Book Groups

Book Groups At Main

• 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
  Join us this fall to discuss books about Brains & Behavior.
• 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!
• 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

• 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.
• Squirrel Hill Adult Book Group
  The group reads primarily nonfiction (biographies, histories, witty commentaries) with a few fascinating novels and short story collections to round out the conversation each year. It generally meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 1 PM.

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!