Book Discussion Groups

With our diverse Book Discussion Groups, the Artesia Public Library strives to create a community for book lovers to share and connect over a variety of forums. Whatever and however you like to read, our discussion groups bring people together with one thing in common… a love of books.

Noon Book Discussion Group

Lunchtime Book Discussion Group meets from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the third Monday of the month. Patrons are encouraged to bring a sack lunch and enjoy a lively and spirited discussion of the month’s book selection. The meetings are held in the Artesia Public Library meeting room. The book is available in multiple formats at the library. Should you need special assistance, please inform library staff and every effort will be made to accommodate your request. Free and open to the public. Ages 18+.

•August 21, 2023 Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
•September 18, 2023 The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
•October 16, 2023 When All is Said by Anne Griffin
•November 20, 2023 The Wish by Nicholas Sparks
•December 18, 2023 Christmas Every Day by Beth Moran

Kitch Lit

Kitch Lit is a Book Discussion Group dedicated to foods. This group meets the last Thursday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The monthly book selection is available in multiple formats at the library and digitally. Should you need special assistance, please inform library staff and every effort will be made to accommodate your request. Free and open to the public. Ages 18+.

•August 31, 2023 Marrying the Ketchups by Jennifer Close
•September 28, 2023 The Recipe Box by Viola Shipman
•October 26, 2023 Sugar and Salt by Susan Wiggs
•November 30, 2023 Summer at Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny Colgan
•December 28, 2023 The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie by Rachel Linden