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. Dear Edward by Anne Napolitano

    Dear Edward


    Ann Napolitano
    Sept. 2023

  1. Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult

    Wish You Were Here


    Jodi Picoult
    Nov. 2023

  1. West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge.

    West With Giraffes


    Lynda Rutledge
    Jan. 2024

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

    Baillie Gifford Prize for Nonfiction Winners & Nominees


    Tuesday, Aug. 15

  1. Several very old books written in Latin.

    Nonfiction Horror


    Tuesday, Oct. 17

  1. Person selecting a book from a bookshelf.

    Free Choice!


    Tuesday, Dec. 12