Join a book club at your library!
The Bay County Library System offers book clubs that include lively discussions, engaging reads, and a welcoming community of book lovers! Our book clubs meet monthly to explore a diverse range of literary genres and authors, offering participants the opportunity to discover new books, share insights, and connect with fellow readers.
How do I join a book club?
- Take a look at BCLS's Upcoming Book Clubs.
- Register for any book club by registering for the event, or calling into any branch.
- After registering, you can place a hold on the book club title and pick it up at your local branch, or use our digital collections to download the title in eBook or audiobook format (must be a Bay County resident to use digital streaming services).
- New titles and book clubs will be added regularly, so check back often!
Upcoming Book Clubs
Looking for a book club where you not only get to explore new books, but check out different Bay City bars and restaurants? Join us at Tavern 101 for Books and Brews! This month we are reading Long Bright River by Liz Moore.
Disclaimer(s)
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.
Monthly Nonfiction Book Club led by Mark Grotelueschen/Rochelle Collins.
Monthly book club led by Kirsten. Please call 989-893-9566 ext 2111 or email kwellnitz@baycountylibrary.org for more information.
Ages 8-12. Love to read graphic novels? What about enjoying snacks, games, and new friends?
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.
Family Read Aloud Book Club: From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Join us at Sage Library for Family Read Aloud Book Club: From the Mixed UP Files of Mrs. Basi E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg on Thursday, April 10 at 5:30 pm.
For children ages 0-12 with their family.
Disclaimer(s)
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Please alert staff to any food allergies.
Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.
April's Theme is Graphic Novels!
4th and 5th graders are invited to try the Bay County Library System's subscription box, B.A.M! (Books and More).
Disclaimer(s)
Bay County Residents Only
This high demand special collection/program is limited exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders only.
Please alert staff to any food allergies.
Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.
Sage Book Club- Everyone Welcome
Join us in person for the book club. Please register at the circulation desk to pick up a copy of the book we will be discussing.
Book Club Connection
This program is designed to provide book clubs in Bay County with easy access to popular book club titles in sets of 10. It also includes both a reading guide for the title and a biography of the author. Book Club bags check out for 6 weeks to a book discussion leader. Please contact the Fiction Department at the Alice and Jack Wirt Public Library at 989-893-9566 ext. 2123 for more information.
See the current list of available fiction titles. (Updated 3-25-25)
See the current list of available nonfiction titles. (Updated 2-20-25)