Book Clubs
Enjoy reading books and discussing them with like-minded people? Join one of our book clubs – they're free and open to the public!*
Interested in joining a book club that's currently full? We do have openings occasionally, so be sure to contact us to get on the waitlist so we can notify you when there's a spot available.
*Registration required for all book clubs. If you require special accommodations, call 605-367-8700 at least 24 hours in advance of the program.
Need titles for your own book club? Check out our Book Club to Go bags and have enough copies for everyone!
Adult Graphic Novel Book Club-Comix Literature
Graphic novel enthusiasts! This is the book club for you! Meeting every 2nd Monday of the month, come talk about what you chose to read for club. Registration required.
Where: Altered Species Ales
When: 2nd Monday of the month
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
For more information: Call Caille at 605-367-8144
Current Status: Open
Biography Book Club
Read and discuss biographies of famous and not so famous people! Every month members each pick a different biography to read based on the same theme.
Where: Prairie West Branch
When: 2nd Thursday of the month
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
For more information: Call Prairie West at 605-978-6899
Current Status: Open
Upcoming Themes:
October-- Native American
November-- Scientist/Invention
BYOBook Club
No assigned books. Read what you like, come, and share!
Where: Downtown Library
When: 2nd Thursday of the month
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
For more information: Call the Downtown Library at 605-367-8700
Current status: Open
Brandon Book Club
For people who enjoy reading and discussing a variety of books.
Where: Brandon Community Library
When: 1st Thursday of the month
Time: 10-11 a.m.
For more information: Call the Brandon Community Library at 605-582-2390
Current status: Open
December 4 --Paris Apartment,by Lucy Foley
January 8 --The Measure, by Nikki Erlick
Flirty Fiction
Immerse yourself in enchanting love stories and connect with fellow romance enthusiasts for lively discussions. Bring your passion for romance and a book to share with the group!
Where: Downtown Branch
When: 1st Tuesday of the month (starting May 6)
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Current status: Join the Waitlist
NS;DR (Not Scary; Didn't Read) Horror Book Group
A book club designed for those who like to get a little scared by the stories they read. Readings alternate monthly between BYOB and specified books.
Where: Downtown Branch
When: 2nd Tuesday of the month
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
For more information: Call Ben or Megan B. at 605-367-8700
Current status: Open
November 4 --BYOB
December 9 --The Devil in the White City, by Erik Larson
Page Turners Book Group
For people who love to read a wide variety or want to expand their reading horizons.
Where: Ronning Branch
When: 3rd Monday of the month
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
For more information: Call the Ronning Branch at 605-367-8140
Current status: Open
November 17--The Ku Klux Klan in South Dakota, by Arley K. Fadness
December -- No Selection
Shelf Indulgence Book Club
Indulge your reading habit with a wide variety of books and connect with others through discussion.
Where: Prairie West Branch
When: 3rd Monday of the month
Time: 7-8 p.m.
For more information: Call Marcie at the Prairie West Branch at 605-978-6899
Current status: Full
November 17 --Daisy Darker, by Alice Feeney
December 15--West with Giraffes, by Lynda Rutledge
Sweet Reads
For people who enjoy reading a variety of books and discussing them over a warm beverage.
Where: The Source Coffee Roastery + Taproom, 421 N Phillips Ave Suite 101
When: 1st Tuesday of the month
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
For more information: Jean at 605-978-6899
Current status: Full
Threads of Fantasy Book Club
A cozy and creative gathering where the magic of fantasy novels intertwines with the art of needlework. Not a needlework artist? No problem, still come be a part of a great discussion!
Where: Downtown Branch
When: 4th Tuesday of the month
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
For more information: Call Samantha at the Downtown Branch at 605-367-8700
Current status: Full
November 25 --Nimona, by Noelle Stevenson &Under the Whispering Door, by TJ Klune
December 23 --The Immortalists, by Chloe Benjamin
Young @ Heart Book Clubs
Book clubs for adults who enjoy young adult books.
Oak View Branch (Temporarily moved to Ronning Branch Sep-Dec 2025)
When: 2nd Monday of the month
Time: 7-8 p.m.
For more information: Call Alexa at 605-367-8060
Current status: Join the Waitlist
November 10 --The Summer I Turned Pretty, by Jenny Han
December 8 --Carry On: The Rise and Fall of Simon Snow, by Rainbow Rowell
Prairie West Branch
When: 1st Thursday of the month
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
For more information: Call the Prairie West Branch at 605-978-6899
Current status: Join the Waitlist
December 4 --2025 Printz Award Winner
January 8 --Long Way Down, by Jason Reynolds