Books

Revolution Book Club at the Athmar Park Branch Library

The Revolution Book Club is made up of teens in Athmar Park committed to bringing positive change to their community by growing as individuals though reading and discussing books. The club meets once a month at the Athmar Park Branch Library to munch on yummy organic snacks, discuss the current book selection, and work on projects to better their community.

Interested in joining? Call 720-865-0230.

May Selection: Chemical Garden Trilogy Book Two: Fever by Lauren DeStefano

The Probably Awesome Book Club at the Central Library

The Probably Awesome Book Club is for teens in grades 6-12. The club meets once a month at the Central Library in the Burnham Hoyt Teen Space.

Questions? Contact Kellie at 720-865-1312 or kcannon@denverlibrary.org.

June Meeting: Saturday, June 15, 10-11:30 a.m.
Central Library, Level 1 Burnham Hoyt Teen Space

June Selection:
The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan

Summer Book Clubs:

Park Hill Branch Library Teen Book Club

A reading group for teens that meets to talk about books, eat snacks, play games, and have some laughs. Bring your friends! Check with the reference desk for more details. For grades 6-12. Registration is required. *FREE copy of book for first 6 registrants!

Meetings will be held at the Park Hill Branch Library.

Dates:

• Tuesday, June 25, 3 p.m.
  Book Selection: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. Be sure to bring a towel!
   
• Tuesday, July 23, 3 p.m.
  Book Selection: The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern’s Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure by William Goldman. Seen the movie but never read the book? Inconceivable! Join us to discuss both.

Montbello Branch Library Teen Book Club

Snacks will be provided. Register early for a free copy of the book!

Meetings will be held at the Montbello Branch Library.

Dates:

• Monday, June 17, 2 p.m.
  Book Selection: Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick
   
• Tuesday, July 23, 2 p.m.
  Book Selection: Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver

Ross-University Hills Branch Library Books 'n Bites Teen Book Group

What is it? A reading group for teens (Grades 6 - 12) that meets to discuss awesome books, munch snacks and do activities. The books that you read count for the Teen Reading Program so read and win prizes! As an added bonus - you even get to keep the books! 

Registration Starts May 20 at the reference desk, or call 720-865-0955. Sign up for all sessions or select the ones you’d like. Please only sign up for a session if you’re sure you can attend. Pick up your books at the circulation desk.

Meetings will be held at the Ross-University Hills Branch Library.

Dates: 

• Thursday, June 13, 6-7 p.m.
  Book Selection: Enclave by Ann Aguirre
   
• Thursday, June 27, 6-7 p.m.
  Book Selection: Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld
   
• Thursday, July 11, 6-7 p.m.
  Book Selection: The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater
   
• Thursday, July 25, 6-7 p.m.
  Book Selection: Dark Life by Kat Falls

Schlessman Family Branch Library

Books 'n Bites for Teens Entering Grades 6-8

A reading group for teens that meets to discuss awesome books. Check at the reference desk for more details. For grades 6-8. No registration is required.

Meetings will be held at the Schlessman Branch Library.

Dates:

• Monday, June 17, 4 p.m.
  Book Selection: I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You by Ally Carter
   
• Monday, July 8, 4 p.m.
  Book Selection: Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos
   
• Monday, July 29, 4 p.m.
  Book Selection: The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt

High School Book Club for Teens Entering Grades 9-12

A reading group for teens that meets to discuss awesome books. Check at the reference desk for more details. For grades 9-12. No registration is required.

Meetings will be held at the Schlessman Branch Library.

Dates:

• Wednesday, June 26, 4 p.m.
  Book Selection: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline 
   
• Wednesday, July 24, 4 p.m.
  Book Selection: Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan

Books Clubs for Kids at the Denver Public Library

Find information about book clubs for kids on our kids' site, Secret WonderWeb.