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Dayton Book Clubs Unite Readers Across Libraries, Taverns, Local Venues

Multiple groups across the city provide regular meetings that bring readers together at libraries, taverns and other venues.

By Dayton Culture Desk · Published July 18, 2026

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Dayton Metro Library supports several book clubs that meet at different branches and partner locations, including Pub-Lit at Brixx Ice Company and Short Reads Book Club at the Main Library starting at 6:30 PM.

Library Programs Anchor Regular Meetings

The Monthly Book Club at the West Carrollton Branch begins at 5:30 PM and features the July title Between Two Kingdoms, while the American Threads Book Club gathers at the Wilmington-Stroop Branch at 10 AM. These sessions form part of a broader set of library offerings that schedule discussions throughout the month.

Meetup Groups and Tavern Sessions Expand Options

The Readers Club of Dayton operates as a Meetup group with 290 members and a 4.7-star rating, recently discussing Starter Villain by John Scalzi. Yellow Cab Tavern runs Books, Babes, and Beers on the 2nd and 4th of every month at 6 PM, currently focused on White Teeth by Zadie Smith, alongside a collaborative group that meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays to cover Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry.

Specialized Clubs Serve Specific Interests

Billie Gold Book Club convenes at Billie Gold Bubble Tea on 732 Watervliet Avenue. Our Lady of Light Book Club meets on third Mondays at 7 PM at St. Francis of Assisi Campus. The BIPOC & Queer Book Club holds discussions from 6 to 7 PM followed by silent reading from 7 to 9 PM at 400 Linden Avenue Suite 245. Get Outside Book Club offers a free program for pre-schoolers and parents that runs from September 1 to October 31 and combines library and MetroParks activities.

These clubs operate on consistent schedules that allow participants to select formats ranging from structured library talks to informal tavern readings. Interested readers can review current listings through the Dayton Metro Library event calendar or the Readers Club of Dayton Meetup page to locate sessions that align with their availability and preferences.