Book Clubs

First Thursday of February, June & October at 6:30 p.m. in the Collins Room and via Zoom

Join Readers’ Advisory Librarian Cindy Haiken to discuss classic works of literature. Registration is not required. Contact Cindy at chaiken@wallingfordlibrary.org for more details.

February 5
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

June 4

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll

October 1

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Every other Tuesday from January through March at 5:30 p.m. in the Collins Room and via Zoom.

We will tackle one long classic novel every winter, dividing it up into shorter sections and meeting six times over the course of three months to work our through it.

This book group is moderated by Cindy Haiken, Readers’ Advisory Librarian. Registration is not required. Contact Cindy at chaiken@wallingfordlibrary.org for more details.

Stay tuned for information about the 2026 Hibernation Book Club!
 

First Wednesday of the month (September-December, February-June) at 3:00 p.m. on Zoom

Join author Carol Shmurak to discuss mystery books with a new theme each season. To participate, contact Carole at cshmurak@gmail.com and put “Wallingford Mystery Book Club” in the subject line.

Fall 2025: Capital Crimes

Crimes that are punishable by death are known as capital crimes, capital offences, or capital felonies, and vary depending on the jurisdiction, but commonly include serious crimes against the person, along with crimes against the state such as treason, espionage, and piracy.  In this series, though we may be reading about murders, the “capitals” here are state capitals – remember that list you memorized back in elementary school?

Nov 5
The Perfect Suspect by Margaret Coel 

Dec 3
Tularosa by Michael McGarrity 

Third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the Collins Room and via Zoom

Join Readers’ Advisory Librarian Cindy Haiken to discuss popular literature. Registration is not required. Contact Cindy at chaiken@wallingfordlibrary.org for more details.

November 20
Absolution by Alice McDermott

December 18
Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy

Thursdays every other month at 6:30 p.m. in the Collins Room and via Zoom

Join Educator Susan Gomes to discuss popular and timely nonfiction books. Registration is not required. Contact Readers’ Advisory Librarian Cindy Haiken at chaiken@wallingfordlibrary.org for more details.

December 4
Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir by Ina Garten

January 22

Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

March 26

You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith