Join in on the conversation at one of the APL Book Groups. No monthly commitment is required; just show up when you can! We have book groups for adults and children. Copies of current titles may be found on display next to the Circulation Desk or at the Children’s Room Desk. Scroll to the bottom of the page or click here to see Book Group Discussion protocol.
APL Biography Book Group
(Meets every other month on a Tuesday morning)
Next meeting: Deaf Utopia: A Memoir―and a Love Letter to a Way of Life by Nyle DiMarco
Next date: Tuesday, July 8, 10am
Edward R. Lee Trustees Meeting Room (4th floor)
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Choose Your Own Adventure Read-Aloud Group (Children in grades K-4 & an adult)
(Meets every other month on a Monday or Thursday evening)
Next meeting: Book to be determined–Choose Your Own Adventure Read-Aloud
(Email attleborokids@sailsinc.org for more information.)
Next date: Thursday, May 8, 6:30pm
Children’s Activity Room (1st floor)
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APL Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Group
(Meets every other month on a Wednesday evening)
Next meeting: The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden
Wednesday, June 11, 7:00pm
Balfour Room (1st floor)
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APL Guys Book Group
(Meets quarterly on a Saturday morning)
Next Meeting: North Woods by Daniel Mason
Saturday, August 16, 10:30am
Balfour Room (1st floor)
Any adult who identifies as male is welcome to attend.
APL Parents Book Group (for parents who love to read)
(Meets every other month on a Wednesday or Thursday evening)
Next meeting: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Wednesday, June 18, 7:00pm
Tech Lab (2nd floor)
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Fiction Reflects Life
(Meets quarterly on a Monday or Thursday evening)
Topic to be discussed: TBD
Next meeting: TBD
APL Wednesday Morning Book Group
(Meets on the first Wednesday morning of the month)
Next Meeting: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
Wednesday, June 4, 10:00am
Balfour Community Room (1st floor)
APL WWII Non-fiction Book Group
(Meets monthly on a Saturday afternoon)
Next Meeting: Our Man in Tokyo: an American Ambassador and the countdown to Pearl Harbor by Steve Kemper
Saturday, June 14, 2:00pm
Off-site meeting: Hyman Fine Elementary School
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APL Book Group Discussion Protocol
- All members should read the monthly title selection. You are welcome to attend if you have not finished the book, but be prepared to hear the ending of the book.
- Discussion should focus on the main themes, characters, and author of the book. While additional detail and experiences can be useful, please be brief, as the primary purpose is to share opinions of the book.
- Differing opinions should be expressed respectfully with the intent to disagree, not persuade others to modify their opinions. Keep an open mind, and carefully listen to the opinions of others.
- Discuss with the group as a whole. Everyone will be given an opportunity to share; however, participation is not a requirement.
- The group leader will allow discussion to progress naturally, but will redirect discussion to allow others the opportunity to share their thoughts.
Start your own Book Group!
All Attleboro-area book groups are welcome to create a “Book Group” account at the Attleboro Public Library.
All book groups will:
- Provide a contact person and an e-mail address for the contact person
- Provide a schedule of titles chosen and meeting dates
- Provide a list of alternate titles in the event a title/copies are not available
- Provide a name for their book group
- Provide the number of copies required
If you would like to set up an account for your book group, please contact the Reference Department at apl_ref@sailsinc.org.
Our Reference Department will:
- Create an account for each book group
- Place holds for book groups
- Post current and accurate signage on group holds shelf
- Be the primary contact for book groups
Member Tips:
- Members will pick up books from the holds area on the first floor of the library, or request them from APL staff if the books are located behind the circulation desk
- Books will then be checked out to individual patron accounts
Please note that the library is not able to advance book group titles on any waitlist. We also cannot guarantee availability of titles.
