Book Discussions

Book Kits Available

Create your very own book club with book kits from the Butler Library! It's as easy as 1, 2, 3:

1. Choose a book kit from the list of available kits.

2. Place the kit on hold in the catalog (you will need your library card number and PIN number) or call us at 724-776-9100.

3. Pick up your book kit at the library and enjoy it with your book club!

First Editions Book Discussion

Meets at 1:30 PM on the first Monday of the month in the South Franklin Station room

2023
November - Horse, by Geraldine Brooks
December - West with Giraffes, by Lynda Rutledge

2024 
January - Reading List, by Sara Nisha Adams
February - Take My Hand, by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
March - Womens' March, by Jennifer Chiaverini
April - Shadows on the Rock, by Willa Cather

The Next Chapter Book Discussion

This book club will accept new members until filled to capacity. This book club meets at 10:00 AM on the third Wednesday of the month in the South Franklin Station room. 

2023
November - West with Giraffes, by Lynda Rutledge
December - A Redbird Christmas, by Fannie Flagg

2024
January - Everything I Never Told You, by Celeste Ng
February - The Measure, by Nikki Erlick
March - The Good Lord Bird, by James McBride
April - Brit Marie Was Here, by Fredrik Bachman

4th Thursday Book Club

Meets at 10:00 AM on the fourth Thursday of each month in the South Franklin room. Please read the book prior to the discussion. Copies of the title are available at the Circulation Desk. 

2023
November - No Meeting
December - Sea of Tranquility, by Emily St. John Mandel

2024
January - The Water is Wide, by Pat Conroy
February - Wild Swans: Three Daughters, by Jung Chang
March - Native Son, by Richard Wright
April - Flight Patterns, by Karen White

Registration is not required for these book clubs.