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Book Groups

Embark on your literary adventure by joining a Book Group at Mechanics' Institute — where your passion for reading comes to life in an inspiring and welcoming community! See our book group schedule below. 

Are you a member wanting to start a Book Group? Please email programs@milibrary.org or call 415-393-0103.

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Upcoming Book Groups

Jul 23

World Literature Book Group: The Stolen Bicycle by Wu Ming-Yi

July 23, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

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Aug 13

World Literature: Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

August 13, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

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Aug 20

Contemporary Translated Works: Hunchback by Saou Ichikawa

August 20, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

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Aug 27

World Literature: Eventide by Therese Bohman

August 27, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

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Sep 10

World Literature: The Gorgeous Inertia of the Earth by Adrian Duncan

September 10, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

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Sep 24

World Literature: Distant Star by Robert Bolaño

September 24, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

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Oct 6

Brown Bag Mystery Readers: The Secret History by Donna Tartt

October 6, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

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Oct 8

World Literature: The Trial (Part I) by Franz Kafka

October 8, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

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