The Branch has four book groups: AM Lit, PM Lit, Non-Fiction AM and Non-Fiction PM. Scheduled dates and books for all four book clubs are listed below.
The AM Lit Interest Group generally meets the 1st Friday of each month at 9:30 AM. Locations are announced in Twigs. Click here if you have questions or would like to receive this group’s emails.
The PM Lit Interest Group meetings are generally scheduled for the 3rd Monday evening of each month (except for December when we meet on 2nd Monday) at 7:00 PM. Locations are announced in Twigs. Click here if you have questions or would like to receive this group’s emails.
The Non-Fiction AM Interest Group (NF-AM) generally meets every other month, on the 4th Wednesday at 10:00 AM. Additional information will be announced monthly in Twigs. Click here if you have questions or would like to receive this group’s emails.
The Non-Fiction PM Interest Group (NF-PM) generally meets every other month, on the 4th Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM. Additional information will be announced monthly in Twigs. Click here if you have questions or would like to receive this group’s emails.
List of all books for the year: For those of you who try to keep up with more than one group, Click here for an integrated list of books selected by all book groups for 2023-24. This list was updated as of January 18, 2024. Check Twigs each month for meeting locations.
Availability of Books
The Glen Ellyn Public Library will have the following month’s books available. Books are due the day following the meeting. When you check out one of our books at the second floor information desk, please be sure to let the librarian know which book group the book is being held for (AAUW AM, PM or Non-Fiction).
The Wheaton Public Library will arrange for an inter-library loan for any book, upon your request but will not keep track of our book lists. To buy a book for an upcoming book group meeting, consider patronizing The Bookstore of Glen Ellyn, 475 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. They offer a 10% discount for book group purchases. You can call them to check on availability (630/469-2891) or contact them by email, info@bookstoreofge.com, or through the their web page: www.bookstoreofge.com.
Note that free ebook and audiobook downloads are available through your public library membership and the Libby and Boundless applications. Contact your local library for further information.