Reading Groups

Dates, times and venues are subject to change.  Verify whether your book club is meeting as scheduled, and find other excellent library programming and events, in our Library Calendar.  The Hamilton-Wenham Public Library offers a variety of book groups that meet on different days at different times. If you have any questions, please call the library at 978-468-5577.

MVLC (the Merrimac Valley Library Consortium) has a
large collection of book club kits that you can check out.

Click here to see which books have kits,
and place holds on book kits for your own book club!

HWPL Book Club

This group is full and is currently closed to new members.  The HWPL Book Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month  from 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.  Led by Doris Gallant.  Visit our Library Calendar for book titles and additional information.

Literary Luncheon

Our Literary Luncheon meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  Led by Assistant Director Jane Wolff.  Visit our Library Calendar for book titles and additional information.

Wednesday Night Book Club

The Wednesday Night Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 6:45 – 7:45 p.m.  Led by Head of Circulation Dede McManus.  Visit our Library Calendar for book titles and additional information.

Patton Homestead Book Club

The Patton Homestead Book Club meets at the library during the fall and winter months, October – March, the first Tuesday of each month from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.*   Led by Adult Services Librarian Kati Bourque.  Visit our Library Calendar for book titles and additional information.
*The Patton Homestead Book Club meets on the back porch of the Patton Homestead during the spring and summer months, April – September.  During these seasons, make sure to pick up books in advance at the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library. The full address for the Patton Homestead is:

Patton Homestead (back porch)
650 Asbury Street
South Hamilton, MA 01982