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Aurora Libraries Host Book Clubs Across Illinois and Colorado Locations

Aurora's libraries in Illinois and Colorado host regular book discussion groups at venues including Santori Library and Central Library.

By Aurora Culture Desk · Published July 18, 2026

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Aurora Public Library in Illinois and Aurora Public Library in Colorado each run multiple monthly book clubs that bring readers together for discussion.

These programs give residents structured ways to explore literature without needing to commit to large events or travel far from home. The clubs meet at established library branches and nearby spots, making participation straightforward for people with different schedules and interests.

Illinois Aurora Public Library clubs

The Illinois library schedules the Breakfast Book Club on the last Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at Santori Library. The Afternoon Book Club meets on the third Monday from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. The Griot Book Discussion takes place on the third Tuesday and focuses on African-American authors. Additional sessions occur at McCarty Mills Taproom at 140 S. River St. in a relaxed setting that allows participants to have libations. A Spanish-language book club meets at Nide Jardín at 140 S. River St. Unit 106. The Teen Book Social is held at Santori Library and requires no assigned reading, only conversation and snacks.

Aurora Colorado Public Library clubs

The Colorado library offers the Non-fiction Book Club on the first Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at Central Library. Daytime Booklovers meets on the third Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon. An LGBTQ+ Book Club runs on a bi-monthly basis. The Books at the Bar group meets at Six Capital Brewing and is open to adults 21 and older.

Information about these clubs appears on the library websites listed in the sources below. Readers can visit the sites to confirm dates, locations, and any registration steps before attending. The programs continue on their regular monthly or bi-monthly cycles, giving participants ongoing opportunities to join discussions at the listed venues.

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