Reading Recommendations
Don’t know what to read next? Personalized Picks is a service designed to connect you with suggested books (ebooks, audiobooks, and print), television shows, and movies based on your preferences. Just fill out a quick form and we will send you a customized list by mail, email, or you can pick it up in person at your local library.
Book lists
Springfield librarians create curated booklists on themes, which are available to view in our catalog. For a complete list of our lists, visit Springfield Booklists.
Staff picks
Book Groups
Click the title of the book club for more information and upcoming dates for club meetings.
Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group – Online
Explore great books, join a lively discussion, and meet others who enjoy reading too. New members are always welcome.
Any Book Club (ABC) – East Forest Park
Second & Fourth Thursdays at 10:00 AM
The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. In rotation with one another, members review books they’ve read recently so others can learn about what’s great and, sometimes, what’s not!
Books & Brew Book Clubs – Offsite
Cure your mid-week blues with a lively book discussion at a local eatery.
Brightwood Book Club – Brightwood
First Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM
A monthly book club for people who love to talk about books. We’ll be exploring novels chosen by librarian Emily, but we’re always open to suggestions!
Queer Book Club – Offsite
A monthly club for reading queer books of various genres. Read one (or all!) of the 4 book options and meet us at Monsoon’s cafe for coffee or lunch to discuss.
Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club – Offsite
Third Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM
Come join us for a fascinating book club at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center! We read mostly historical fiction but at times delve into non-fiction, contemporary fiction, and mysteries.
Romance Book Club – Online
Saturdays once a month | 10:00-11:00 AM on Zoom
Get your Happily Ever After fix from the Romance Book Club! We read as many romance genres as we can, sharing our thoughts and expanding our romance reading experience.
Silent Book Club – Central Library, East Forest Park
Wish you had more time to read? Looking for some book lovers to hang out with? One night a month, we get cozy at the library for an hour of solo reading and time at the end to chat. Visit our online calendar to find the next meeting!
We Love a Good Book Club – East Springfield
First Monday of the month at 12:00 PM
Bring a book you have read to discuss with the group monthly. Did you find the book appealing or appalling? Coffee, tea, and refreshments will be provided.