Looking to indulge in a good read and enjoy a lively conversation? We have book clubs for all ages at both the Windsor and Severance Library locations. Here's a sample of what we currently have to offer:
History by the Book
(Ages 18+) - History by the Book meets to discuss historical fiction and non-fiction books. We explore the deeper stories behind historical events and periods in the past.
Bookish Trailblazers Book Club - Windsor & Severance Library Locations
(Ages 18+) - Bookish Trailblazers is where thrill-seekers unite to conquer the wild world of books. Each month we delve into stories and narratives that transport us around the world to new breathtaking locations.
Edgy Pages Book Club - Severance Library
(Ages 18+) - Fame is nice, but what about infamy? Edgy Pages is a club for exploring books that are the stuff of controversy and scandal, or inherently provocative.
See Yourself in a Book - Windsor Library
(Ages 12-18) - See Yourself in a Book is an inclusive book club just for teens! This informal book club focuses on engaging in meaningful conversation with your friends while discussing books that we'll choose together that feature characters who feel marginalized and like they don’t fit in. We’ll offer an activity while we share our thoughts about the book and the issues it brings up. Join in on the fun, and you may just see yourself on the page of a book.
Teen Book Box - Library District's Teen Instagram Account @clearviewteens
(Ages 12-18) - What’s better than a free book? How about a Teen Book Box filled with small -- but fun! -- items? When you pick up your book box from the library, you’ll have a selection of young adult books to choose from. The contents of the box, as well as the book, are yours to keep. Upon finishing a book, write a five-word review on the sticky note, attach it to your book cover, and send a photo of both to the provided email. Photos will be shared on Clearview Library District’s teen Instagram @clearviewteens.
Teen Cookbook Club - Severance Library
(Ages 12-18) - Our newest cookbook club is for teens who love to cook (regardless of experience). Teens can try out recipes and share cooking adventures each month. At our first meeting of the month, we begin by discussing the featured cookbook, preparing a simple appetizer, and collectively choosing our next recipe. Then, we will focus on making and enjoying the chosen recipe from the cookbook.
History Makers Homeschool Book Club - Severance Library
(Ages 6-12) - History Makers Book Club is for homeschoolers who are curious about interesting and significant people from history.
Not Your Boring Book Club
(Ages 9-12) - Not Your Boring Book Club is a 5-week book club that fosters the love of books and reading and provides a lively environment for 9 to 12-year-olds to gather, chat, create, and learn together.
Reading Bugs
(Ages 6-9) Reading Bugs is a four-week book club that fosters the love of books and reading and provides an engaging environment for 6-8-year-olds to communicate, learn, make, and play.
Imagine Stories Together - Windsor Library
(Families) - Imagine Stories Together is a four-week book club for families with children ages 6 to 12, who gather every Wednesday to discuss captivating and thought-provoking stories. This book club offers lively discussions and activities designed for the whole family to participate.
For more information, visit our programs & events calendar or stop by the help desk.
Upcoming Events
Book Club Resources
Clearview Library District Book Club Kits for Adults
(Ages 18+) - Share your love of reading and conversation by checking out one of our captivating book club kits! Located at the Windsor Library just past our audiobook CDs, you'll find our Book Club Kit Collection lining a dedicated shelf in clearly marked plastic bins.
Each kit holds 11 copies of a selected book, as well as additional lit-lover gems like author bios, discussion questions to spark thoughtful debates, and printed resources to help enhance your understanding of the narrative. A team of library staff selects and curates this collection, and we’re constantly updating our inventory to meet the trends and interests we see in our community. Intrigued? Check one out to start your own reading adventure!
- Our Book Club Kits can be checked out for 6 weeks and can be renewed for an additional 6-week checkout period if there are no holds on them.
- Holds may be placed on checked-out kits, but it is not possible to reserve for specific dates.
- Each kit checks out as a single item, and the borrower is responsible for its contents. A replacement cost will be assessed for lost books.
To view the Book Club Kits, stop into the Windsor Library or search “Book Club Kit” in our online catalog to place a hold.
Clearview Library District Book Adventure Boxes for Little Ones
(Ages 0-5) - Discover our collection of 13 Book Adventure Boxes for little ones! Each box includes a book and several items related to a specific theme—from dinosaurs and colors to the alphabet and counting—so your little ones will explore and learn new things!
To view the Book Adventure Boxes, stop into the Windsor Library or search “Book Adventure Boxes” in our online catalog to place a hold.
Hoopla
Each quarter, Hoopla will release a new Spotlight Selection title, along with materials, including a discussion guide and exclusive author interview to help you get the most out of your book club. Hoopla will also curate an additional eight recommended titles to meet the diverse interests of any group. Your next great book club pick is here! Discover more on the Hoopla Website.
NoveList
Are you starting a new book club or need to re-energize a long-term one? Novelist can help! Search articles written by librarians and book club experts that offer solutions to these and many other book club challenges. The Book Discussion Guides provide summaries, read-alikes, and discussion notes on hundreds of books, from literary fiction to fantasy and all points in between. Find these resources and more in Novelist.
Colorado State Library Bookclub Resource
Colorado State Library has book club bags available for libraries to borrow. These bags contain 10 books and a binder with questions for the participants. Visit the Colorado State Library Bookclub Resource page. Please email interlibraryloan@clearviewlibrary.org with the name of the book club bag you'd like to borrow, and we will request it for you. Once the book club bags arrive and are ready, we’ll notify you. The checkout time for book club bags is typically five weeks.