Book Clubs
Looking to spend some time with fellow readers discussing your favorite books, or just comparing notes in a group environment? You can find a Library-sponsored book club at many of the branches throughout the county. You can find a complete listing of upcoming book clubs here.
BOOK CLUB IN A BAG
We have numerous titles for you and your Book Club to choose from! Head on over to the main catalog and see all the book club bags that are available to check out. Book club bags can be booked for pick-up at any of our library locations. To place a booking, please email bookingrequests@jcls.org, call 541.774.8690, or click on Reserve Bags below.
Active Book Clubs at JCLS
JCLS offers a variety of book clubs across various branches. Use the lists below to see what book clubs are available at certain branches. If you see one you are interested in, feel free to call its associated branch to sign up! You can also visit a book club in person and sign up there.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Book Club in a Bag?
They’re bags filled with everything you need to run a book club (except the people, that would be weird and probably illegal).
That means you get at least 10 copies of a single book, a check out sheet, author information, and suggested discussion questions. Some book bags contain two large print copies, an audiobook of the title, and some have a DVD of the book featured (spoiler: it is inevitably not quite as good as the book). There is a card on the bag listing the contents so you know exactly what you’re getting and what to return.
How do I get one?
These items can be booked by either emailing bookingrequests@jcls.org, by calling 541.774.8690, or filling out the online form to request a book club bag.
How long will they check-out?
You can check out a Book Club in a Bag kit for up to 42 days. Bags cannot be renewed. Bookings can be made up to 6 months in advance by either emailing bookingrequests@jcls.org, by calling staff at 541.774.8690, or by filling out the online form requesting a book club bag.
Where are the kits?
The kits are housed at the Medford Library, but they like to go on trips and our couriers will deliver the bags to your preferred branch location for easy pick-up. When you’re done with it, return it to any of our library branches (during business hours, please) and we’ll take care of seeing them back home until they’re requested again.
Are there terms and conditions?
Patrons who are 18 years old or older and have one of the following card types: Full Service, Organization, Yearly Non-Resident, or At Home Services card are eligible to check out a book club bag. Please note, the person who checks out the book club bag is responsible for the kit and all its contents. All the items listed on the bag’s tag need to be returned at the same time in the original bag.