Book Club Kits Program*

The Book Club Kits Website will be down from May 1st to August 30 due to a system upgrade. Any kit requests for those months must be made by May 1st.

How do I reserve a kit?

Choose a title from the list of Book Club Kits.Then use our online form to request your Book Club Kit. You must fill out the online form. If you do not have access to the internet, please call 704-416-0304 or visit your local library and ask the librarian to reserve Book Club Kits for you. Please allow at least 10 days for processing of the Book Club Kit request.

Why does the library provide Book Club Kits? What do they include?

Part of the library’s mission is to provide opportunities for personal success in reading and learning for everyone. To this end we offer:

• Book Club Kits - including several copies of a book for use by your club, author biography, discussion questions, and tips for a successful book discussion
• Free meeting room space for your book club at some branches
• A directory of local book clubs

How many kits can I reserve?

You can reserve as many kits in advance as you wish, however, you can only check out one kit at a time. There are many book clubs who use this program, and we ask that, in consideration for them, you reserve one kit per six week period.

I saw a kit listed in the catalog, but it isn't on the Book Club Kit list yet. Why can't I request it?

When we order the books for the kits, we need to add them to our database. After our supplier sends us the copies, we process them, add the discussion questions, and add the title to the Book Club Kit page. As soon as it is on that page, you will be able to make a request.

How long can I keep a kit?

A kit is checked out to one book group member who is responsible for all of the materials. The group may keep the kit for up to 6 weeks. Book Club Kits may not be renewed. Please return kits promptly so they will be available for other book groups.

Where can I pick up and return a kit?

You can pick up a kit at any Charlotte Mecklenburg Library location. Kits must be returned to a Charlotte Mecklenburg Library location during open hours, since they can’t be returned in a book drop. The fine for overdue kits is $1.00 a day, and missing books will be charged to the person who checked out the kit.

How can I reserve free meeting space for my book club?

You can a reserve a day and time for your book club to meet by calling your local branch. The book club must be open to new members and will be cosponsored by the library branch. Meeting room space is subject to availability, and all meeting room regulations apply.

May we add your Book Club to our Directory?

Please enter your club’s information here  Once your book club information has been approved, your club will be added to the Book Club Directory