If you love books and love talking about them, join one of JTPL’s book discussion groups! From Mystery to African-American Literature, JTPL offers a book group for everyone. Find out which one is best for you!

July 2024

African American Literature Book Club

3rd Saturday of the month

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Jeffersonville Library

This book club is for adults who enjoy reading and discussing works by or about African-American authors.

Kimberly Jackson at (812) 285–8602

The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renee Watson

Clarksville Wednesday Readers’ Book Club

Last Wednesday of the month

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Clarksville Library

The club discusses a wide variety of books and authors and has been in existence over 10 years

Ellen Bolin at (812) 285–5640

Victoria by Daisy Goodwin

Let’s Have a Conversation: All About Books

Second Tuesday of the month

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Jeffersonville Library

This group is a general book discussion group with no specific titles assigned each month

Harriet Goldberg at (812) 285–8606

Various titles

Literary Ladies Book Club

Third Wednesday of the month

6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Clarksville Library

Books that focus on family, friendship, and relationships that feature strong female characters

Jennifer Harl at (812) 285–8604

The Paris Key by Juliet Blackwell

Mystery Book Club

Last Saturday of the month

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Jeffersonville Library

This book club is for patrons who enjoy reading and discussing mystery books

Sharon Zimmerman at (812) 285–5630

Flags on the Bayou by James Lee Burke