MPPL Book Groups
Anyone is welcome to attend any or all book discussions offered by the library. There is no monthly commitment and newcomers are always welcome to join any book group at any time! We recommend participants place a hold on the upcoming title at least a month before the discussion for ample reading time – holds can be placed online through the catalog, in person at the library, or by phone at (847) 590-4070. Click on the links above for a list of selected titles.
Resources for Home Book Groups
SELECTING AND LOCATING BOOKS
- Call or visit the Fiction/AV/Teen desk for recommendations from our librarians and advisors.
- Browse the Book Discussion Collection – specifically curated with your book club in mind, choose from select fiction or nonfiction titles that are perfect for discussion. Browse the full collection here.
- Use the Choose My Next Book service to request suggestions.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS AND RESOURCES
- MPPL Staff-Created Discussion Questions
- LitLovers Reading Guides
- Reading Group Guides
- Book Companion
- BOOKCLUBS Discussion Guides
- Email request for assistance: readers@mppl.org
- Community Book Groups in the Mount Prospect area.
CUSTOM BOOK DISCUSSION KITS
- Create your own book discussion kit from our collection! If you would like an extended 6-week loan period or a discussion binder with resources, come to the Fiction/AV/Teen desk.
- Currently available titles can be held for your book group up to 1 month in advance – fill out a form at the Fiction/AV/Teen desk to request a kit for a future date.
- Additional copies are available by placing holds through the consortium. Please visit the Fiction/AV/Teen desk for assistance.
- Don’t need the books? You may still get an existing discussion binder or request a custom discussion binder at the Fiction/AV/Teen desk. Discussion binders contain discussion questions, author information and interview, and additional resources that can help improve your discussion.
