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Below is a system-wide schedule of upcoming book discussion groups. More information can be found on our main book club page and on individual branch pages, if you are interested in meetings at a particular location.


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Brown Bag Book Club

Wednesday Dec 2, 2009 12:00pm - 1:00pm at Civic Center


1906The December selection of the Brown Bag Book Club is 1906 by James Dalessandro.  This is an historical novel set during the time the San Francisco earthquake and fire.

Series Description

Civic Center Library Brown Bag Book Club meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month, at the Civic Center Library, from 12:00pm - 1:00pm. New members are always welcome! For more information, please call (415)499-6102.



Point Reyes Station Library Book Club

Monday Dec 7, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm at Point Reyes


Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson
Series Description

Come join us on the following dates for lively and fun discussions of these recent bestsellers.



Reading Group

Tuesday Dec 8, 2009 6:00pm - 7:00pm at South Novato


The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga
Series Description

Everyone welcome! Bring books or ideas for books you'd like to talk about at Reading Group Meetings. Come to help pick the next book, discuss books, or listen to ideas for good reads. Questions? Call (415) 506-3168.



Mystery Reader's Book Club: Thursday Morning Edition

Thursday Dec 10, 2009 10:30am - 11:30am at Novato


Murphy's Law by Rhys Bowen
Series Description

Novato Library Book Clubs meet once a month. Everyone welcome!


Special book club copies of the upcoming book are available at club meetings. Book club copies check out for six weeks. If you miss a book club date, call the library's reference desk to have a book club copy set aside for you. Large type editions are available for most titles. Ask the Librarian to reserve a copy for you.


Mystery Reader's Book Club meetings are held on second Thursdays 10:30 - 11:30 am.



Fairfax Library Book Club

Thursday Dec 10, 2009 7:00pm - 9:00pm at Fairfax


The History of Love by Nicole Krauss
Series Description
The Friends of the Fairfax Library sponsor a Book Club which meets on the first Thursday of each month from 7-9pm. All books are available through the library. Check availability and request books through the Library's Catalog. The Fairfax Friends provide a moderator to keep discussions lively and interesting. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting! To find out about our next selection, check our Fairfax Book Group blog.


Tuesday Afternoon Book Club

Tuesday Dec 15, 2009 1:00pm - 2:00pm at Novato


Run by Ann Patchett
Series Description

Novato Library Book Clubs meet once a month. Everyone welcome!


Special book club copies of the upcoming book are available at club meetings. Book club copies check out for six weeks. If you miss a book club date, call the library's reference desk to have a book club copy set aside for you. Large type editions are available for most titles. Ask the Librarian to reserve a copy for you.


Tuesday Afternoon Book Club meetings are held on third Tuesdays 1:00 - 2:00 pm.



Wednesday Night Book Club

Wednesday Dec 16, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm at Novato


The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery
* Note: 3rd Wednesday in December

Series Description

Novato Library Book Clubs meet once a month. Everyone welcome!


Special book club copies of the upcoming book are available at club meetings. Book club copies check out for six weeks. If you miss a book club date, call the library's reference desk to have a book club copy set aside for you. Large type editions are available for most titles. Ask the Librarian to reserve a copy for you.


Wednesday Night Book Club meetings are held on fourth Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00 pm.



Thursday Night Mystery Book Club

Thursday Dec 17, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm at Novato


Tell No One by Harlan Coben
Series Description

Novato Library Book Clubs meet once a month. Everyone welcome!


Special book club copies of the upcoming book are available at club meetings. Book club copies check out for six weeks. If you miss a book club date, call the library's reference desk to have a book club copy set aside for you. Large type editions are available for most titles. Ask the Librarian to reserve a copy for you.


Thursday Night Mystery Book Club meetings are held on third Thursdays 7:00 - 8:00pm.



Marin City Library Book Club

Monday Dec 21, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm at Marin City


Book cover

Vivaldi's Virgins by Barbara Quick


Series Description

Come and join the discussion. Everyone is welcome! Refreshments served.

The club occurs the third Monday of every month, we begin at 7:00pm.



Point Reyes Station Library Book Club

Monday Jan 4, 2010 7:00pm - 8:00pm at Point Reyes


Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri

Series Description

Come join us on the following dates for lively and fun discussions of these recent bestsellers.



Marin City Library Book Club

Monday Jan 18, 2010 7:00pm - 8:00pm at Marin City


Book cover

A World Lit Only by Fire by William Manchester


Series Description

Come and join the discussion. Everyone is welcome! Refreshments served.

The club occurs the third Monday of every month, we begin at 7:00pm.