Book Clubs

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

Queer Book Club (New!)

Looking for more representation in your reads? Some queer characters and authors?  We’ve got you covered! In partnership with Lake Country Pride we present Orillia’s Queer Book Club!  The group meets the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m., at Brewery Bay Food Co.  The next meeting will be held on Thursday, June 15th.

Email lakecountrypride@gmail.com to register and stop by the Library to pick up the June selection, "Daughters of the Deer" by Danielle Daniel. 

Book Chatter

Drop-in once a month to share what you're reading and gather suggestions from other readers during this relaxed hour of bookish conversation. We meet on the third Tuesday of the month from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the Library Program Room.  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 The Hog N' Penny on the third 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 interested in borrowing a Book Club Set, please contact us.  View the Book Club Set list.