The Meaford Public Library offers a variety of book clubs that meet monthly and are free to join. Each book club offers a welcoming space to enjoy great reads and conversation. Find the right book club for you!
Rainbow Reads
The Meaford Public Library is proud to be partnering with the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community for the Rainbow Reads Book Club!
Are you a member of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, interested in joining a community-based book club, or living in the Grey-Bruce area? If so, the Rainbow Reads Book Club might be right for you!
Hosted by Meaford Public Library Board Trustee Elgin Pecjak. The club is free of charge and we supply each month’s books.
Meeting Details
Meeting: The last Thursday of the month in the FOML Board Room at 6:30 pm.
Hosted by: Meaford Public Library Board Trustee Elgin Pecjak.
Cost: Free of charge.
2026 Dates
- Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 6:00 pm – Rainbow Reads Watch Party
- Watch a film adaptation of a recently read Rainbow Reads Book Club book. Enjoy the film, popcorn, and great company!
Please register in advance.
- Watch a film adaptation of a recently read Rainbow Reads Book Club book. Enjoy the film, popcorn, and great company!
- Thursday, August 27, 2026 – “Kim Reaper: Grim Beginnings” by Sarah Graley
Meaford Reads Book Club
Meaford Public Library’s original book club! Meaford Reads meets on the third Wednesday of the month. The club is free of charge and we supply each month’s books.
Meeting Details
Meeting: The 3rd Wednesday of the month from 1 to 2 pm
Hosted by: Meaford Public Library
Cost: Free of charge.
2026 Dates
- Wednesday, August 19, 2026 – “The Kitchen House” by Kathleen Grissom
Brown Bag Book Club
Looking for some company at lunchtime? Bring your lunch and enjoy a casual book discussion. Brown Bag Book Club meets on the last Wednesday of the month. The club is free of charge and we supply each month’s books.
Meeting Details
Meeting: The last Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2 pm.
Hosted by: Meaford Public Library
Cost: Free of charge.
2026 Dates
- Wednesday, August 26 – “Circe” by Madeline Miller
- Wednesday, September 30 – “A Reporter’s Life” by Walter Cronkite
- Wednesday, October 28 – “Yellowface” by R.F. Kuang
- Wednesday, November 25 – “Broken Country” by Clare Leslie Hall
- Wednesday, December 16 – “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen
The Travelling Book Club
Join us for a lively but casual book discussion at The Leeky Canoe Pub on the last Tuesday evening of the month. The club is free of charge and we supply each month’s books. Purchase your own snacks and beverages. Please drink responsibly.
Meeting Details
Meeting: The last Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm at the Leeky Canoe Pub Hosted by: Designate
Hosted by: Meaford Public Library
Cost: Free of charge. Any purchases from the restaurant are the responsibility of the attendee
2026 Dates
- Tuesday, August 25 – “The High Mountains of Portugal” by Yann Martel
- Tuesday, September 29 – “A Sudden Light” by Garth Stein
- Tuesday, October 27 – “The Children Act” by Ian MacEwan
- Tuesday, November 24 – “Red Notice” by Bill Browder
Be-Tween the Pages Book Club
A book club for ages 9-12. Meet friends, play games, discover new books, and have fun! Each month we will feature a book to discuss. The club is free of charge and we supply each month’s books.
Meeting Details
Meeting: Once a month on Wednesdays, varying month to month. No sessions in July and August
Hosted by: Meaford Public Library, run by the Children & Youth Coordinator
Cost: Free of charge.
2026 Dates
TBD
Resources
Visit the Browse Page to access books on the book clubs list.
Don’t see a book club you are interested in? Reach out to us about starting one on a topic of your choice!