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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

Feb 9

Brown Bag Mystery Readers: Edwin of the Iron Shoes by Marcia Muller

February 9, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

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Feb 10

Post-Proust Book Group (Spring 2026)

February 10, 2026 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM

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Feb 11

World Literature: Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev

February 11, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM

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Feb 18

Contemporary Translated Works: Tomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree

February 18, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Feb 24

Post-Proust Book Group (Spring 2026)

February 24, 2026 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM

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Feb 25

World Literature: The Gorgeous Inertia of the Earth by Adrian Duncan

February 25, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM

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Mar 9

Brown Bag Mystery Readers: Five Passengers from Lisbon

March 9, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

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Mar 10

Post-Proust Book Group (Spring 2026)

March 10, 2026 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM

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