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- 3 Poems by... Poetry Discussion Group
Each month this group discusses three poems by a selected poet or about a selected topic. - Black Holes, Beakers, and Books: A Popular
Science Book Club
Help us celebrate Charles Darwin's 200th anniversary this year with some selections on evolution in this bimonthly book club that meets on Sundays. - Books in the Afternoon
This Main Library book group focuses primarily on fiction and has been going strong for many years. - Bound Together Book Club
In this collaboration between the Carnegie Museum of Art and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, take a fresh look at art through the lens of literature! - Dish: A Foodie Book Club
This book group focuses on the world of food. - Mystery Book Group
Discuss classic and contemporary mysteries. - Out of the Gutter: A Graphic Novel Discussion Group
We will go beyond popular titles to explore independent and new releases. - Pathfinders: A Book Club for our Spiritual
Journeys
This monthly group discusses books that look at all angles of spirituality, including books on religion, agnosticism, or atheism; memoirs of spiritual awakening; or life guides by prominent spiritual and religious leaders. - Pittsburgh Symphony Book Club: Music Books,
Fact & Fiction
Join a member of the symphony to discuss books that reflect the music they will be performing.
Branch Book Groups
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Smithfield Critics
Join the Smithfield Critics, our popular Downtown & Business book discussion group, on the third Wednesday of every month for cookies, coffee and lively discussion of interesting and diverse books that span multiple genres. You never know how smart you can become! Sign up for our newsletter.
Book Group Connections
In existence since 2001, Book Group Connections is a service offered by the New & Featured Department that provides book groups with information packets designed to enhance book discussions. Check it out!
CLP Book Discussions
Dish! A Foodie Book Club: Fast Food Nation
First Floor - New & Featured (Main Library)
Tuesday, August 3 at 6:00 PM
Book Discussion
Tuesday, August 3 at 6:00 PM
Woods Run
Tuesday, August 10 at 11:30 AM
Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion
Tuesday, August 10 at 11:30 AM
Brookline
Wednesday, August 11 at 1:00 PM
Bound Together Book Club - Library & Museum Collaboration
Wednesday, August 11 at 1:00 PM
Carnegie Museum of Art
Thursday, August 12 at 6:30 PM
Monday Evening Book Discussion
Thursday, August 12 at 6:30 PM
Brookline
Monday, August 16 at 6:00 PM
Out of the Gutter: Graphic Novel Discussion Group - Special Guest TBA & Discussion of European Graphic Novels
Monday, August 16 at 6:00 PM
Large Print Room - Main
Monday, August 16 at 6:00 PM
Smithfield Critics Book Discussion Group: The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers
Monday, August 16 at 6:00 PM
Downtown & Business
Wednesday, August 18 at 12:00 PM
Books in the Afternoon: No meeting this month.
Wednesday, August 18 at 12:00 PM
Large Print Room - Main
Thursday, August 19 at 1:00 PM
Mystery Book Discussion Group: The Terra-Cotta Dog
Thursday, August 19 at 1:00 PM
First Floor - New & Featured (Main Library)
Friday, August 20 at 1:00 PM
Intergenerational PALS Book Club for Tweens, Teens and Older Adults
Friday, August 20 at 1:00 PM
Beechview
Tuesday, August 24 at 12:00 PM
PathFinders: Seeking Peace
Tuesday, August 24 at 12:00 PM
Main (Oakland)
Wednesday, September 1 at 12:00 PM
Dish! A Foodie Book Club: A Homemade Life
Wednesday, September 1 at 12:00 PM
First Floor - New & Featured (Main Library)
Tuesday, September 7 at 6:00 PM
Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion
Tuesday, September 7 at 6:00 PM
Brookline
Wednesday, September 8 at 1:00 PM
3 Poems by Nikki Giovanni . . . Poetry Discussion Group
Wednesday, September 8 at 1:00 PM
Classroom A
Thursday, September 9 at 7:30 PM
Book Discussion
Thursday, September 9 at 7:30 PM
Woods Run
Tuesday, September 14 at 11:30 AM
Books in the Afternoon: The Book Thief
Tuesday, September 14 at 11:30 AM
Large Print Room - Main
Thursday, September 16 at 1:00 PM
Books in the Afternoon: The Book Thief
Thursday, September 16 at 1:00 PM
Large Print Room - Main
Thursday, September 16 at 6:00 PM
Mystery Book Discussion Group: Heavenly Pleasures
Thursday, September 16 at 6:00 PM
First Floor - New & Featured (Main Library)
Friday, September 17 at 1:00 PM
Espresso Libre Book Club
Friday, September 17 at 1:00 PM
Hill District
Saturday, September 18 at 1:00 PM
Monday Evening Book Discussion
Saturday, September 18 at 1:00 PM
Brookline
Monday, September 20 at 6:00 PM
Monday, September 20 at 6:00 PM

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