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- 3 Poems by... Poetry Discussion Group
Each month this group discusses three poems by a selected poet or about a selected topic. - Black Holes, Beakers, and Books: A Popular
Science Book Club
Help us celebrate Charles Darwin's 200th anniversary this year with some selections on evolution in this bimonthly book club that meets on Sundays. - Books in the Afternoon
The Main Library's contemporary fiction book group has been going strong for many years. - Bound Together Book Club
In this collaboration between the Carnegie Museum of Art and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, take a fresh look at art through the lens of literature! - Dish: A Foodie Book Club
This book group focuses on the world of food. - Mystery Book Group
Discuss classic and contemporary mysteries. - Pathfinders: A Book Club for our Spiritual
Journeys
This quarterly group discusses books that look at all angles of spirituality, including books on religion, agnosticism, or atheism; memoirs of spiritual awakening; or life guides by prominent spiritual and religious leaders. - Pittsburgh Symphony Book Club: Music Books, Fact & Fiction
Join a member of the symphony to discuss books that reflect the music they will be performing.
Branch Book Groups
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Smithfield Critics
Join the Smithfield Critics, our popular Downtown & Business book discussion group, on the third Wednesday of every month for cookies, coffee and lively discussion of interesting and diverse books that span multiple genres. You never know how smart you can become! Sign up for our newsletter.
Book Group Connections
In existence since 2001, Book Group Connections is a service offered by the New & Featured Department that provides book groups with information packets designed to enhance book discussions. Check it out!
CLP Book Discussions
Mystery Lover's Book Discussion
Carrick
Saturday, November 21 at 10:00 AM
Book Discussion
Saturday, November 21 at 10:00 AM
Hill District
Saturday, November 21 at 1:00 PM
Teen Book Club
Saturday, November 21 at 1:00 PM
Brookline
Monday, November 23 at 4:00 PM
Dish! A Foodie Book Club: The Man Who Ate Everything
Monday, November 23 at 4:00 PM
First Floor - New & Featured (Main Library)
Tuesday, December 1 at 6:00 PM
Book Discussion
Tuesday, December 1 at 6:00 PM
Woods Run
Tuesday, December 8 at 11:30 AM
Black Holes, Beakers, and Books: A Popular Science Book Club - The Emotion Machine
Tuesday, December 8 at 11:30 AM
Main Library Director's Conference Room
Sunday, December 13 at 3:30 PM
Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion
Sunday, December 13 at 3:30 PM
Brookline
Wednesday, December 16 at 1:00 PM
Smithfield Critics Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, December 16 at 1:00 PM
Downtown & Business
Wednesday, December 16 at 12:00 PM
Mt. Washington Book Group
Wednesday, December 16 at 12:00 PM
Mt. Washington
Wednesday, December 16 at 6:00 PM
Books in the Afternoon: The Time Traveler’s Wife
Wednesday, December 16 at 6:00 PM
Large Print Room - Main
Thursday, December 17 at 1:00 PM
Books in the Afternoon: The Time Traveler’s Wife
Thursday, December 17 at 1:00 PM
Large Print Room - Main
Thursday, December 17 at 6:00 PM
Mystery Book Discussion Group: Ten Second Staircase
Thursday, December 17 at 6:00 PM
First Floor - New & Featured (Main Library)
Friday, December 18 at 1:00 PM
Book Discussion
Friday, December 18 at 1:00 PM
Hill District
Saturday, December 19 at 1:00 PM
Monday Evening Book Discussion
Saturday, December 19 at 1:00 PM
Brookline
Monday, December 21 at 6:00 PM
Mystery Book Discussion Group: The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul
Monday, December 21 at 6:00 PM
First Floor - New & Featured (Main Library)
Friday, January 15 at 1:00 PM
Pittsburgh Symphony Book Club: Beethoven's Hair
Friday, January 15 at 1:00 PM
Music - Main
Tuesday, January 19 at 6:00 PM
Pittsburgh Symphony Book Club: Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain
Tuesday, January 19 at 6:00 PM
Music - Main
Tuesday, March 16 at 6:00 PM
Pittsburgh Symphony Book Club: First Nights: Five Musical Premieres
Tuesday, March 16 at 6:00 PM
Music - Main
Tuesday, April 27 at 6:00 PM
Tuesday, April 27 at 6:00 PM

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