This listing is for book clubs at San Diego Public Library locations. Please contact the library directly for more information about book clubs and meetings. You may also find book club meetings and events listed in the Library's Calendar of Events.

Want to start your own book club?
You have many options to help you get started. You may wish to speak with the Branch Manager at your local branch library or one of the section librarians at the Central Library. For online information about starting a book club, try LitLovers, or Discussion Guides on the One Book, One San Diego page.

Balboa Book Discussion Group meets the third Tuesday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m., at the Balboa Branch Library, 4255 Mount Abernathy Ave., San Diego, CA 92117, 858-573-1390.

Benjamin Book Club meets the third Tuesday of each month from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Allied Gardens/Benjamin Branch Library, 5188 Zion Ave., San Diego, CA 92120, 619-533-3970.

Benjamin Short Classics Book Club meets the fourth Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the Allied Gardens/Benjamin Branch Library, 5188 Zion Ave., San Diego, CA 92120, 619-533-3970. 

Carmel Mountain Ranch Library hosts an adult book discussion group on the fourth* Thursday of the month from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, 12095 World Trade Drive, San Diego, CA, 92128. *may change to second Tuesdays around holidays.

Carmel Valley Adult Book Group meets on the first Tuesday every month from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the Carmel Valley Branch Library, 3919 Townsgate Drive, San Diego, CA 92130, 858-522-1668.

Central Library - Fantastical Fiction Forum, focusing on speculative fiction (fantasy, science fiction, and horror), meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. in the Travel Center area on the fifth floor of the Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101, 619-236-5800. Zoom option available. Please sign up on the event calendar.

Central Library - Murder by the Book, a true crime book club for adults that meets the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. in the fifth floor Travel Center at Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101, 619-236-5800. This book club also meets virtually. No club meeting in December.

Central Library - Swiftie Book Club, Discover the inspiration behind Taylor Swift's greatest hits! On the third Monday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. in the Travel Center area on the fifth floor of the Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101, (619) 236-5800. Zoom option available. Please sign up on the event calendar, and together, we'll explore the literary works referenced in Taylor Swift's songs.

College-Rolando Branch Library hosts an adult book discussion group on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. at 6600 Montezuma Road, San Diego, CA 92115-2828, 619-533-3902.

Kensington Book Discussion Group meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Kensington-Normal Heights Branch Library, 4121 Adams Ave., San Diego, CA 92116, 619-533-3974.

Mira Mesa Branch Library Banned Book Discussion Group meets the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (social)/6:45 to 7:45 p.m. (discussion) at the Mira Mesa Branch Library, 8405 New Salem St., San Diego, CA 92126, 858-538-8165.

Mission Hills-Hillcrest Gay Men’s Book Club meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Branch Library, 215 W. Washington St., San Diego, CA 92103, 619-692-4910.

Mission Hills-Hillcrest Mystery Book Group meets the fourth Wednesday of each month from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Branch Library, 215 W. Washington St., San Diego, CA 92103, 619-692-4910.

Mission Valley Book Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Mission Valley Branch Library, 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, CA 92108, 858-573-5007.

Mission Valley Page Turners Book Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Mission Valley Branch Library, 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, CA 92108, 858-573-5007.

Mission Valley Teen Book Club (recommended for ages 12 to 14 years) meets the second Monday of each month at 4 p.m. at the Mission Valley Branch Library, 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, CA 92108, 858-573-5007.

Mission Valley Kid’s Book and Craft Club (recommended for ages 8 to 11 years) meets the second Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. at the Mission Valley Branch Library, 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, CA 92108, 858-573-5007.

North Clairemont Mystery Book Club meets the second Monday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the North Clairemont Branch Library, 4616 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117, 858-581-9931.

North Park Book Discussion Group meets the third Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. at the North Park Branch Library, 3795 31st St., San Diego, CA 92104, 619-533-3972.

North University Community Amantes de la Lectura. Novelas Hispano-americanas en Español usually meets on the first Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. (Please confirm with the library monthly) at the North University Community Branch Library, 8820 Judicial Drive, San Diego, CA 92122, 858-581-9637.

North University Community Fiction Fanatics Book Group meets the second Saturday at 10 a.m. at the North University Community Branch Library, 8820 Judicial Drive, San Diego, CA 92122, 858-581-9637.

North University Community Page Turners Adult Book Group meets on the fourth Saturday at 1 p.m. at the North University Community Branch Library, 8820 Judicial Drive, San Diego, CA 92122, 858-581-9637. Zoom option available.

Pacific Beach Book Club meets on the second Thursday of each month from 4 to 5 p.m. in a hybrid format. Participants may join the discussion via Zoom (please ask the Branch Manager for login information) or meet in person at the Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library, 4275 Cass St., San Diego, CA 92109, 858-581-9934.

Point Loma Library Book Club: Poetry on the Patio, featuring poems from past and present San Diego Poetry Annuals. Poetry on the Patio meets on select Saturdays every month from 11 a.m. to noon (please contact the library monthly for exact dates) at the Point Loma/Hervey Library, Adult Patio, 3701 Voltaire St., San Diego, CA, 619-531-1539.

Rancho Bernardo Book Club meets the third Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m. at the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92128, 858-538-8163.

Rancho Peñasquitos Evening Book Club meets the second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library, 13330 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA 92129, 858-538-8159.

Rancho Peñasquitos Daytime Book Club meets the fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library, 13330 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA 92129, 858-538-8159.

San Carlos Book Club meets the second Thursday of each month from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the San Carlos Branch Library, 7265 Jackson Drive, San Diego, CA 92119, 619-527-3430.

Scripps Miramar Ranch Book Discussion Group meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Scripps Miramar Ranch Branch Library, 10301 Scripps Lake Drive, San Diego, CA 92131, 858-538-8158.

Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Librarian's Book Club meets the second Tuesday of the month from 6:45 to 8 p.m. in the Community Room of the Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Branch Library, 9005 Aero Drive, San Diego, CA 92123, 858-573-1396. All are welcome, and you may join at any time.

Skyline Hills Book Club meets the second Monday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Multi-purpose Room of the Skyline Hills Branch Library, 7900 Paradise Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92139, 619-527-3485. 

Tierrasanta Book Group meets the second Thursday of the month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Tierrasanta Branch Library, 4985 La Cuenta Drive, San Diego, CA 92124. Contact Karen Boyd at 858-279-5505.

University Community Book Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. at 4155 Governor Drive, San Diego, CA 92122. For more information on joining the book club, call 858-552-1655.