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.
Upcoming Book Groups
Jan
5
Brown Bag Mystery Readers: The Long Farewell by Michael Innes
January 5, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Jan
21
Contemporary Translated Works: The Queen of Swords by Jazmina Barrera
January 21, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Jan
28
World Literature: Orbital by Samantha Harvey
January 28, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Feb
9
Brown Bag Mystery Readers: Edwin of the Iron Shoes by Marcia Muller
February 9, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Feb
10
Post-Proust Book Group (Spring 2026)
February 10, 2026
6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Feb
11
World Literature: Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev
February 11, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Feb
18
Contemporary Translated Works: Tomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree
February 18, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Feb
24
Post-Proust Book Group (Spring 2026)
February 24, 2026
6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
