{"id":10128,"date":"2018-05-10T11:01:38","date_gmt":"2018-05-10T15:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/libtest\/?page_id=10128"},"modified":"2026-01-30T14:54:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T19:54:06","slug":"reading-adults","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/adults\/reading-adults\/","title":{"rendered":"Reading"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reading Recommendations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t know what to read next? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/elib-resources\/personalized-picks\/\">Personalized Picks <\/a><\/strong>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/locations-and-hours\/\">your local library<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"booklists\">Book lists<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Springfield librarians create curated booklists on themes, which are available to view in our catalog. For a complete list of our lists, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/springfield.cwmars.org\/Lists\/Results?lookfor=&amp;searchIndex=ListsKeyword&amp;filter[]=author_display%3A%22SCL+B.%22&amp;sort=relevance&amp;view=list&amp;searchSource=lists\">Springfield Booklists<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Staff picks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/springfield.cwmars.org\/API\/SearchAPI?method=getCollectionSpotlight&#038;id=359\n\"width=\"900\" height=\"330\"scrolling=\"no\"frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-row\">\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/services\/newsletters\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11415 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/assets\/2018\/06\/Newsletter_Icon-150x150.png\" alt=\"Sign Up for Newsletters\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/assets\/2018\/06\/Newsletter_Icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/assets\/2018\/06\/Newsletter_Icon.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 85vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/fiction-on-order\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12253 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/assets\/2018\/08\/FictionOnOrder-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/assets\/2018\/08\/FictionOnOrder-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/assets\/2018\/08\/FictionOnOrder.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 85vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><a href=\"https:\/\/springfield.cwmars.org\/Search\/Results?lookfor=&#038;searchIndex=Keyword&#038;filter&#091;&#093;=local_time_since_added_SPRINGFIELD_MA%3A%22Month%22&#038;filter&#091;&#093;=available_at%3A%22Springfield+Main+Library%22&#038;sort=relevance&#038;view=list&#038;searchSource=local\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11414 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/assets\/2018\/06\/NewBooks_Icon-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/assets\/2018\/06\/NewBooks_Icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/assets\/2018\/06\/NewBooks_Icon.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 85vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Book Groups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Click the<\/em> <em>title of the book club for more information and upcoming dates for club meetings<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/afterthoughts-book-discussion-groups\/\">Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Online<br>Explore great books, join a lively discussion, and meet others who enjoy reading too. New members are always welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/springfield.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?keywords=any%20book%20club&amp;branches%5B102%5D=102\">Any Book Club (ABC)<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 East Forest Park<br><em>Second &amp; Fourth Thursdays at 10:00 AM<\/em><strong><br><\/strong>The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. In rotation with one another, members review books they\u2019ve read recently so others can learn about what\u2019s great and, sometimes, what\u2019s not!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/books-brew-book-club-2\/\">Books &amp; Brew Book Clubs<\/a> <strong> \u2013 <\/strong><\/strong>Offsite<strong><br><\/strong>Cure your mid-week blues with a lively book discussion at a local eatery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/springfield.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?keywords=brightwood%20book%20club\">Brightwood Book Club<\/a> \u2013 <\/strong>Brightwood<br><em>First Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM<\/em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/springfield.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?keywords=brightwood%20book%20club\"><br><\/a><\/strong>A monthly book club for people who love to talk about books. We\u2019ll be exploring novels chosen by librarian Emily, but we\u2019re always open to suggestions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/queer-book-club\/\">Queer Book Club<\/a><strong> \u2013 <\/strong><\/strong>Offsite<strong><br><\/strong>A monthly club for reading queer books of various genres. Read one (or all!) of the 4 book options and meet us at Monsoon\u2019s cafe for coffee or lunch to discuss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/springfield.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?keywords=raymond%20jordan%20senior%20center%20book%20club&amp;branches%5B89%5D=89&amp;branches%5B101%5D=101&amp;branches%5B102%5D=102&amp;branches%5B103%5D=103&amp;branches%5B104%5D=104&amp;branches%5B105%5D=105&amp;branches%5B106%5D=106&amp;branches%5B107%5D=107&amp;branches%5B108%5D=108&amp;branches%5B90%5D=90&amp;branches%5B109%5D=109&amp;branches%5B191%5D=191\">Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club<\/a> \u2013 <\/strong>Offsite<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/springfield.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?keywords=raymond%20jordan%20senior%20center%20book%20club&amp;branches%5B89%5D=89&amp;branches%5B101%5D=101&amp;branches%5B102%5D=102&amp;branches%5B103%5D=103&amp;branches%5B104%5D=104&amp;branches%5B105%5D=105&amp;branches%5B106%5D=106&amp;branches%5B107%5D=107&amp;branches%5B108%5D=108&amp;branches%5B90%5D=90&amp;branches%5B109%5D=109&amp;branches%5B191%5D=191\"><br><\/a><\/strong><em>Third Thursday of the month&nbsp;at 10:00 AM <br><\/em>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/romance-book-club-online\/\">Romance Book Club<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Online<br><em>Saturdays once a month | 10:00-11:00 AM on Zoom<\/em><br>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/springfield.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?keywords=silent%20book%20club\">Silent Book Club<\/a>  \u2013 <\/strong>Central Library, East Forest Park<strong><br><\/strong>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. <a href=\"https:\/\/springfield.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?keywords=silent%20book%20club\">Visit our online calendar<\/a> to find the next meeting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/springfield.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?keywords=we%20love%20a%20good%20book&amp;branches%5B89%5D=89&amp;branches%5B101%5D=101&amp;branches%5B102%5D=102&amp;branches%5B103%5D=103&amp;branches%5B104%5D=104&amp;branches%5B105%5D=105&amp;branches%5B106%5D=106&amp;branches%5B107%5D=107&amp;branches%5B108%5D=108&amp;branches%5B90%5D=90&amp;branches%5B109%5D=109&amp;branches%5B191%5D=191\">We Love a Good Book Club<\/a><\/strong> <strong>\u2013<\/strong> East Springfield<br><em>First Monday of the month at 12:00 PM<\/em><br>Bring a book you have read to discuss with the group monthly. Did you find the book appealing or appalling? 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