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 "The Forest of Vanishing Stars" by Kristen Harmel

    The Forest of Vanishing Stars


    Kristin Harmel
    Tuesday, May 17, 7 p.m.
    Wednesday, May 18 - CANCELLED

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

    Free Choice


    July 2022

  1. Book cover: "A Little Hope" by Ethan Joella

    A Little Hope


    Ethan Joella
    September 2022

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 hand writing with a feather quill.

    Nonfiction Classics


    Tuesday, April 19

  1. A boat dock on a large body of water. Boats are on the water in the distance.

    Rivers, Lakes, & Oceans


    Tuesday, June 21

  1. A compass laying on top of a map.

    Explorers & Explorations


    Tuesday, August 16