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54 upcoming book clubs, readings, poetry nights and author talks in Toronto at 21 venues — all easy to walk into on your own.

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Toronto Public Library – Fairview (7) · Toronto Public Library – Highland Creek (6) · Toronto Public Library – Deer Park (5) · Toronto Public Library – Evelyn Gregory (5) · Toronto Public Library – Northern District (5) · Toronto Public Library – College/Shaw (4) · Toronto Public Library – Taylor Memorial (4) · Toronto Public Library – Barbara Frum (3) · Toronto Public Library – Agincourt (2) · Toronto Public Library – Fairview (Room 201) (2) · Lillian H. Smith (1) · Toronto Public Library – Brentwood (1) · Toronto Public Library – City Hall (1) · Toronto Public Library – Malvern (1) · Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library (Room 2/3, 2nd floor) (1) · Toronto Public Library – Northern District (Main Floor Program Room) (1) · Toronto Public Library – Pape/Danforth (1) · Toronto Public Library – Parkdale, Auditorium A (1) · Toronto Public Library – Riverdale (Program Room 2) (1) · Toronto Public Library – S. Walter Stewart (1) · Toronto Public Library – Toronto Reference Library (1)

Toronto Public Library – Fairview7 upcoming

Tue2Feb
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18:45–20:00

Evening Book Club and Play Reading at Fairview Library

Toronto Public Library – Fairview

Book lovers meet on the first Tuesday of the month for a lively discussion of a popular title in a welcoming, relaxed setting, with play readings mixed into the programme. Copies of each book can be borrowed at the Fairview branch. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Evening Book Club & Play Reading» Start time as published; the end time is approximate. Source: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto.

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Tue16Mar
SocialToronto
13:00–14:30

Afternoon Book Club at Fairview Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Fairview

Fairview Library's book club meets every third Tuesday for a lively discussion of popular books in a welcoming, relaxed setting, and new members are always encouraged to join. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Afternoon Book Club» Starts 13:00, ends about 14:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue6Apr
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18:45–20:00

Evening Book Club & Play Reading at Fairview Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Fairview

Fairview Library's evening club meets on the first Tuesday of every month in Room 201 for lively discussions of popular books in a relaxed, welcoming setting, with copies available to borrow from the branch. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Evening Book Club & Play Reading» Starts 18:45, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue20Apr
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13:00–14:30

Afternoon Book Club at Fairview Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Fairview

Book lovers meet on the third Tuesday of each month at Fairview Library for a lively discussion of popular books in a welcoming, relaxed setting. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Afternoon Book Club» Starts 13:00, ends about 14:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue4May
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18:45–20:00

Evening Book Club & Play Reading at Fairview Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Fairview

Fairview Library's evening book club meets on the first Tuesday of each month for lively discussions of popular books in a welcoming, relaxed setting, with copies available to borrow at the branch. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Evening Book Club & Play Reading» Starts 18:45, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue18May
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13:00–14:30

Afternoon Book Club drop-in at Fairview Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Fairview

Fairview Library’s book club meets every third Tuesday of the month for lively discussions of popular books in a welcoming, relaxed setting. A friendly afternoon to meet fellow book lovers in North York. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Afternoon Book Club» Starts 13:00, ends about 14:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue15Jun
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13:00–14:30

Drop-in afternoon book club at Fairview Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Fairview

On the third Tuesday of each month, Fairview Library in North York hosts a lively discussion of a popular book in a welcoming, relaxed setting. An easy way to meet book lovers in the neighbourhood. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Afternoon Book Club» Starts 13:00, ends about 14:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Highland Creek6 upcoming

Tue5Jan
SocialToronto
19:00–20:00

Silent Book Club at Highland Creek Library

Toronto Public Library – Highland Creek

Bring your own book or pick one from the shelves, read quietly alongside others for a while, then everyone talks about what they have been reading. It is ideal for introverts who still want company. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going.

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Tue2Feb
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19:00–20:00

Silent Book Club, Highland Creek Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Highland Creek

On Tuesday 2 February the Highland Creek branch of the Toronto Public Library, on Ellesmere Road in Scarborough, hosts its Silent Book Club, which meets on the first Tuesday of every month. The idea is to bring your own book, or pick something from the library's collection, and spend time reading silently together with other people. Afterwards the group shares what each person was reading, so the evening ends in conversation without anyone having to prepare anything beforehand. It is a restful format for people who like company but not small talk, and a good way to meet fellow readers from the neighbourhood on a winter evening. The club starts at 19:00 and ends at 20:00. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Silent Book Club» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue2Mar
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19:00–20:00

Silent Book Club at Highland Creek Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Highland Creek

Highland Creek Library invites you to bring your own book or pick one from its shelves and read quietly alongside other readers, then chat about what you read. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Silent Book Club» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue6Apr
SocialToronto
19:00–20:00

Silent Book Club at Highland Creek Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Highland Creek

On the first Tuesday of the month, Highland Creek Library hosts a Silent Book Club: bring your own book or pick one from the shelves, read quietly together for a while, and then everyone chats about what they have been reading. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Silent Book Club» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue4May
SocialToronto
19:00–20:00

Silent Book Club at Highland Creek Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Highland Creek

On the first Tuesday of the month Highland Creek Library hosts a Silent Book Club: bring your own book or pick one from the shelves, read quietly together, then chat about what everyone has been reading. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Silent Book Club» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue1Jun
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19:00–20:00

Silent Book Club at Highland Creek Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Highland Creek

On the first Tuesday of each month Highland Creek Library hosts a Silent Book Club: bring your own book or pick one from the shelves, read quietly together for a while, then chat about what everyone has been reading. A gentle, low-pressure way to meet fellow readers in Scarborough. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Silent Book Club» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Deer Park5 upcoming

Wed16Dec
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19:00–20:00

Author Talk: John Ota on the History of the Dining Room

Toronto Public Library – Deer Park

John Ota presents his book 'The Dining Room', exploring twelve iconic dining rooms from a Japanese samurai house to Monet's yellow dining room, Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul and the White House. An evening author talk with questions is an easy way to meet fellow design and history lovers. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going.

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Wed27Jan
SocialToronto
14:00–15:30

Wednesday afternoon book club, Deer Park Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Deer Park

On Wednesday 27 January the Deer Park branch of the Toronto Public Library, on St. Clair Avenue East, hosts its 4th Wednesday Book Club in Room 204 upstairs. The club meets once a month to discuss a variety of books chosen by its own members, so the conversation is shaped by the group rather than by a fixed syllabus. The event listing notes that places are limited and that registration with a waitlist is in use, so it is worth securing a seat ahead of time. The meeting starts at 14:00 and ends at 15:30, a calm afternoon for readers who would like to share opinions over a good novel and meet other neighbours who enjoy books as much as they do. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «4th Wednesday Book Club» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Wed24Feb
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14:00–15:30

4th Wednesday Book Club at Deer Park Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Deer Park

Deer Park Library's monthly book club meets upstairs in Room 204 to discuss a book chosen by its members, from a varied reading list. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «4th Wednesday Book Club» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Wed24Mar
SocialToronto
14:00–15:30

4th Wednesday Book Club at Deer Park Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Deer Park

Deer Park Library's book club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month to discuss a varied selection of books chosen by its members, and copies of the next title can be picked up at the front desk. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «4th Wednesday Book Club» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Wed28Apr
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14:00–15:30

4th Wednesday Book Club at Deer Park Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Deer Park

Deer Park Library's book club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month to discuss a variety of literary novels chosen by the group. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «4th Wednesday Book Club» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Evelyn Gregory5 upcoming

Wed20Jan
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11:00–12:00

Casual Book Club at Evelyn Gregory Library: "In the Upper Country"

Toronto Public Library – Evelyn Gregory

This informal monthly book club meets to talk over In the Upper Country by Kai Thomas. The library describes the meetings as relaxed and casual. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going.

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Wed17Feb
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11:00–12:00

Drop-in Book Club: «A Complicated Kindness», Evelyn Gregory library

Toronto Public Library – Evelyn Gregory

Do you love reading and talking about books? The Evelyn Gregory branch hosts an informal, relaxed monthly book club, and February's pick is «A Complicated Kindness» by Miriam Toews, a funny and aching novel of a teenager in a strict Mennonite town in Manitoba. Read the book beforehand or simply come to listen; the group welcomes both. Wednesday late morning, one hour, in the library at Trowell Avenue. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Book Club» Starts 11:00, ends about 12:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Wed17Mar
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11:00–12:00

Morning book club on Full Disclosure, Evelyn Gregory Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Evelyn Gregory

On Wednesday 17 March the Evelyn Gregory branch of the Toronto Public Library, on Trowell Avenue, meets for its monthly book club. The listing calls it an informal, relaxed and casual meeting for anyone who loves reading and talking about books, and it names every month's title in advance. The pick for 17 March is Full Disclosure by Beverly McLachlin, and the programme for the rest of the year covers a broad range, from Half of a Yellow Sun in April to Cold Mountain in July and Educated in November. The session starts at 11:00 and ends about 12:00, so it is a pleasant late-morning plan for a person who prefers to meet new people over a shared book rather than small talk. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Book Club» Starts 11:00, ends about 12:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Wed21Apr
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11:00–12:00

Book club on «Half of a Yellow Sun», Evelyn Gregory Library

Toronto Public Library – Evelyn Gregory

The Evelyn Gregory branch's informal monthly book club meets to talk about a different book each time; in April it is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's «Half of a Yellow Sun». The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Book Club» Starts 11:00, ends about 12:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Wed21Jul
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11:00–12:00

Book club on «Cold Mountain» at Evelyn Gregory Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Evelyn Gregory

Once a month the small Evelyn Gregory Library in Toronto's west end hosts an informal, relaxed book club, and in July the group talks about «Cold Mountain», Charles Frazier's novel of a wounded soldier's long walk home at the end of the American Civil War. A gentle way to meet book lovers in the neighbourhood. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Book Club» Starts 11:00, ends about 12:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Northern District5 upcoming

Wed20Jan
LearningToronto
19:00–20:00

Evening Book Club at Northern District Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Northern District

On the third Wednesday of each month this group holds a friendly, spirited discussion of a different book, mostly contemporary fiction. You can join either the evening session or its afternoon twin, or both. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going.

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Wed17Feb
SocialToronto
19:00–20:00

Evening book club at Northern District Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Northern District

A friendly, spirited monthly discussion of a mostly contemporary novel in the Northern District Library's program room. New readers are welcome, there is no fee, and it is an easy room to join alone. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Northern District Book Club—Evenings» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Wed17Mar
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19:00–20:00

Evening book club, Northern District Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Northern District

On Wednesday 17 March the Northern District branch of the Toronto Public Library, on Orchard View Boulevard, holds its evening book club in the main floor program room. The group meets on the third Wednesday of each month for what the listing calls a friendly and spirited discussion of a different book each time, drawn from an eclectic mix of mostly contemporary fiction. A second session on the same book runs in the afternoon on the second Wednesday of the month, and members are welcome at either or both. The part of the schedule shown in the listing runs through the autumn titles and does not name the March book, so check the branch page for the current choice. It starts at 19:00 and ends about 20:00, which suits a quiet evening out after work. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Northern District Book Club—Evenings» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Wed14Apr
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14:00–15:00

Afternoon Book Club at Northern District Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Northern District

Northern District Library's book club meets on the second Wednesday of each month in the main-floor program room for a friendly, spirited discussion of an eclectic mix of mostly contemporary fiction. An evening session on the third Wednesday covers the same book, and you are welcome at either or both. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Northern District Book Club—Afternoons» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Wed16Jun
SocialToronto
19:00–20:00

Evening book club at Northern District Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Northern District

On the third Wednesday of each month, Northern District Library near Yonge and Eglinton hosts a friendly, spirited discussion of a different book, mostly contemporary fiction. A relaxed way to meet fellow readers in midtown Toronto. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Northern District Book Club—Evenings» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – College/Shaw4 upcoming

Thu28Jan
SocialToronto
14:00–15:30

Resilience Reads: Climate-Themed Reading Party at College/Shaw

Toronto Public Library – College/Shaw

Participants bring a book they are reading, share stories and swap ideas about community-led ways to build climate resilience. Each party starts with quiet reading and reflection, followed by group discussion over refreshments. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going.

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Thu25Feb
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14:00–15:30

Climate resilience reading party, College/Shaw Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – College/Shaw

On Thursday 25 February the College/Shaw branch of the Toronto Public Library, on College Street, hosts Resilience Reads, a neighbourhood reading party built around climate resilience. Members are invited to discuss a book they are reading, tell stories and encourage each other to explore community-driven solutions. Each session begins with a quiet read-and-reflect period, then moves to group discussion over refreshments. Monthly themes through the season use titles such as American War, The History of Bees and The Annual Migration of Clouds, though people are welcome to bring any favourite book that fits. The listing is in English. It suits anyone who likes books and wants some conversation about the future of their city. It starts at 14:00 and ends at 15:30. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Resilience Reads: a climate neighbourhood reading party» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Thu25Mar
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14:00–15:30

Resilience Reads: climate reading party, College/Shaw Library

Toronto Public Library – College/Shaw

This monthly neighbourhood reading party starts with quiet reading and reflection time, then moves to group discussions over refreshments about the books people are reading and community-driven ideas for climate resilience. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Resilience Reads: a climate neighbourhood reading party» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Thu27May
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14:00–15:30

Resilience Reads: climate reading party at College/Shaw Library

Toronto Public Library – College/Shaw

This monthly neighbourhood reading party at College/Shaw Library starts with quiet reading and reflection time, then opens into group discussions over refreshments about books and community-driven climate solutions. A thoughtful afternoon to meet engaged neighbours in Little Italy. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Resilience Reads: a climate neighbourhood reading party» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Taylor Memorial4 upcoming

Tue12Jan
SocialToronto
14:00–15:00

Friendly drop-in book club, Taylor Memorial Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Taylor Memorial

On Tuesday 12 January 2027 the Taylor Memorial branch of the Toronto Public Library, at 1440 Kingston Road in Scarborough, holds its Taylor Memorial Book Club in the meeting room. The listing invites you to join on the second Tuesday of the month to try out new titles and discuss them in a friendly atmosphere. The autumn list on the page included The Adversary by Michael Crummey, The Museum of Extraordinary Things by Alice Hoffman, The Massey Murders by Charlotte Grey and The Women by Kristin Hannah. An afternoon book club is a low-pressure way to meet people from the neighbourhood: you can listen at first, share an opinion when you are ready and pick up your next read from the others. The club starts at 14:00 and ends at about 15:00. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Taylor Memorial Book Club» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue9Feb
CultureToronto
14:00–15:00

Drop-In Book Club at Taylor Memorial Library, Scarborough

Toronto Public Library – Taylor Memorial

On the second Tuesday of each month the Taylor Memorial branch in Birch Cliff tries out a new title and discusses it in a friendly afternoon atmosphere. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Taylor Memorial Book Club» Start time as published; the end time is approximate. Source: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto.

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Tue13Apr
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14:00–15:00

Taylor Memorial Book Club, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Taylor Memorial

On the second Tuesday of each month, Taylor Memorial Library's book club meets in the branch meeting room to try out new titles and talk them over in a friendly atmosphere. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Taylor Memorial Book Club» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue8Jun
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14:00–15:00

Drop-in afternoon book club at Taylor Memorial Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Taylor Memorial

On the second Tuesday of each month, Taylor Memorial Library on Kingston Road hosts a friendly book club that tries out new titles and talks them over together. A relaxed way to meet fellow readers in Toronto's east end. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Taylor Memorial Book Club» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Barbara Frum3 upcoming

Wed13Jan
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18:30–19:30

Poetry Circle: Writing and Sharing at Barbara Frum Library

Toronto Public Library – Barbara Frum

Adults meet for an hour of poetry writing with guided prompts, sharing new work when ready and offering friendly feedback to one another. Writing prompts give everyone the same starting point, so newcomers fit right in. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going.

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Wed10Feb
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18:30–19:30

Poetry Circle, Barbara Frum Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Barbara Frum

On Wednesday 10 February the Barbara Frum branch of the Toronto Public Library, on Covington Road, hosts a Poetry Circle in Room A on the third floor. The evening is described as poetry writing and discussion in a welcoming and creative environment: you generate new work from guided prompts, share it when you feel ready and support the other participants with constructive feedback. The listing notes that writing techniques may come up, but this is not a formal creative writing class or an English-language class. Pens, pencils and paper are provided, although you are welcome to bring your own, and participants are asked to arrive at least five minutes early. Registration opens a month before, with a limit of twenty places. The circle starts at 18:30 and ends at 19:30. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Poetry Circle» Starts 18:30, ends about 19:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Wed10Mar
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18:30–19:30

Poetry Circle at Barbara Frum Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Barbara Frum

Barbara Frum branch hosts an evening of poetry writing and discussion with guided prompts, a chance to share your work when you are ready, and supportive feedback from peers. Pens and paper are provided and the one rule is kindness, which makes it a gentle evening for a newcomer on their own. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Poetry Circle» Starts 18:30, ends about 19:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Agincourt2 upcoming

Thu14Jan
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14:00–15:00

Adult fiction book club, Agincourt Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Agincourt

On Thursday 14 January the Agincourt branch of the Toronto Public Library, on Bonis Avenue in Scarborough, hosts its Adult Fiction Book Club in the multipurpose room. The club meets on the second Thursday of each month for a discussion of a great book, and the listing promises some tasty treats to go along with it. The branch says nothing more about the title of the month, so check the library listing or ask at the desk, where you can also see whether the library asks for registration. It starts at 14:00 and ends at 15:00, an easy hour in the middle of a winter afternoon. A book club with snacks is a friendly setting for a newcomer to Scarborough, because everyone shares a topic and conversation starts naturally, even if you arrive without knowing anyone. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Adult Fiction Book Club» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Thu11Mar
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14:00–15:00

Adult Fiction Book Club at Agincourt Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Agincourt

On the second Thursday of each month Agincourt branch gathers readers to discuss a great work of fiction, with some tasty treats on the side. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Adult Fiction Book Club» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Fairview (Room 201)2 upcoming

Tue5Jan
SocialToronto
18:45–20:00

Evening Book Club, new members welcome, Fairview library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Fairview (Room 201)

A relaxed neighbourhood book club that meets on the first Tuesday of every month, so the first week of January is a natural moment to join. Discussions of popular novels are lively but friendly, and the library says new members are always welcome. Copies of the current book can be borrowed at the Fairview branch; the January title is not listed online, so ask at the desk. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Evening Book Club & Play Reading» Starts 18:45, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Tue19Jan
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13:00–14:30

Drop-in afternoon book club at Fairview library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Fairview (Room 201)

Join other book lovers for a lively discussion of a popular book in a welcoming, relaxed setting: the Fairview club meets on the third Tuesday of every month and new members are always encouraged to join. Recent picks ranged from Deborah Feldman's «Unorthodox» to Sarah Polley's «Run Towards the Danger»; copies of the current title are available for borrowing at the branch, so ask staff what January's book is. The library is inside Fairview Mall, by Don Mills subway station. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Afternoon Book Club» Starts 13:00, ends about 14:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Lillian H. Smith1 upcoming

Sat21Nov
SocialToronto
14:30–16:00

Sci-fi and fantasy book club: The Goblin Emperor

Lillian H. Smith

The Merril Collection's monthly book club reads a different sci-fi or fantasy sub-genre each time; November's pick is Katherine Addison's The Goblin Emperor. It meets at the Lillian H. Smith branch on a Saturday afternoon, an easy setting to meet fellow genre fans. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going.

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Toronto Public Library – Brentwood1 upcoming

Mon23Nov
SocialToronto
18:30–20:00

Polish book club at Brentwood library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Brentwood

The Brentwood branch of the Toronto Public Library, in Etobicoke, hosts a monthly Polish-language book club for adults on a Monday evening. Members meet in the first-floor community room to share their thoughts and enjoy a lively discussion with fellow book lovers. Each person is invited to bring a recent book they liked and recommend it to others who read and talk about books in Polish. The club meets once a month, and the session on this date runs from 18:30 to 20:00. The conversation is in Polish, so it is aimed at people who read comfortably in that language, whether they are long-time residents or recent arrivals who want to meet others who share their mother tongue. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Polish Book Club» Starts 18:30, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – City Hall1 upcoming

Wed23Dec
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13:00–14:00

Mystery book club, Toronto City Hall Library

Toronto Public Library – City Hall

On Wednesday 23 December the City Hall branch of the Toronto Public Library, inside Nathan Phillips Square at 100 Queen Street West, hosts its Mystery Book Club. The listing invites you to join a group of mystery lovers for informal discussions. There is no set book each month, so you can come and share your favourite books and learn about new authors, which means you can attend without having read anything in advance. It is a very easy way to find the next crime novel or detective series to read over the holidays, and a good way to meet fellow readers in the middle of downtown. The branch is a short walk from the subway and the shopping streets, so it fits easily into a day of errands before the holidays, and the one-hour format is relaxed. Bring a title you loved, or simply come to listen. The club starts at 13:00 and ends at about 14:00. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Mystery Book Club» Starts 13:00, ends about 14:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Malvern1 upcoming

Wed18Nov
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14:00–15:00

Cookbook Club, Malvern Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Malvern

On Wednesday 18 November the Malvern branch of the Toronto Public Library, at 30 Sewells Road, hosts its monthly Cookbook Club in the community room. The listing addresses culinary enthusiasts: every month you take a cookbook home, experiment with a recipe and share your verdict with the group. If you have no time to cook, you can still join to share your love of cooking or your quest to discover it. Registration is required, and you should speak to Malvern staff to obtain a copy of the book. At the November meeting the group discusses The Complete One Pot: 400 Meals: Skillet, Sheet Pan, Instant Pot, Dutch Oven and More, by America's Test Kitchen. It is a friendly way to meet neighbours around food during the first cold weeks of the season. The club starts at 14:00 and ends at 15:00. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Cookbook Club» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library (Room 2/3, 2nd floor)1 upcoming

Thu28Jan
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19:00–20:15

Drop-in evening book club at North York Central Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library (Room 2/3, 2nd floor)

On the last Thursday of the month a librarian leads a lively book discussion on the second floor of North York Central Library, right above North York Centre subway station. Recent picks were Conor Kerr's «Prairie Edge» and Marjan Kamali's «The Lion Women of Tehran»; the January title is announced at the branch, with regular and large-print copies set aside at the first-floor reference desk, plus e-book and e-audiobook versions. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «North York Central Library Book Club» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:15. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Northern District (Main Floor Program Room)1 upcoming

Wed13Jan
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14:00–15:00

Afternoon contemporary fiction book club, Northern District, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Northern District (Main Floor Program Room)

A friendly, spirited monthly discussion of a different book, usually an eclectic piece of contemporary fiction; recent picks included «Orbital» by Samantha Harvey and «Stone Yard Devotional» by Charlotte Wood. Ask at the branch for this month's title. The same book is also discussed at an evening session on the third Wednesday of the month at 19:00, and you are welcome at either or both. The branch is one block from Eglinton subway station. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Northern District Book Club—Afternoons» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Pape/Danforth1 upcoming

Wed27Jan
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19:00–20:00

Pape Book Club: Vincent Lam's "On the Ravine"

Toronto Public Library – Pape/Danforth

The Pape/Danforth branch hosts a lively monthly discussion of a chosen book, this time On the Ravine by Toronto doctor and novelist Vincent Lam. Everyone shows up with the same book in hand, which makes conversation easy. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going.

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Toronto Public Library – Parkdale, Auditorium A1 upcoming

Wed18Nov
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18:30–20:00

Climate reading party, Parkdale Library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Parkdale, Auditorium A

The Parkdale branch of the Toronto Public Library, on Queen Street West, runs a monthly reading party about climate resilience in its Auditorium A. People share the joy of reading while building knowledge about the climate: members are invited to discuss a book they are reading, tell stories and encourage one another to look for solutions that come from the community. Each party begins with a quiet time to read and reflect, and later there are chances to join group discussions over refreshments. The theme for the Wednesday 18 November session is that climate changes everything, with «The Ministry for the Future» by Kim Stanley Robinson suggested, or your favourite time-travel read. Copies are available at the branch to pick up while supplies last. The listing is in English, mentions no fee, and the session runs from 18:30 to 20:00. A shared quiet read makes it easy to arrive alone and still feel part of the room. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Resilience Reads: a climate neighbourhood reading party» Starts 18:30, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Riverdale (Program Room 2)1 upcoming

Thu14Jan
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19:00–20:00

Evening book club at Riverdale library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – Riverdale (Program Room 2)

Share your love of literature at Riverdale library on Broadview Avenue: each month the group reads a new book and talks it over in a friendly, welcoming setting. The January session discusses «Remarkable Creatures»; each title is picked up at the library at the previous meeting (10 December for this one), so ask staff for details. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Book Club» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – S. Walter Stewart1 upcoming

Wed25Nov
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18:30–20:30

East End Writers' Group, S. Walter Stewart library, Toronto

Toronto Public Library – S. Walter Stewart

The East End Writers' Group meets on the fourth Wednesday of most months at the S. Walter Stewart branch of the Toronto Public Library, in the East York part of the city. The group welcomes new and experienced writers working in fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays, and it is led by Sharon A. Crawford, an editor and author. The programme is aimed at adults and seniors and is held in person only. According to the schedule on the library page, the group takes a break in August and December, which makes the November meeting the last one of the year. It runs from 18:30 to 20:30 in English. For anyone who writes alone at home, a regular circle of fellow writers can offer both feedback and company. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «East End Writers’ Group» Starts 18:30, ends about 20:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.

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Toronto Public Library – Toronto Reference Library1 upcoming

Fri4Dec
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19:00–20:00

Author Talk: Edgar Allan Poe's Life and Work

Toronto Public Library – Toronto Reference Library

Professor Emily Ogden discusses her book on Edgar Allan Poe, weaving his mysterious life together with the readers and translators he influenced, as part of the library's Salon Series. Author talks draw an engaged crowd that is easy to chat with afterwards. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going.

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First time?

How to join a book club alone

  1. Check the book, then relax. Many groups welcome people who have not finished it — the official page says if reading ahead matters.
  2. Arrive five minutes early and tell the host it is your first time; they will introduce you.
  3. Say one thing — a line you liked or a question. That is enough for a first evening.
  4. Nothing that suits you? Host a silent reading night: 60 minutes silent, 15 minutes talk, phones away, any book, finish at a café.

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Questions people ask

Where can I join a book club in Toronto?

This page lists 54 upcoming book clubs, readings, poetry nights and author talks in Toronto at 21 venues, from city open data. Public libraries and bookshops run most of them, and most are free.

Can I go alone to a book club in Toronto?

Yes. Most people at public book clubs and readings come alone; the host opens the conversation, and having finished the book is often optional. Arrive early and say it is your first time.

Is there a silent reading party in Toronto?

If none is listed, host one: create a free invite on party.comealone.app, pick a café, read silently for 60 minutes, talk for 15, phones away, any book.

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