Book Groups

Embark on your literary adventure by joining a Book Group at Mechanics' Institute — where your passion for reading comes to life in an inspiring and welcoming community! See our book group schedule below. 

Are you a member wanting to start a Book Group? Please email programs@milibrary.org or call 415-393-0103.

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Upcoming Book Groups

Jul 9

World Literature Book Group: Ballerina by Patrick Modiano

July 9, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Jul 14

Brown Bag Mystery Readers Group: The Lost Man by Jane Harper

July 14, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Jul 16

Contemporary Translated Works Book Group: Brandy Sour by Constantia Soteriou

July 16, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Jul 23

World Literature Book Group: The Stolen Bicycle by Wu Ming-Yi

July 23, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

Aug 13

World Literature Book Group: Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

August 13, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

Aug 20

Contemporary Translated Works Book Group: Hunchback by Saou Ichikawa

August 20, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Aug 27

World Literature Book Group: Eventide by Therese Bohman

August 27, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

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