BYOBook Club In-Person
BYOBook Club (Bring Your Own Book Club): Where every reader brings something to the table—literally.
Looking for a book club that’s a little less rigid and a lot more fun? Join us for BYOBook Club, a laid-back twist on the traditional book club where you choose what you read!
Each month, we gather to share and chat about 1–3 books we've been loving (or loathing—no judgment here!). Whether you're deep into thrillers, obsessed with memoirs, or riding a cozy fantasy kick, this is your space to share recommendations, discover new reads, and connect with fellow book lovers.
Need a spark of inspiration? We offer a monthly theme to guide your picks—but feel free to follow your own reading compass.
Who’s it for?
Anyone 18 and up who loves books, good conversation, and shaking up the usual book club routine.
New to book clubs? Perfect. Seasoned reader? Wonderful.
Bring your books, your opinions, and your TBR pile. Let’s talk lit.
- Date:
- Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Time:
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Community Room
- Location:
- Main Library
- Audience:
- Adult
- Categories:
- Library Event > Books & Reading
January – Page to Screen
Read a book that was adapted into a movie or TV show.
Kick off the year with a read that made it to the big (or small) screen!
February – Black Voices, Black Stories
Celebrate Black History Month by reading a book by a Black author or featuring a Black main character.
From powerful memoirs to joyful fiction — amplify and explore.
March – Women Who Lead
Read a book with a strong female protagonist or by a groundbreaking woman author.
In honor of Women’s History Month.
April – Cover Love
Judge a book by its cover — and bring it in to tell us why you picked it up!
Visual appeal meets literary mystery.
May – Midwest Lit & Local Legends
Read a book by a Wisconsin or Midwest author.
Discover stories rooted close to home.
June – Pride in Every Page
Read a book by an LGBTQIA+ author or featuring LGBTQIA+ characters.
Celebrate stories across the rainbow spectrum.
July – The Great Outdoors
Choose a book that connects to nature, the environment, or the outdoors.
Perfect for lake days and summer nights.
August – Laugh It Off
Choose a book that makes you laugh — whether it’s a witty memoir, clever rom-com, satirical novel, or laugh-out-loud essay collection.
Lighten up the end of summer with stories that bring joy, humor, and maybe even a few snort-laughs.
September – Hispanic & Latine Heritage Reads
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a book by a Hispanic/Latine author.
Voices from across cultures and continents.
October – Around the World in 300 Pages
Read a book set in a country you’ve never been to.
Explore global stories without leaving your chair.
November – Indigenous Voices
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, read a book by an Indigenous author or about Indigenous experiences.
Fiction, memoir, poetry, or history — contemporary or traditional stories welcome.
December – Fresh Ink
Read a book by a debut author from the last two years.
End the year by discovering someone new.