Books, Movies & Music:
Book Club Kits
The Hamilton Public Library offers over 250 book club kits for use by local book clubs.
Each kit contains the following:
12 copies of one book in a lightweight bag
Book reviews and discussion questions
Information about the author
See a list of kits available by author and by title.
How Do I Reserve Kits?
Choose kits from the list.
Use the online Book Club Kits Request Form to place your order and register your club
Place your order at least 3 weeks before your first pickup date
Include 3-4 times as many titles as meeting dates
Pick them up at your local branch library on the designated pickup date
If no selection is available, the club will be contacted by the library
How to borrow the Book Club Kit?
One designated member will sign out the kit for the group on their own card
An inventory sheet is included for you to keep track of who has each copy
How Long Can I have a Kit?
Kits go out for up to 6 weeks and may not be renewed (Fines and fees will be applied for late or lost items).
I Need a Large Print or Audio Format
Many of the books come in large print, CD, talking book, downloadable audio and new Playaway formats. Check the library catalogue for specific information.
I Want to Join a Library Book Club
Please ask at your local library
For advice on how to start and maintain a book club, see So You Want to Start a Book Club?
- Non-fiction readers: check out our Book & Bites non-fiction book club. Please join us to discuss current non-fiction, at its finest.
