Book Clubs

Join an Allen Public Library book club to connect with other readers, discuss recent reads and enjoy new books together.

The Shared Shelf Book Club

A virtual book discussion group.  Watch for virtual book discussions on the Library’s Facebook page or Allen City Television's YouTube channel.

For questions about The Shared Shelf Book Club, contact  Kristen Amen or Abby Ward at 214.509.4905.

  1. "Dial A for Aunties" by Jesse Q. Sutano

    Dial A For Aunties


    Jesse Q Sutanto
    January 18, 2022

  1. Book cover of The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

    The Last Thing He Told Me


    Laura Dave
    March 2022

  1. Book cover of "The Forest of Vanishing Stars" by Kristen Harmel

    The Forest of Vanishing Stars


    Kristen Harmel
    May 2022

Let's Talk Dewey Book Club

Third Tuesday, 7 p.m., Feb, Apr, June, Aug, Oct, Dec, 2nd Floor Program Room
Questions? Contact Stephan Horsethemke or Abby Ward at 214.509.4905.
Join us for our choose-your-own-nonfiction book club.  We pick the topic-you pick the book!  

  1. Shelves and shelves full of books.

    Free Choice


    Tuesday, December 14


  1. The historic city of Brugge at night in Flanders, Belgium.

    Biographies of Cities


    Tuesday, February 15

  1. A hand writing with a feather quill.

    Nonfiction Classics


    Tuesday, April 19