Book Clubs

The Orillia Public Library has several book clubs you can join. Registration is required for all book clubs, unless otherwise indicated. 

Bite-Size Book Club

We get it. You’re busy. And while you’d love to get some book club action in your life, do you really need the added stress of racing to finish a massive book each month? Fear not, “The Bite Size Book Club” gives all the fun, camaraderie and insights of a “normal” book club, but without the extra calories: the selection each month is guaranteed to be under 200 pages! Meetings are held monthly from September through June.  Our June selection is "Strange Planet" by Nathan Pyle.  Please email us to register and receive the Zoom link for our meeting on Thursday, June 30th at 7:30 p.m.
Email us for more information

Book Chatter

Book lovers - drop-in to share once a month to share what you're reading or gather suggestions from other readers during this relaxed hour of bookish conversation.  The Book Chatter group will meet near the greenhouse in Couchiching Beach Park during the summer months.  The next meeting is Wednesday, June 22 from 1:00-2:00 p.m.  (If it is raining, we will meet in the Program Room at the Library.)  Registration is not required.
Email us for more information.

Books on Tap 

Books on Tap is the Library's book club for twenty, thirty and fortysomethings!  We meet at different downtown pubs and restaurants on the second Wednesday of the month at 7: 30 p.m. to relax, talk books, and enjoy a tasty beverage! Books on Tap meets monthly September through June.
Email us for more information or to register to receive a copy of the monthly selection.

Bookworms Book Club

We are a friendly group of readers who meet at the Library on the first Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m.  We offer readers the opportunity to participate in spirited discussions which makes for a much more personal and intimate reading experience! Each member plays a role in selecting which books they would like to read and discuss. 
Email us for more information or to register to receive a copy of the monthly selection.

Book Club Sets

The Orillia Public Library offers Book Club Sets for loan.  The list is comprised of adult, young adult and children's titles.  Anyone with an Orillia Public Library card may take out the sets.  Book Club Sets are available for an eight week loan period.  If you are interest in borrowing a Book Club Set, please contact us.  View the Book Club Set list.

If a title you would like for your Book Club is not on this list, we may be able to bring in multiple copies through Interlibrary Loan. Email us at least four weeks in advance with the title of the book, how many copies you require, and how long you will need it for. Please note that books published within the current calendar year or very popular titles may not be available.