hybrid Book Discussion: The Right Mistake by Walter Mosley
The Right Mistake: The Further Philosophical Investigations of Socrates Fortlow by Walter Mosley