Book Clubs

Discover new authors, extend your range of reading and explore texts at one of our Book Clubs.

Discuss the latest book in a relaxed setting with fellow club members. It is free to join for library members. Find out more about membership or join online.

Each club meets monthly, is self-run and members select their own titles. If you can't make it in-person, you could join the free Libby Book Club for WA online.

Book hire

South Perth Library book club book sets (10 books) are free to hire. Search 'book club sets' to view our full range of book sets. Mill Point Cafe Bookshop offers 10% off books (for a set of 10) for book clubs.

Orange Book Club

The Orange Book Club read a variety of books, with a slight emphasis on literary fiction. Members are generally expected to have read the entire book before meeting and can bring their notes.

You're encouraged to share your experiences and get involved in lively but polite and good-natured discussion about the book’s themes and styles.

  • 1.30 - 2.30pm, every 4th Thursday of the month
  • South Perth Library

Purple Book Club

The Purple Book Club explores titles across all genres: from fiction to non‑fiction and everything in between. Members collectively choose the book each month, and obtain it from the library, online or from shops.

Discussion is relaxed and open‑minded, welcoming everyone’s thoughts and encouraging friendly sharing of impressions. After each meeting, those who wish may join for dinner at a nearby restaurant. 

  • 5.30 - 7.00pm, every 1st Wednesday of the month
  • Manning Library

Green Book Club

The Green Book Club read a diverse mix of books, including fiction, biographies and crime novels. Typically all members read the same book and share their thoughts and feelings in a friendly discussion.

Whether you bring notes or just join in when you like, it’s a welcome space to share your impressions and hear others’ viewpoints.  

  • 10 - 11.30am, every 2nd Friday of the month
  • South Perth Library

 

Blue Book Club

The Blue Book Club reads a variety of titles across all genres. Members gather for a friendly and engaging discussion of the chosen book.

Discussions are welcoming and invite everyone to share their ideas, listen without judgment and discover new perspectives together. 

  • 4.30 - 5.30pm, every 4th Wednesday of the month
  • Manning Library

 

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