Book Clubs

Join an Allen Public Library book club to connect with other readers, discuss recent reads and enjoy new books together.

The Shared Shelf Book Club

Third Tuesday, 7 p.m. and Wednesday, 12 p.m. Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov., 2nd Floor Program Room
For questions or to register, contact Kristen Amen at 214.509.4905.

  1. Book cover of "This Time Tomorrow" by Emma Straub

    This Time Tomorrow


    Emma Straub
    March 2023

  1. The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford

    The Many Daughters of Afong Moy


    Jamie Ford
    May 2023

  1. Shelves of books. Some are spine out and some are face out.

    Free Choice


    July 2023

Let's Talk Dewey Book Club

Third Tuesday, 7 p.m., Feb, Apr, June, Aug, Oct, Dec, 2nd Floor Program Room
For questions or to register, contact Stephan Horsthemke at 214.509.4905.


Join us for our choose-your-own-nonfiction book club.  We pick the topic-you pick the book!  

  1. A tornado tearing up a field.

    Natural Disasters


    Tuesday, April 18

  1. Years 2015, 2016, 2017 written into sand on beach and waves are beginning to wash them away.

    Year Books: History of a Specific Year


    Tuesday, June 20

  1. Blank book opened on table with a trophy in front.

    Baillie Gifford Prize for Nonfiction Winners & Nominees


    Tuesday, August 15