Book Clubs
Book Clubs at the Library!
Book clubs are the perfect way to read and meet others in your community. The South Coastal Library offers 4 book clubs that focus on a variety of different genres that are sure to meet the need of any reader!
These clubs are free to join and open to anyone ages 18 and up.
Join us once a month for a cookbook book club at the library! Each month, participants will make a recipe from the chosen cookbook (voted by members of the group) and then will bring in the dish to share with the group.
Participants are encouraged to discuss cooking, recipes and how to improve them, and the book itself. This club is also a great way for you to meet members of your community and to try new foods!
2026 Meeting Dates:
- January 8: Every Season is Soup Season by Shelly Westerhausen Worcel
- February 12: The White Lotus Official Cookbook by Jarrett Melendez
- March 12: Theme: Plant Forward Meals | Title TBD
- April 9: Theme: Celebrity Cookbooks | Title TBD
- May 14: Theme: Tea Party! | Title TBD
- June 11: Theme: Mediterranean Food| Title TBD
- July 9: Theme: African Food | Title TBD
- August 13: Theme: Ukrainian Food | Title TBD
- September 10: Theme: Pasta | Title TBD
- October 8: Theme: Filipino Food | TBD
- November 12: Theme: Indigenous Food | TBD
- December 10: Theme: Comfort Foods | TBD
Walk through different true crime cases–both solved and unsolved–with Rachel and other true crime enthusiasts. Share theories, knowledge, memories, and more with others in a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment.
Each meeting will focus on a particular true crime case and a recommended book to accompany the case.
Please note, you do not have to read the book to participate in the club.
2026 Meeting Dates:
- January 14: My Time to Stand by Gypsy-Rose Blanchard.
- February 11: The Lazarus Files by Matthew McGough.
- March 11: Deviant: the Shocking True Story of Ed Gein, the Original “Psycho” by Harold Schechter
- April 8: Murder in the Heartland by M. William Phelps
- May 13: If I Can’t Have You by Gregg Olsen and Rebecca Morris
- June 10: Shadow of the Bridge by Áine Caine and Kevin Greenlee.
- July 8: The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy by James Patterson and Vicky Ward.
- August 12: The Menendez Murders by Robert Rand.
- September 9: TBD
- October 14: TBD
- November 25*: TBD
- December 9: TBD
*Note change in meeting date
The group meets on select months to discuss a chosen book. Books selected are works of fiction from various genres and authors.
This program is designed to promote literacy, encourage critical thinking, foster social interaction, and promote diverse titles, ideas, and stories to the general public.
2026 Meeting Dates:
- January 21: Long Bright River by Liz Moore
- February 18: Sophie Go’s Lonely Hearts Club by Roselle Lim
- March 18: Stay with Me by Ayobami Adebayo
- April 15: As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh
- May 20: The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie by Rachel Linden
- June 17: TBD
- July 15: TBD
- August 19: TBD
- September 16: TBD
- October 21: TBD
- November 18: TBD
- December 16: TBD
Light snacks are provided. Have questions, ask for Kristin.
2026 Meeting Dates:
- January 13: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
- March 10: Let’s Call Her Barbie by Renee Rosen
- April 14: Group Choice | TBD
- May 12: TBD
Want to start your own book club at home?
Check out a Book Club in a Box!
Book Clubs in a Box are an easy to use, convenient, and free resource that you can use to start your own book club or use in your existing book club.
Each kit may include up to 12 copies of your book of choice, discussion questions, and other materials.
Book Club kits are available at select libraries throughout the state of Delaware and are available for you to check out with your Delaware library card! Click here to see what’s available!
Questions? Ask a librarian!
