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- Graphic Novel Discussion Group
Modern Myths / 34 Bridge Street 4, Northampton, MA / 413-582-6973\\
- Graphic Novel Discussion Group
Modern Myths / 34 Bridge Street 4, Northampton, MA / 413-582-6973\\
The Odyssey Bookshop / 9 College St., S. Hadley, MA / (413) 534-7307\\
The Odyssey Bookshop / 9 College St., S. Hadley, MA / (413) 534-7307\\
The Odyssey Bookshop / 9 College St., S. Hadley, MA / (413) 534-7307\\
The Odyssey Bookshop / 9 College St., S. Hadley, MA / (413) 534-7307\\
The Odyssey Bookshop / 9 College St., S. Hadley, MA / (413) 534-7307\\
The Odyssey Bookshop / 9 College St., S. Hadley, MA / (413) 534-7307\\
- Odyssey Crime Club\\
- Odyssey Crime Club\\
This is a list of Forbes Library's book discussion groups for adults. See the Children's and Teen pages for youth book groups.
This is a list of Forbes Library's book discussion groups for adults. See the Children's and Teen pages for youth book groups.
(:description a list of book groups in the Northampton area:)
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(:comment non forbes groups are out of date:)
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(:comment Current as of August 2011:)
Hatfield
- Hatfield Book Discussion
Hatfield Public Library / 39 Main Street Hatfield, MA / (413) 247-9097
Usually meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month.
- Crime Club Monthly Book Discussion
Odyssey Bookshop, South Hadley: Neil at 413-534-7307
Usually meets on 2nd Mondays, at 7:00. - Fiction Reading Group
Odyssey Bookshop, South Hadley: Elli at 413-534-7307
Usually meets on 3rd Mondays, at 7:00; often contemporary fiction, but not always.
- Odyssey Crime Club
The Odyssey Bookshop / 9 College St., S. Hadley, MA / (413) 534-7307
2nd Mondays, at 7:00. Reads crime fiction and mysteries. - The Odyssey Open Fiction Book Group
The Odyssey Bookshop / 9 College St., S. Hadley, MA / (413) 534-7307
Usually the third Monday at 7 pm. This literary fiction discussion group is led by Odyssey book group coordinator Ellen Meeropol.
Odyssey Bookshop, South Hadley: 413-534-7307
Usually meets on 3rd Sundays at 11:00; discussion of a play each month, led by UMass English professor Arthur F. Kinney.
The Odyssey Bookshop / 9 College St., S. Hadley, MA / (413) 534-7307
3rd Sunday of every month at 11 a.m. Discussion of a play each month, led by Arthur F. Kinney, director of Renaissance Studies at UMASS.
E. Williston Memorial Library, Easthampton: 413-527-1031.\\
E. Williston Memorial Library / 9 Park St., Easthampton, MA / 413-527-1031\\
E. Williston Memorial Library, Easthampton: 413-527-1031.\\
E. Williston Memorial Library / 9 Park St., Easthampton, MA / 413-527-1031\\
Lilly Library, Florence: 413-587-1500\\
Lilly Library / 19 Meadow Street, Florence, MA / 413-587-1500\\
Goodwin Memorial Library
50 Middle Street, Hadley, MA / (413) 584-7451\\
Goodwin Memorial Library / 50 Middle Street, Hadley, MA / (413) 584-7451\\
(:comment Goshen:)
Gaylord Memorial Library, South Hadley: 413-538-5047\\
Gaylord Memorial Library / 47 College Street, South Hadley, MA / 413-538-5047\\
- South Hadley Book Group
South Hadley Public Library / 27 Bardwell Street, South Hadley, MA / 413-538-5045
Every third Wednesday at 6:30 pm, unless noted otherwise. Check the event calendar for more information.
Southampton
- Adult Book Discussion Group
Edwards Public Library, Southampton: 413-527-9480
Meets at 6:30 on the last Thursday; books chosen by the group.
(:comment !!!Southampton :)
3rd Wednesday of the month, 7-8 p.m.
3rd Wednesday of the month, 7-8 p.m.
- Play Reading Group
Northampton Senior Center / 67 Conz Street / (413) 587-1228
1st Friday of the month, 2-4 p.m.
All seniors welcome to join reading excerpts from several plays. Facilitated by Roy Faudree of No Theatre and Young @ Heart.
Council on Aging, Northampton: Louise at 413-586-7749
This group, aged 55 and up, meets on 4th Thursdays at the Northampton Senior Center. Books vary widely from month to month.
- Modern Myths Book Club
Modern Myths Comic Books and Games, Northampton
413-582-6973
Last Thursday of Every Month at 7 pm.
Northampton Senior Center, 67 Conz Street / contact Louise at 413-586-7749
This group, aged 55 and up, meets on 4th Thursdays at the Northampton Senior Center. Books vary widely from month to month.
- Graphic Novel Discussion Group
Modern Myths / 34 Bridge Street 4, Northampton, MA / 413-582-6973
A Graphic Novel Discussion Group on the last Thursday of Every Month at 7 pm.
E. Williston Memorial Library, Easthampton: 413-527-1031.\\
E. Williston Memorial Library, Easthampton: 413-527-1031.\\
E. Williston Memorial Library, Easthampton: 413-527-1031.\\
E. Williston Memorial Library, Easthampton: 413-527-1031.\\
Lilly Library, Florence: 413-587-1500\\
Lilly Library, Florence: 413-587-1500\\
"Bookends" secondhand bookstore, Florence: 413-585-8667\\
"Bookends" secondhand bookstore, Florence: 413-585-8667\\
Council on Aging, Northampton: Louise at 413-586-7749\\
Council on Aging, Northampton: Louise at 413-586-7749\\
Modern Myths Comic Books and Games, Northampton\\
Modern Myths Comic Books and Games, Northampton\\
Gaylord Memorial Library, South Hadley: 413-538-5047\\
Gaylord Memorial Library, South Hadley: 413-538-5047\\
Odyssey Bookshop, South Hadley: Neil at 413-534-7307\\
Odyssey Bookshop, South Hadley: Neil at 413-534-7307\\
Odyssey Bookshop, South Hadley: Elli at 413-534-7307\\
Odyssey Bookshop, South Hadley: Elli at 413-534-7307\\
Odyssey Bookshop, South Hadley: 413-534-7307\\
Odyssey Bookshop, South Hadley: 413-534-7307\\
Edwards Public Library, Southampton: 413-527-9480\\
Edwards Public Library, Southampton: 413-527-9480\\
Westhampton Memorial Library, Westhampton: 413-527-5386\\
Westhampton Memorial Library, Westhampton: 413-527-5386\\
Lilly Library, Florence: 413-587-1500\\
Lilly Library, Florence: 413-587-1500\\
- Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Group
Barnes & Noble, Hadley: 413-584-2558
Meets on Thursdays at 8:00, once a month.
Note: will not be meeting Nov/Dec 2008; starts again in Jan.
- Book Club Night Out
Goodwin Memorial Library
50 Middle Street, Hadley, MA / (413) 584-7451
3rd Wednesday of the month, 7-8 p.m.
Goshen
- Ourselves and Nature
Goshen Library, Goshen: 413-268-7856
On 2nd Mondays from 7-9 p.m.; reads nonfiction books about nature, the environment, animals, outdoor adventure, & more.
(:comment contact Goshen about current groups:)
- "I Love A Mystery" Book Club\\
- "I Love A Mystery" Book Club 2010-2011 Season.\\
Meets on 2nd Wednesdays at 7:00 to discuss a mystery novel.
Meets on Wednesdays at 7:00 to discuss a mystery novel.
(:comment called 8/16/2011, but store owner out of town.:)
- Emily Williston Memorial Library Book Club
E. Williston Memorial Library, Easthampton: 413-527-1031
Meets the last Monday of the month at 6:30; books are chosen by the group members.
- 2011 Easthampton Book Group
E. Williston Memorial Library, Easthampton: 413-527-1031.
Meets on the fourth Monday of the month from 6:30pm to 8:00pm - 2011 Literary Book Group
E. Williston Memorial Library, Easthampton: 413-527-1031.
Meets on the second Wednesday afternoon of the month from 1-3PM.
Amherst
- "Kinsmen of the Shelf" Reading Group
Emily Dickinson Museum, Amherst: 413-542-2034
Meets four times yearly to discuss books, poems, or essays read by Emily Dickinson and her family.
(:comment Maintained by Ben K. Please notify me of any concerns!:) (:comment forbes groups are up to date as of summer 2011:) (:comment non forbes groups are out of date:)
This is a list of book groups for adults in or near Northampton which are open to new members. It doesn't include groups closed to new members, or connected with membership in particular organizations (for instance, social clubs, churches, or recreational groups). The groups are arranged by municipality in alphabetical order. If you would like a group added to this list, contact the Reference Department at Forbes Library.
This is a list of book groups for adults in or near Northampton which are open to new members. It doesn't include groups closed to new members, or connected with membership in particular organizations (for instance, social clubs, churches, or recreational groups). The groups are arranged by municipality in alphabetical order. If you would like a group added to this list, contact us.
This is a list of book groups for adults in or near Northampton which are open to new members. It doesn't include groups closed to new members, or connected with membership in particular organizations (for instance, social clubs, churches, or recreational groups). The groups are arranged by municipality in alphabetical order. If you would like a group added to this list, contact the Reference Department at Forbes Library.
This is a list of book groups for adults in or near Northampton which are open to new members. It doesn't include groups closed to new members, or connected with membership in particular organizations (for instance, social clubs, churches, or recreational groups). The groups are arranged by municipality in alphabetical order. If you would like a group added to this list, contact the Reference Department at Forbes Library.
This is a list of book groups for adults in or near Northampton which are open to new members. It doesn't include groups closed to new members, or connected with membership in particular organizations (for instance, social clubs, churches, or recreational groups). The groups are arranged by municipality in alphabetical order. If you would like a group added to this list, at Forbes Library.
This is a list of book groups for adults in or near Northampton which are open to new members. It doesn't include groups closed to new members, or connected with membership in particular organizations (for instance, social clubs, churches, or recreational groups). The groups are arranged by municipality in alphabetical order. If you would like a group added to this list, contact the Reference Department at Forbes Library.
This is a list of book groups for adults in or near Northampton which are open to new members. It doesn't include groups closed to new members, or connected with membership in particular organizations (for instance, social clubs, churches, or recreational groups). The groups are arranged by municipality in alphabetical order. If you would like a group added to this list, contact the Reference Department at Forbes Library.
This is a list of book groups for adults in or near Northampton which are open to new members. It doesn't include groups closed to new members, or connected with membership in particular organizations (for instance, social clubs, churches, or recreational groups). The groups are arranged by municipality in alphabetical order. If you would like a group added to this list, at Forbes Library.
"Kinsmen of the Shelf" Reading Group
Amherst
- "Kinsmen of the Shelf" Reading Group\\
Emily Williston Memorial Library Book Club
Easthampton
- Emily Williston Memorial Library Book Club\\
"I Love A Mystery" Book Club
Florence
- "I Love A Mystery" Book Club\\
Philosophy Discussion Group
- Philosophy Discussion Group\\
Ourselves and Nature
Goshen
- Ourselves and Nature\\
Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Group
Hadley
- Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Group\\
Mystery Book Discussion Group
Forbes Library, Northampton: 413-587-1012
Meets on the 3rd Monday at 7:00.
Click to see what we're reading?
Second Mondays Book Discussion Group
Forbes Library, Northampton: 413-587-1012
Meets on the 2nd Monday at 6:30.
Click to see what we're reading?
"Readers & Thinkers Book Club"
Northampton
- "Readers & Thinkers Book Club"\\
Gaylord Library Book Group
- Modern Myths Book Club
Modern Myths Comic Books and Games, Northampton
413-582-6973
Last Thursday of Every Month at 7 pm.
South Hadley
- Gaylord Library Book Group\\
Crime Club Monthly Book Discussion
- Crime Club Monthly Book Discussion\\
Fiction Reading Group
- Fiction Reading Group\\
"Sundays With Shakespeare"
- "Sundays With Shakespeare"\\
Adult Book Discussion Group
Southampton
- Adult Book Discussion Group\\
Book Discussion Group
Westhampton
- Book Discussion Group\\
Meets on the 4th Tuesday at 7:00 to discuss books of various genres, chosen by the group.
Modern Myths Book Club
Modern Myths Comic Books and Games, Northampton
413-582-6973
Last Thursday of Every Month at 7 pm.
Meets on the 4th Tuesday at 7:00 to discuss books of various genres, chosen by the group.
See the Children's and Teen pages for youth book groups.
This is a list of Forbes Library's book discussion groups for adults. See the Children's and Teen pages for youth book groups.
(:title Book Discussion Groups:)
Our Book Discussion Groups
See the Children's and Teen pages for youth book groups.
Second Monday Book Group?
Mystery Book Discussion Group?
Local Book Discussion Groups
"Kinsmen of the Shelf" Reading Group
"Kinsmen of the Shelf" Reading Group
Emily Williston Memorial Library Book Club
Emily Williston Memorial Library Book Club
"I Love A Mystery" Book Club
"I Love A Mystery" Book Club
Philosophy Discussion Group
Philosophy Discussion Group
Ourselves and Nature
Ourselves and Nature
Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Group
Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Group
Mystery Book Discussion Group
Mystery Book Discussion Group
Second Mondays Book Discussion Group
Second Mondays Book Discussion Group
"Readers & Thinkers Book Club"
"Readers & Thinkers Book Club"
Gaylord Library Book Group
Gaylord Library Book Group
Crime Club Monthly Book Discussion
Crime Club Monthly Book Discussion
Fiction Reading Group
Fiction Reading Group
"Sundays With Shakespeare"
"Sundays With Shakespeare"
Adult Book Discussion Group
Adult Book Discussion Group
Book Discussion Group
Book Discussion Group
Modern Myths Book Club
Modern Myths Book Club
"All Things Medieval" Book Club
Forbes Library, Northampton: Katie at 413-587-1013
Meets 1st Wednesdays at 6:30 to discuss novels and histories covering the Medieval period.
Click to see what we're reading?
Meets four or five times yearly to discuss books, poems, or essays read by Emily Dickinson and her family.
Meets four times yearly to discuss books, poems, or essays read by Emily Dickinson and her family.
Reads & discusses the work of academic philosophers.
Reads & discusses the work of academic philosophers; meets on 3rd Thursdays from 7:30-9:30.
Meets on Thursdays at 8:00, once a month.
Manga Book Discussion Group
Barnes & Noble, Hadley: 413-584-2558
Meets on Saturdays once a month to read & discuss this popular form of graphic novel which started in Japan.
Meets on Thursdays at 8:00, once a month.
Note: will not be meeting Nov/Dec 2008; starts again in Jan.
This group, aged 55 and up, meets on 4th Thursdays at the Rockridge Retirement Community. Books vary widely from month to month.
This group, aged 55 and up, meets on 4th Thursdays at the Northampton Senior Center. Books vary widely from month to month.
Meets on 3rd Sundays at 11:00; discussion of a play each month, led by UMass English professor Arthur F. Kinney.
Usually meets on 3rd Sundays at 11:00; discussion of a play each month, led by UMass English professor Arthur F. Kinney.
Meets from 6-7 on the last Tuesday; books chosen by the group.
Meets at 6:30 on the last Thursday; books chosen by the group.
Art History Novel Discussion Group
Forbes Library, Northampton: Lisa at 413-587-1011
Meets on 2nd Mondays to discuss art historical fiction. Led by art historian Chelsea Dacres-Smith, who will add background on artists, works of art, and social customs in the works read.
Modern Myths Book Club
Modern Myths Comic Books and Games, Northampton
413-582-6973
Last Thursday of Every Month at 7 pm.
Art History Novel Discussion Group
Forbes Library, Northampton: Lisa at 413-587-1011
Meets on 2nd Mondays to discuss art historical fiction. Led by art historian Chelsea Dacres-Smith, who will add background on artists, works of art, and social customs in the works read.
Meets on the 3rd Monday at 7:00.
Meets on the 3rd Monday at 7:00.
Click to see what we're reading?
Meets 1st Wednesdays at 6:30 to discuss novels and histories covering the Medieval period.
Meets 1st Wednesdays at 6:30 to discuss novels and histories covering the Medieval period.
Click to see what we're reading?
Meets on the 2nd Monday at 6:30.
Meets on the 2nd Monday at 6:30.
Click to see what we're reading?
This is a list of book groups for adults in or near Northampton which are open to new members. It doesn't include groups closed to new members, or connected with membership in particular organizations (for instance, social clubs, churches, or recreational groups). The groups are arranged by municipality in alphabetical order. If you would like a group added to this list, contact the Reference Department at Forbes Library.
"Kinsmen of the Shelf" Reading Group
Emily Dickinson Museum, Amherst: 413-542-2034
Meets four or five times yearly to discuss books, poems, or essays read by Emily Dickinson and her family.
Emily Williston Memorial Library Book Club
E. Williston Memorial Library, Easthampton: 413-527-1031
Meets the last Monday of the month at 6:30; books are chosen by the group members.
"I Love A Mystery" Book Club
Lilly Library, Florence: 413-587-1500
Meets on 2nd Wednesdays at 7:00 to discuss a mystery novel.
Philosophy Discussion Group
"Bookends" secondhand bookstore, Florence: 413-585-8667
Reads & discusses the work of academic philosophers.
Ourselves and Nature
Goshen Library, Goshen: 413-268-7856
On 2nd Mondays from 7-9 p.m.; reads nonfiction books about nature, the environment, animals, outdoor adventure, & more.
Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Group
Barnes & Noble, Hadley: 413-584-2558
Meets on Thursdays at 8:00, once a month.
Manga Book Discussion Group
Barnes & Noble, Hadley: 413-584-2558
Meets on Saturdays once a month to read & discuss this popular form of graphic novel which started in Japan.
"All Things Medieval" Book Club
Forbes Library, Northampton: Katie at 413-587-1013
Meets 1st Wednesdays at 6:30 to discuss novels and histories covering the Medieval period.
Mystery Book Discussion Group
Forbes Library, Northampton: 413-587-1012
Meets on the 3rd Monday at 7:00.
Second Mondays Book Discussion Group
Forbes Library, Northampton: 413-587-1012
Meets on the 2nd Monday at 6:30.
"Readers & Thinkers Book Club"
Council on Aging, Northampton: Louise at 413-586-7749
This group, aged 55 and up, meets on 4th Thursdays at the Rockridge Retirement Community. Books vary widely from month to month.
Gaylord Library Book Group
Gaylord Memorial Library, South Hadley: 413-538-5047
Generally meets the last Thursday of the month at 6:30; books are chosen by the group members.
Crime Club Monthly Book Discussion
Odyssey Bookshop, South Hadley: Neil at 413-534-7307
Usually meets on 2nd Mondays, at 7:00.
Fiction Reading Group
Odyssey Bookshop, South Hadley: Elli at 413-534-7307
Usually meets on 3rd Mondays, at 7:00; often contemporary fiction, but not always.
"Sundays With Shakespeare"
Odyssey Bookshop, South Hadley: 413-534-7307
Meets on 3rd Sundays at 11:00; discussion of a play each month, led by UMass English professor Arthur F. Kinney.
Adult Book Discussion Group
Edwards Public Library, Southampton: 413-527-9480
Meets from 6-7 on the last Tuesday; books chosen by the group.
Book Discussion Group
Westhampton Memorial Library, Westhampton: 413-527-5386
Meets on the 4th Tuesday at 7:00 to discuss books of various genres, chosen by the group.

