Book Clubs

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Kids Book Clubs

Biography Bunch

Ages 6–10 years

Join us for a story and a fun activity as we embark on a journey of discovery to uncover the lives of some of the most fascinating people in history.

Bluestem Readers Group

3rd-5th grade

The Bluestem Award is an Illinois Readers' Choice Award program for students in 3rd through 5th grade. Come join the club to read some of the 2025 nominees and you'll be eligible to cast your vote in selecting the winner. Each month, we'll read and discuss a different nominee, enjoy a snack, and complete fun activities related to the book. Please read and come prepared to discuss this month's book. Pick up books at the Patron Services desk.

Geek Out!: Graphic Novel Club

4th-8th grade 

Geek out over graphic novels, talk about this month’s book, have a snack, and make geeked out art. Pick up books at the Patron Services desk. Tweens must read book to attend.

Community Book Clubs

Fiction Book Club

This member-run book club meets the second Wednesday of every month and reads a variety of titles, both fiction and non-fiction. Come discuss, share and enjoy the experience of reading with a group! Call to reserve a copy of the book, or stop by Patron Services to pick up a copy.

This is a community group and is not run or monitored by library staff.

Mystery Book Club

This member-run book club meets the third Tuesday of every month.Join our long-running book club as they discuss a different mystery each month! Stop at the Patron Services desk to pick up a copy of the book at any time. 

This is a community group and is not run or monitored by library staff. 

Business Book Club

The Business book club meets at the New Lenox Library the third Wednesday of every month from 9:30am-11am. Each month is a different book focused on building business, sales, leadership, etc. Do not stress if you haven't read the whole book, all are welcome to come.

This is a community group and is not run or monitored by library staff.

Adult Staff Led Book Club

BYOB Club: Bring Your Own Book Club at 3 Corners Grill & Tap

Join us every other month on the third Wednesday for the BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Book Club for adults: a stress-free book discussion with no required reading! We will talk about books we've recently read or listened to, share ideas for new reads, and enjoy great food and drinks at 3 Corners Grill & Tap.

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

3rd-5th grade. The Bluestem Award is an Illinois Readers' Choice Award program for students in 3rd through 5th grade.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Non-Library Group
Event Details:

This member-run book club meets the second Wednesday of every month and reads a variety of titles, both fiction and non-fiction. Come discuss, share and enjoy the experience of reading with a group!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Business Book Club

9:30am - 11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Job & Career, Non-Library Group
Event Details:

Business book club meets at the New Lenox Library the third Wednesday of every month from 9:30am-11am.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Group
Event Details:

Join our long-running book club as they discuss a different mystery each month! Stop at the Patron Services desk to pick up a copy of the book at any time. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Geek Out!: Graphic Novel Club: Gamerville by Johnnie Christmas

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

4th -8th grade. Come chat about this month's graphic novel selection while creating a unique craft. Pick up books at the Patron Services desk. BOOK: Gamerville by Johnnie Christmas

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.

Bluestem Readers Group: Weird Kid by Greg Van Eekhout

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

3rd-5th grade. The Bluestem Award is an Illinois Readers' Choice Award program for students in 3rd through 5th grade.