Book Club Kits
Looking for a great read for your book club? Russell Library has a collection of Book Club Kits, which include 6 or more copies of each book and a discussion guide, all packaged together in a handy portable tote bag. Scroll down to see available titles.
Why Use a Book Club Kit?
It can be difficult to choose a book for a book discussion group and find enough copies for all the members of the group. We’ve made it easier by offering a wide variety of reading choices including bestselling fiction, biographies, award winners, and non-fiction.
What is a Book Club Kit?
Each Kit contains multiple copies of one title that has been selected especially for book club groups, plus a large print edition, if available. The exact number of copies in each kit is noted on the catalog record and marked on the tag attached to each bag. The kits also include discussion questions, reviews, author biographies, and book club tips. Visit the library catalog to reserve a kit, or ask any staff person for assistance.
Who Can Borrow a Kit?
Book Club Kits can be borrowed by any book club. The kits are checked out as a whole by one member of the book club, who makes the individual copies available to club members. Each book in a kit is numbered so leaders can account for copies borrowed by group members. The person borrowing the kit will be responsible for returning it as a complete set. Books or parts of the kit cannot be returned separately.
Reserve a Kit
Search for Book Club Kits via our online catalog. If the Book Club Kit you wish to borrow is currently checked out, you can place a hold on it.
Where can I find a kit?
The Book Club Kits are located in the Reading Room on the second floor.
How long may I keep a kit?
The loan period for Book Club Kits is 60 days (2 months). Plenty of time for reading!
May the kits be renewed?
A Book Club Kit will automatically renew for 60 days, if there are no holds on it.
What if a book is lost?
If your group loses a book, there will be a replacement fee for the lost copy.
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