Irene Gruber: 320-845-4843 or 6:30 p.m. 4th Tues. of Albany

Directory of Public Book Clubs in Minnesota
Winter 2010 — Fall 2011
City
Literary Genre
Club Name
Address_1
Address_2
Contact
Meets
Albany
Fiction & Historical Fiction
Adult Book Discussion Group
Albany Public Library
400 Railroad Ave.
Irene Gruber: 320-845-4843 or
[email protected]
6:30 p.m. 4th Tues. of
month
Apple Valley
Classics
Classics Book Club
Barnes & Noble, Fischer Mktplace
14880 Florence Tr.
Store: 952-997-8928
7 p.m. 2nd Tues. of month
Apple Valley
Fiction
Fiction Book Group
Barnes & Noble, Fischer Mktplace
14880 Florence Tr.
Store: 952-997-8928
7:30 p.m. 3rd Tues. of
month
Apple Valley
Fiction & Nonfiction
Galaxie Book Group
Galaxie Public Library
14955 Galaxie Ave.
Library: 952-891-7045
7 p.m. 2nd Thurs. of month
Apple Valley
Fiction, Classics, & Nonfiction
Book Club for People with MS
Barnes & Noble, Fischer Mktplace
14880 Florence Tr.
Cindy: 952-891-5249
10 a.m. 1st Fri. of month
Apple Valley
Mystery
Mystery Book Club
Barnes & Noble, Fischer Mktplace
14880 Florence Tr.
Store: 952-997-8928
7 p.m. 2nd Thurs. of month
Apple Valley
Romance
Romance Lovers Trio
Barnes & Noble, Fischer Mktplace
14880 Florence Tr.
Store: 952-997-8928
7 p.m. 3rd Thurs. of month
Arden Hills
Fiction
Arden Hills Book Club
Arden Hills Public Library
1941 County Rd. E2 W.
Library: 651-628-6831
7 p.m. 2nd Mon. of month
Jan.-Nov.
Belgrade
Not specified
R.E.A.D. Book Club
Belgrade Public Library
324 Washburn Ave.
Library: 320-254-8842
6:30 p.m. 3rd Fri. of month
Store: 763-786-0686
7 p.m. 1st Tues. of month
Blaine
Fiction, Memoir, & Classics
Northtown Book Club
Barnes & Noble, Northtown
710 County Hwy. 10 N.E.
710 County Hwy. 10 N.E.
Mystery
Mystery Book Club
Barnes & Noble, Northtown
Bloomington
Mystery
Penn Lake Mystery Book Club
Penn Lake Public Library
8800 Penn Ave. S.
Pam McCleese: 952-881-8381
Bloomington
Not specified
Penn Lake Reading Group
Penn Lake Public Library
8800 Penn Ave. S.
Addie Mattson: 952-885-8453
1 p.m. 2nd Thurs. of month
Bloomington
Nonfiction
Creekside Book Club
Creekside Community Center
9801 Penn Ave. S.
Osman Elhadary: 952-831-0511 or
[email protected]
1 p.m. last Mon. of month
Jan.-June & Sept.-Nov.
Breckenridge
Fiction
Breckenridge Public Library
205 7th St. N.
Library: 218-643-2113
7 p.m. 3rd Tues. of month
Brooklyn Center
Fiction
Brookdale Public Library
6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy.
Library: 952-847-5600
Burnsville
Fiction, Classics, & Nonfiction
Burnhaven Book Group
Burnhaven Public Library
1101 W. County Rd. 42
Maggie: 952-891-0300
Store: 952-892-9280
1 p.m. 1st Tues. of month
Fiction
Fiction with Friends
Barnes & Noble, Burnhaven Shopping
828 W. County Rd. 42
Center
Clearwater
Not specified
Clearwater Book Club
Clearwater Public Library
822 Clearwater Ctr.
Library: 320-558-6001
6:30 p.m. 3rd Wed. of
month
Columbia Heights
Fiction & Nonfiction
Adult Book Club
Columbia Heights Public Library
820 40th Ave. N.E.
Library: 763-706-3690
10 a.m. last Wed. of month
Coon Rapids
Fiction
Northdale Book Club
Northdale Middle School*
11301 Dogwood St. N.W.
Visit website for info
7 p.m. 2nd Tues. of month
Cottage Grove
Not specified
Park Grove Library Book Club
Park Grove Public Library
7900 Hemingway Ave. S.
Library: 651-459-2040
Crookston
Fiction & Nonfiction
Book Discussion Group
Crookston Public Library
110 Ash St. N.
Library: 218-281-4522
Crystal
Fiction
Friends Book Club
Rockford Road Public Library
6401 42nd Ave. N.
Detroit Lakes
Fiction
Book Discussion Group
Detroit Lakes Public Library
1000 Washington Ave.
Duluth
Mystery
Mystery Book Club
Miller Hill Mall
Duluth
Science Fiction
Sci-Fi Book Club
Miller Hill Mall
Duluth
Fiction & Memoir
In-Store Book Group
Northern Lights Books & Gifts
Duluth
Fiction
Book Club for People with MS
Barnes & Noble, Miller Hill Mall
Duluth
Not specified
West Duluth Book Club
West Duluth Branch Library
1600 Miller Trunk Hwy.,
#L25
1600 Miller Trunk Hwy.,
#L25
307 Canal Park Dr.
1600 Miller Trunk Hwy.,
#L25
5830 Grand Ave.
Library: 218-847-2168
6:30 p.m. 4th Tues. of
month
2:30 p.m. 1st Tues. of
month
7 p.m. 3rd Tues. of month
3 p.m. 3rd Tues. of month
Store: 218-722-5267
5:30 p.m. 1st Sun. of
month
7:30 p.m. 2nd Mon. of
month
7 p.m. 1st Tues. of month
Betsy: 218-724-9075
11 a.m. 4th Tues. of month
Library: 218-730-4280
3 p.m. 3rd Mon. of month
Store: 218-786-0710
Store: 218-786-0710
For adults 55+ who are members
http://www.cce.umn.edu/Osherof the Osher Lifelong Learning
Lifelong-Learning-Institute/
Institute (OLLI)
10:30 a.m. 3rd Tues. of
month
7 p.m. 3rd Tues. of month
Jan.-Nov.
Burnsville
Library: 952-847-5875
Website
7 p.m. 3rd Tues. of month
Jan.-Nov.
6:30 p.m. 3rd Wed. of
month
Blaine
Breckenridge Bookmarkers Book
Discussion Group
Brookdale Bookers Tuesday Morning
Book Group
Store: 763-786-0686
Notes
*Summer mtgs. held in
members' homes
http://northdalebookclub.blogspo
t.com/
http://parkgrovebookclub.blogsp
ot.com/
7 p.m. 3rd Thurs. of month
Jan.-Nov.
10 a.m. 2nd Mon. of month
Jan.-Nov.
Eagan
Fiction
Wescott Book Club
Eagan Community Center
1501 Central Pkwy.
Community Ctr.: 651-675-5550
Eagan
Nonfiction
Wescott Nonfiction Book Group
Eagan Community Center
1501 Central Pkwy.
Community Ctr.: 651-675-5550
Eden Prairie
Not specified
Friends of the Eden Prairie Library Book
Club
Eden Prairie Public Library
565 Prairie Ctr. Dr.
Library: 952-847-5375
12 p.m. 3rd Wed. of month
Eden Prairie
Christianity, Fiction, Memoir,
The Daley Readers
Biography, Classics, & Mystery
Wooddale Church
6630 Shady Oak Rd.
Jill: 952-937-7516
7 p.m. 2nd Mon. of month
Edina
Great Books
Mortimer Adler Great Books Discussion
Southdale Public Library
7001 York Ave. S.
David Mesenbourg: 952-831-0768 or
Varies
[email protected]
Edina
Not specified
Teen Daughter-Mother Book Club
Southdale Public Library
7001 York Ave. S.
Library staffperson: 952-847-5914
7 p.m. 2nd/3rd Tues. of
month; set dates: Dec. 14,
Jan. 18, Feb. 8
Edina
Fiction
Last Word Book Discussion Group
Alternates between the Southdale
7001 York Ave. S.; 3225 W.
Public Library and Barnes & Noble in
69th St.
the Galleria Shopping Center
Library: 952-847-5900
Schedule available at:
7 p.m. 2nd Mon. of month
http://www.hclib.org/News.cfm?
Jan.-Nov.
ID=4586&agency=Sd
Ely
Fiction & Nonfiction
Friends of the Library Book Club
Ely Public Library
Excelsior
Fiction
Excelsior Book Club
Dunn Brothers
11 Water St.
[email protected]
Farmington
Not specified
Farmington Book Group
Farmington Public Library
508 3rd St.
Library: 651-438-0250
Forest Lake
Fiction
Third Thursday Book Club
Hardwood Creek Public Library
19955 Forest Rd. N.
Library: 651-275-7300
Forest Lake
Fiction & Historical Fiction
Third Tuesday Book Club
Hardwood Creek Public Library
19955 Forest Rd. N.
Library: 651-275-7300
Golden Valley
Not specified
G.V. Book Club
Golden Valley Public Library
830 Winnetka Ave. N.
Library: 952-847-5475
Hastings
Historical Nonfiction & Fiction
LeDuc Book Group
LeDuc Historic Estate
1629 Vermillion St.
Hastings
Fiction
Pleasant Hill Library Book Group
Pleasant Hill Public Library
1490 S Frontage Rd.
Hawley
Fiction
Book Discussion Group
Hawley Public Library
421 Hartford St.
Library: 218-483-4549
Inver Grove
Heights
Fiction & Nonfiction
Inver Glen Library Book Club
Inver Glen Public Library
8098 Blaine Ave.
Library: 651-554-6840
7 p.m. 1st Mon. of month
Lakeville
Fiction & Nonfiction
Heritage Library Afternoon Book Group
Heritage Public Library
20085 Heritage Dr.
Library: 952-891-0360
12:30 p.m. 1st Thurs. of
month
Lakeville
Fiction & Nonfiction
Heritage Library Evening Book Group
Heritage Public Library
20085 Heritage Dr.
Library: 952-891-0360
7 p.m. last Wed. of month
Little Falls
Contemporary Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Book Club
Bookin' It
104B 2nd St. S.E.
Little Falls
Religion & Spirituality
Spirituality Book Discussion Group
Bookin' It
104B 2nd St. S.E.
Mahtomedi
Fiction
MS - book club for people with MS
Betty's Pies
700 Wildwood Rd.
Store: 320-632-1848 or
[email protected]
Store: 320-632-1848 or
[email protected]
Jacquie: 651-407-8489
6:30 p.m. 3rd Tues. of
month Sept.-May
6:30 1st Thurs. of month
Oct.-May
6:30 p.m. 4th Tues. of
month
Mahtomedi
Fiction & Nonfiction
Wildwood Library Book Club
Wildwood Public Library
763 Stillwater Rd.
Library: 651-426-2042
7 p.m. 2nd Wed. of month
1850 Adams St., #404
Store: 507-345-3444
7 p.m. 4th Tues. of month
1850 Adams St., #404
Store: 507-345-3444
7 p.m. 2nd Mon. of month
30 S. 1st Ave. E.
Barnes & Noble, River Hills Mall
Library: 218-365-5140
3 p.m. 3rd Mon. of month
Allan Cotter: 651-437-7055 or
[email protected]
Sue Pellant:
[email protected]
For adults 55+ who are members
of the Osher Lifelong Learning
http://www.cce.umn.edu/OsherInstitute (OLLI); significant, inLifelong-Learning-Institute/
depth reading is involved
For girls in grades 7-9 and their
mothers or other female adults.
Register in advance: 952-8475914.
Everyone is welcome -- you don't
need to be a member of Friends
of the Library to attend.
6:30 p.m. 1st Mon. of
month
7 p.m. 4th Tues. of month
6:30 p.m. 3rd Thurs. of
month
6:30 p.m. 3rd Tues. of
month
10 a.m. 3rd Thurs. of
month
6:30 p.m. 1st Thurs. of
month
6:30 p.m. 1st Mon. of
month
6:30 p.m. 2nd Wed. of
month
Mankato
Fiction
Book Lovers' Book Club
Mankato
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Magic and Metal Book Club
Maple Grove
Fiction
Book Club for People with MS
Barnes & Noble
8040 Wedgewood Ln. N.
Mary: 763-420-4562
10 a.m. 4th Mon. of month
Maple Plain
Fiction & Memoir
Maple Plain Book Club
Maple Plain Public Library
5184 Main St. E.
Library: 952-847-5700
6:30 p.m. 3rd Thurs. of
month
Maplewood
Fiction, Nonfiction, Teen, &
Instructional (Knitting)
Knit-Lit
Maplewood Public Library
3025 Southlawn Dr.
Library: 651-704-2033
6 p.m. 2nd Tues. of month Knit while discussing books
Maplewood
Fiction & Classics
Maplewood Eclectic Book Club
Maplewood Public Library
1670 Beam Ave.
Audrey Lurdahl: 651-704-2033
7 p.m. 3rd Wed. of month
Minneapolis
Fiction, Memoir, & Nonfiction
Linden Hills Book Club
Linden Hills Public Library
2900 W. 43rd St.
Library: 952-847-2825
7 p.m. 2nd Tues. of month
Barnes & Noble, River Hills Mall
http://knit-lit.blogspot.com/
Minneapolis
Teen
Advanced Reader Review Group (ARRG!) Wild Rumpus
2720 W. 43rd St.
Store: 612-920-5005
Monthly; dates/times vary Ages 14-18
Minneapolis
Asian & Current Events
Asian Women's Reading & Discussion
Group
Loft Literary Center., Open Book
1011 Washington Ave. S.,
Ste. 200
Saychay Thor: [email protected]
7 p.m. 1st Wed. of month
This group reads and discusses
online articles on specific topics
chosen by facilitator
Minneapolis
Popular Science
Big Bang Book Club
Grumpy's Bar & Grill
1111 Washington Ave. S.
David Enyeart:
[email protected]
7 p.m. 4th Tues. of month
A science book group for nonscientists
Minneapolis
African-American Lit.
Black Men Reading
NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center 1313 Penn Ave. N.
612-302-4692
6 p.m. every Wed.
Minneapolis
Contemporary Fiction &
Nonfiction
Books and Bars
Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater
810 W. Lake St.
Minneapolis
Contemporary Fiction &
Nonfiction
Books and Bars
Aster Café
125 S.E. Main St.
Minneapolis
Las mejores novelas
latinoamericanas
Círculo de Lectores en Español para
Adultos
Pierre Bottineau Library
55 Broadway St. N.E.
Marcela Sanchez: 952-847-5648
4:30 p.m. 3rd Sat. of month Discussions conducted in Spanish
6:30 p.m. 3rd Tues. of
month
http://www.wildrumpusbooks.co
m/ARRG
http://www.facebook.com/group.
php?gid=57553063774#!/group.p
hp?gid=57553063774&v=info
http://www.cehd.umn.edu/PSTL/
civic/readin/BMR.html
2nd Tues. of month - doors
Jeff Kamin: [email protected] open 6 p.m., discussion 7
p.m.
4th Tues. of month - doors
Jeff Kamin: [email protected] open 6 p.m., discussion 7
p.m.
www.booksandbars.com
www.booksandbars.com
Minneapolis
Mystery
Mystery Book Club
Roosevelt Public Library
4026 28th Ave. S.
To sign up, contact
[email protected] or Robin
Klatt: 612-722-2763
Minneapolis
Drama
Seniors Play-Reading Group
Franklin Public Library
1314 E. Franklin Ave.
Library: 952-847-2925
10:30 2nd Fri. of month
For adults 55+ who are members
http://www.cce.umn.edu/Osherof the Osher Lifelong Learning
Lifelong-Learning-Institute/
Institute (OLLI)
Minneapolis
Las mejores novelas
latinoamericanas
Círculo de Lectores en Español para
Adultos
Franklin Public Library
1314 E. Franklin Ave.
Marcela Sanchez: 952-847-5648
11 a.m. 3rd Sat. of month
Discussions conducted in Spanish
Minneapolis
Nonfiction
Nonfiction Book Discussions for Elder
Learners
Franklin Public Library
1314 E. Franklin Ave.
Kate Anderson: 651-488-9061 or
[email protected]
1 p.m. 2nd Fri. of month
For adults 55+ who are members
http://www.cce.umn.edu/Osherof the Osher Lifelong Learning
Lifelong-Learning-Institute/
Institute (OLLI)
Minneapolis
Buddhism
Buddhism Book Club
True Colors Bookstore
4755 Chicago Ave. S.
Store: 612-821-9630
11 a.m. 3rd Sat. of month
Minneapolis
Fiction & Memoir
Aduts only! Book Club
Wild Rumpus
2720 W. 43rd St.
Store: 612-920-5005
Varies
Minneapolis
Lesbian Fiction
Lesbian Fiction Book Club
True Colors Bookstore
4755 Chicago Ave. S.
Store: 612-821-9630
Dates/times posted
monthly on website
Minneapolis
Fiction
Book Club for People with MS
Kingsley Commons
4550 Humboldt Ave. N.
Pat: 612-521-4654
7 p.m. 3rd Wed. of month
6:30 p.m. 2nd Wed. of
month Sept.-May.
For meeting dates/time, a
book list, and any other
info., contact Karolyn
http://www.truecolorsbookstore.
com/
http://www.wildrumpusbooks.co
m/adults%20only
http://www.truecolorsbookstore.
com/
Minneapolis
Mystery & Crime Fiction
Mystery Book Club
Once Upon a Crime
604 W. 26th St.
Store: 612-870-3785
Host Michael Allan Mallory:
[email protected]
Minneapolis
Nature, Spirituality, & Travel
Nature Book Group
Members' homes
N/A
Karolyn: 612-729-6748
Minneapolis
Various: writers who inspire
action
1011 Washington Ave. S.,
Ste. 200
Michael K. Moore:
[email protected]
Minneapolis
Not specified
Peace & Social Justice Reading & Writing
Loft Literary Ctr. at Open Book
Group
Raking Through Books Happy Hour Book
Kieran’s Irish Pub
Club
601 1st Ave. N.
Kate Iverson: 651-356-8714
Minneapolis
Children's Classics
Remedial Book Club for Immature Adults Wild Rumpus
2720 W. 43rd St.
Store: [email protected]
6:30 p.m. first Mon. of
month
Minneapolis
Fiction & Nonfiction
Washburn Library Book Club
Fuller Park & Recreation Ctr.
4800 Grand Ave. S.
Fuller Park: 612-370-4963
6:30 p.m. 2nd Wed. of
month
Minneapolis
Fiction
Northeast Book Club
Pierre Bottineau Library*
55 Broadway St. N.E.
Library: 952-847-2850
Minnetonka
Classics & Historical Nonfiction Excelsior Men's Book Club
Davanni's Pizza
15200 Minnesota 7
Martin: 612-926-8643 or
[email protected]
*Will resume meeting at
3:30 p.m. 4th Sat. of month Northeast Public Library -- 2200
Jan.-Nov.
Central Ave. N.E. -- once
construction is completed
6:30 p.m. 2nd Tues. of
month
Minnetonka
Not specified
First Thursdays Book Club
Ridgedale Public Library
12601 Ridgedale Dr.
Library: 952-847-8800
7 p.m. 1st Thurs. of month
Mound
Not specified
Gillespie Center Book Club
Gillespie Ctr.
2590 Commerce Blvd.
Lois Kukuk: 952-495-8067
10 a.m. 3rd Mon. of month For adults 55+
North Mankato
Fiction, Classics, & Nonfiction
Taylor Library Book Club
North Mankato Public Library
1001 Belgrade Ave.
Library: 507-345-5120
1:30 p.m. 3rd Mon of
month
http://www.onceuponacrimeboo
ks.com/bookclub.htm
Brunch mtgs. - everyone brings
food
6:30 p.m. 4th Wed. of
month, Feb.-Oct.
5:30 p.m. 2nd Tues. of
month
http://www.michaelkiesowmoore
.com/PeaceWriters.html
Adults only
http://www.wildrumpusbooks.co
m/remedial%20book%20club
http://www.gillespiecenter.org/in
dex.html
10:30 a.m. 2nd Mon. of
month
6:30 p.m. 3rd Tues. of
month
North St. Paul
Fiction & Memoir
North St. Paul Daytime Book Club
North St. Paul Public Library
2290 N. 1st St.
Library: 651-747-2700
North St. Paul
Fiction
North St. Paul Evening Book Club
North St. Paul Public Library
2290 N. 1st St.
Library: 651-747-2700
Northfield Public Library
210 Washington St.
Joan Ennis: 507-645-1818
7 p.m. 2nd Tues. of month
Members' homes
N/A
Barbara Johnson: 507-645-6606
Monthly; times vary
6:30 p.m. 3rd Wed. of
month
1:30 p.m. 2nd Wed. of
month
6:30 p.m. 1st Wed. of
month
6:30 p.m. 4th Wed. of
month
Northfield
Contemporary Women Writers Book
Contemporary Female Authors
Group
Mystery
Mystery Book Group
Oakdale
Fiction, Memoir, & Nonfiction
Oakdale Library Book Discussion Group
Oakdale Public Library
1010 Heron Ave. N.
Library: 651-730-0504
Oakdale
Fiction, Memoir, & Nonfiction
Oakdale Library Daytime Book club
Oakdale Public Library
1010 Heron Ave. N.
Library: 651-730-0504
Oakdale
Nonfiction
Oakdale Library Men’s Book Club
Oakdale Public Library
1010 Heron Ave. N.
Library: 651-730-0504
Oakdale
Mystery
Oakdale Library Mystery Book Club
Oakdale Public Library
1010 Heron Ave. N.
Library: 651-730-0504
105 Elm Ave. N.
Library: 507-444-2460
7 p.m. 3rd Wed. of month
Northfield
Owatonna
Fiction & Nonfiction
So Many Books, So Little Time Book Club Owatonna Public Library
10 a.m. 3rd Tues. of month
Plymouth
Not specified
West Suburban Book Discussion Group
Plymouth Public Library
15700 36th Ave. N.
Linda: 612-708-1476 or
[email protected]
Prior Lake
Not specified
Prior Lake Book Club
Prior Lake Public Library
16210 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E.
Hillary: 952-447-3375
8 p.m. 4th Tues. of month
Robbinsdale
Not specified
Robbinsdale Seniors Book Discussion
Group*
Robbinsdale City Hall
4100 Lakeview Ave. N.
Robbinsdale Recreation Services:
763-531-1278
1 p.m. 1st Tues. of month
Rochester
Books that take you to a
different place or time
Armchair Travelers Book Group
Rochester Public Library
101 2nd St. S.E.
Library: 507-328-2300
11 a.m. 1st Tues. of month
Rochester
Classics with film adaptations
Literature into Film Book Group
Rochester Public Library
101 2nd St. S.E.
Library: 507-328-2300
1 p.m. last Tues. of month
Rochester
Mystery
Mystery Readers Book Group
Various books you just can't
Night Owl Book Group
put down
Regional: books set in Midwest
Plain Readers
or written by Midwestern
authors
Rochester Public Library
101 2nd St. S.E.
Library: 507-328-2300
1 p.m. 4th Mon. of month
Rochester Public Library
101 2nd St. S.E.
Library: 507-328-2300
7 p.m. 3rd Tues. of month
Rochester Public Library
101 2nd St. S.E.
Library: 507-328-2300
12 p.m. 3rd Tues. of month
Rosemount
Fiction & Nonfiction
Robert Trail Library Book Club
Robert Trail Public Library
14395 S. Robert Trail
Library: 651-480-1200
7 p.m. last Tues. of month
Roseville
New writers
Discover Great New Writers Book Club
Barnes & Noble, Har Mar Mall
2100 N. Snelling Ave.
B&N Har Mar Community Relations
Manager: [email protected]
7 p.m. 3rd Thurs. of month
June-Nov.
Roseville
Military History
Military History Book Club
Barnes & Noble, Har Mar Mall
2100 N. Snelling Ave.
Steve Daubenspeck:
[email protected]
7 p.m. 3rd Wed. of month
June-Nov.
Roseville
Fiction & Nonfiction
Book Club for People with MS
Barnes & Noble, Har Mar Mall
2100 N. Snelling Ave.
Kathy: 651-698-4732
10 a.m. 1st Tues. of month
Roseville
Mystery & Crime Fiction
Ransom Notes
Barnes & Noble, Har Mar Mall
2100 N. Snelling Ave.
B&N Har Mar Community Relations
Manager: [email protected]
7 p.m. 4th Tues. of month
Jan.-Nov.
Roseville
Books on feminism, working
women, sociology, politics, &
activism
Dead Feminists Society of Minnesota
Barnes & Noble, Har Mar Mall
2100 N. Snelling Ave.
Contact group organizer through
http://www.meetup.com/DeadFeminist-Society-of-Minnesota/
7 p.m. 3rd Wed. of month*
Savage
Fiction & Nonfiction
Savage Book Club for Adults
Savage Public Library
13090 Alabama Ave. S.
Library: 952-707-1770
7 p.m. 3rd Thurs. of month
Rochester
Rochester
Shakopee
Regional
All Things Minnesota
The Stans House
128 2nd Ave. W.
Shoreview
Fiction
Shoreview Fiction Group
Shoreview Public Library
4570 N. Victoria St.
Shoreview
Mystery
Shoreview Mystery Book Group
Shoreview Public Library
4570 N. Victoria St.
South St. Paul
Not specified
South St. Paul Book Discussion
South St. Paul Public Library
106 3rd Ave. N.
St. Anthony Village Fiction
St. Anthony Daytime Book Club for
Seniors
St. Anthony Village Library
2941 Pentagon Dr. N.E.
St. Anthony Village Not specified
St. Anthony Evening Book Club
St. Anthony Village Library
2941 Pentagon Dr. N.E.
*For seniors in Robbinsdale,
Crystal, & Brooklyn Center
*Check MeetUp calendar:
http://www.meetup.com/DeadFeminist-Society-ofMinnesota/calendar/
Scott County Historical Society: 9526:30 p.m. 3rd Thurs. of
445-0378 or
month
[email protected]
Library: 651-486-2300
7 p.m. 1st Tues. of month
7 p.m. 3rd Tues. OR 12
Library: 651-486-2300
noon* 3rd Thurs. of month *Bring your lunch to noon mtg.
Jan.-Nov.
1 p.m. 3rd Wed. OR 7 p.m.
Library: 651-554-3240
3rd Thurs. of month
2 p.m. 3rd Mon. of month
Library: 952-847-6075
Sept.-June
6:30 p.m. 3rd Mon of
Library: 952-847-6075
month
Library: 952-847-6100
Monthly at 6:30 p.m. -dates vary. Upcoming dates
listed here:
http://www.hclib.org/Agen
ciesAction.cfm?agency=SB
St. Bonifacius
Fiction & Nonfiction
St. Bonifacius Library Book Group
St. Bonifacius Library
8624 Kennedy Memorial Dr.
St. Paul
Travel, Nonfiction, & Fiction
Bookin' Around the World
Merriam Park Public Library
1831 Marshall Ave.
Library: 651-642-0385
7 p.m. 2nd Tues. of month
St. Paul
Fiction
Central Library Book Club
Central Library
90 W. 4th St., 4th floor
Library: 651-266-7000 ext. 5
10:30 a.m. 2nd Thurs. of
month
St. Paul
Historical Nonfiction
Central Library History Book Club
Central Library
90 W. 4th St., 4th floor
Library: 651-266-7000 ext. 5
2 p.m. 4th Thurs. of month
St. Paul
Fiction & Nonfiction
Common Good Books Book Club
Common Good Books
165 Western Ave. N., #14
Store: 651-225-8989
7 p.m. 3rd Mon. of month
St. Paul
Science Fiction by women
Coyotes
Minnesota Women's Press
771 Raymond Ave.
[email protected]
St. Paul
Not specified
Books by U of M faculty, staff,
& alumni
East Side Book Club
Sun Ray Public Library
Friends of Eastcliff Book Club
Eastcliff - U of M President's home
2105 Wilson Ave.
176 N. Mississippi River
Blvd.
St. Paul
Great Books
Great Books Reading Group
University of St. Thomas, 388 Owens
2115 Summit Ave.
Science Hall
St. Paul
Great Books
Hamline Midway Great Books Program
Hamline Midway Public Library
1558 Minnehaha Ave. W.
St. Paul
Fiction
Hayden Heights Book Club
Hayden Heights Public Library
1456 White Bear Ave.
Library: 651-793-3934
1 p.m. 4th Thurs. of month
St. Paul
Not specified
Highland Park Library Book Club
Hillcrest Recreation Center
1978 Ford Pkwy.
Library: 651-695-3700
7 p.m. 2nd Wed. of month
St. Paul
Historical Nonfiction & JewishJ.C.C. Book Club
themed novels
Jewish Community Center
1375 Saint Paul Ave.
Beth Friend: 651-255-4735 or
[email protected]
10 a.m. 4th Thurs. of
month
St. Paul
Regional: books by or about
Upper Midwesterners
Minnesota Historical Society Press Book
Club
Locations listed on website
N/A
Mary Poggione:
[email protected]
Monthly; dates/times listed
on website
St. Paul
Fiction
North End Book Club
Rice Street Public Library
1011 Rice St.
Sandy: 651-293-8811
12:45 p.m. 4th Mon. of
month
St. Paul
Contemporary Fiction, mostly
by female authors
Riverview Book Club
Members' homes
N/A
Jill Zahniser: 651-225-9647 or Betty
LaSorella: 651-225-1815
6 p.m. 2nd Fri. of month
St. Paul
Mystery
Saints & Sinners Mystery Book Club
Hamline Midway Public Library
1558 Minnehaha Ave. W.
[email protected]
1 p.m. 1st Sat. of month
St. Paul
6:30 p.m. 3rd Wed. of
month
Library: 651-293-8733
1 p.m. 4th Mon. of month
Uof M Foundation: 612-624-3333 or 3 mtgs./yr. - Oct. 21, Feb.
Eastcliff: 612-627-6800
17, Apr. 13
Thomas Tommet:
Monthly; dates/times vary
[email protected]
Becky Healy:
7:15 p.m. 2nd Tues. of
[email protected]
month
Friends of Eastcliff membership
required
http://www.meetup.com/Minnes
ota-Historical-Society-Press-BookClub/
Put "Saints & Sinners" in subject
line of email
Fiction
St. Anthony Park Book Club
St. Anthony Park Public Library
2245 Como Ave.
St. Paul
Mystery
Clews & Brews (Mystery Readers Int'l.)
Chatterbox Pub
800 Cleveland Ave. S.
St. Paul
New in paperback
Alternates between Fiction &
Nonfiction; books that
strengthen connection to the
earth, living things
Various; approach to reading
emphasizes laughter/
irreverence
Sunday Novels
Minnesota Women's Press
771 Raymond Ave.
Kathy or Keith at the Paperback
Exchange: 612-929-8801
[email protected]
Sunday Together - Earth (subgroup)
Minnesota Women's Press
771 Raymond Ave.
[email protected]
9:30 a.m. 3rd Sun. of
month
$34 fee/4 mths.
Sunday Together - Rock (subgroup)
Minnesota Women's Press
771 Raymond Ave.
[email protected]
9:30 a.m. 3rd Sun. of
month
$34 fee/4 mths.; currently full
Contemporary Fiction
Sunday Together - Weavers (subgroup)
Minnesota Women's Press
771 Raymond Ave.
[email protected]
9:30 a.m. 3rd Sun. of
month
$34 for 4 months; currently full
St. Paul
St. Paul
Fiction, Literary Nonfiction,
Statewide; events
Poetry, Teen, & Children’s
in St. Paul
Illustrated
Talking Volumes (presented by
Minnesota Public Radio, the Star Tribune, Fitzgerald Theater
& The Loft Literary Center)
10 Exchange St. E.
For info, visit:
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/col
Varies
lections/special/ongoing/talking_vol
umes/
Waite Park
Nonfiction Book Club
253 5th Ave. N.
Library: 320-253-9359
6 p.m. 2rd Thurs. of month
10 a.m. 3rd Tues. of month
1 p.m. 4th Thurs. of month
Nonfiction
Waite Park Public Library
Waite Park
Fiction
Tuesday Morning Book Club
Waite Park Public Library
253 5th Ave. N.
Library: 320-253-9359
Wayzata
Fiction
Thursday Afternoon Book Club
Wayzata Public Library
620 Rice St.
Library: 952-847-6150
http://www.bookstores.umn.edu/
eastcliff.html
Put "Great Books" in subject line
of email
St. Paul
St. Paul
Library: 651-642-0411
6:30 p.m. 1st Wed. of
month
6:30 p.m. 3rd Wed. of
month
2 p.m. 3rd Sun. of month
$34 fee/4 mths.; currently full
Newcomers welcome -- please
call for info. on current book
$34 fee/4 mths.; currently full
A new book is featured each
month via articles, broadcasts,
events.Tickets for Talking
Volumes are available on the
Fitzgerald Theater website or by
calling 651-290-1200. Public
tickets: $20; MPR member
tickets: $18.
Wayzata
Children's & Teen Fiction
Chapter & Verse Book Club
The Bookcase
607 Lake St. E.
Nancy Caffoe:
[email protected]
7 p.m. 3rd Thurs. of month
Wayzata
Mystery & Crime Fiction
Mystery Book Club
The Bookcase
607 Lake St. E.
Charlie Leonard:
[email protected]
7 p.m. 4th Thurs. of month
Wayzata
Fiction & Nonfiction
The Bookcase Book Club
The Bookcase
607 Lake St. E.
Charlie Leonard:
[email protected]
1 p.m. OR 7 p.m. 2nd Tues.
of month
West St. Paul
Fiction
Wentworth "Book Ends"
Wentworth Public Library
199 E. Wentworth Ave.
Library: 651-554-6800
White Bear Lake
Mystery
White Bear Lake Mystery Book Club
White Bear Lake Public Library
4698 Clark Ave.
Library: 651-407-5302
Winona
Not specified
W.P.L. Book Discussion Group
Winona Public Library
151 W. 5th St.
Robin DeVries:
[email protected]
Woodbury
Wide variety
Book Corner Breakfast Book Club
The Book Corner
783 Radio Dr.
Store: 651-730-0661
Woodbury
Fiction
R.H.S. Book Club
R. H. Stafford Public Library
8595 Central Park Pl.
Library: 651-731-1320
10:15 a.m. 4th Tues. of
month Jan.-Nov.
6:30 p.m. 1st Wed. of
month
2 p.m. 1st Wed. of month
8:45 a.m. 3rd Sat. of month
Jan.-Nov.
6:30 p.m. 1st Tues. of
month
For adults who enjoy reading
children's literature
http://www.bookcaseofwayzata.c
om/category/event-type/bookclubs
http://www.bookcaseofwayzata.c
om/category/event-type/bookclubs
http://www.bookcaseofwayzata.c
om/category/event-type/bookclubs