Book Clubs

Classics Book Club

The Classics Book Club is a monthly book club dedicated to exploring important texts throughout our global literary history.

The Classics Book Club meets on the fourth Saturday of every month at 10:00 AM in the Bradbury Conference Room at 1100 Oxley Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030.

Upcoming Meetings

February 28
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Jacobs

March 28
The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli

April 25
House of Mist by María Luisa Bombal

May 23
The Guide by R.K. Narayan

Walk 'n' Talk Club

The Walk 'n' Talk Club is a monthly book club that combines reading with light exercise. Every month our group discusses a selected title and takes a social walk around the Mission District.

The Walk 'n' Talk Club meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 9:00 AM in front of the Library building at 1100 Oxley Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030.

Upcoming Meetings

February 11
Familaris by David Wroblewski

March 11
Real Americans by Rachel Khong

Senior Book Club

The Senior Book Club is a book discussion group for older adults. Attendees must be Senior Center members. A membership registration form is available here. Membership questions may be directed to Senior Center staff at (626) 403-7360 or seniorcenter@southpasadenaca.gov.

The Senior Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 10:00 AM in the South Pasadena Senior Center at 1102 Oxley Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030.

Upcoming Meetings

March 18
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

April 15
Collateral Stardust by Nikki Nash
& a visit from the author!

May 20
The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

June 17
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

Book Club Kits

What are Book Club Kits? Book Club Kits provide all the resources necessary for you to hold your own successful book club meeting!

Included in each kit are:

eight copies of a book title;
an informational card containing an author biography, plot summary, and discussion questions;
a librarian-curated list of additional resources related to the themes and topics of each book title;
and a convenient carrying bag.

Book Club Kits are available for checkout with a valid Library card for a period of six weeks.

Click here to view our collection of Book Club Kits.