Book Clubs
A limited number of copies of each book are available for checkout at the library for book club participants approximately four weeks before the next meeting.
Bookmarks Book Club
Bookmarks is a book club for readers who want to read across a wide variety of genres. Consider this a reading adventure with new treasures to be discovered.
Meets every 1st Tuesday at 1:30 pm in our Conference Room.
Contact: Pam Gottheld
Next meeting: Tuesday, January 7 at 1:30 pm
Drawn In Book Club *NEW*
Drawn In is our newest book club highlighting the importance of graphic novels. It is not genre-specific and is intended for adults.
Meets every 2nd Tuesday at 3:00 pm in our Conference Room.
Contact: Sarah Huiber
1st meeting: Tuesday, January 14 at 3:00 pm
Forensic Filers Book Club
Calling all arm-chair sleuths! Forensic Filers is our only true crime book club.
Meets every 4th Sunday at 2:00 pm in our Conference Room.
Contact: Phoenix Merritt
Next meeting: Sunday, December 29 at 2:00 pm – Register Here
Historically Speaking Book Club
Historically Speaking is our book club for readers who want to explore historical fiction and non-fiction.
Meets every 4th Monday at 6:30 pm in our Conference Room.
Contact: Michelle Calupca
Next meeting: Monday, January 27 at 6:30 pm
Mystery Lovers Book Club (FULL)
A book club for lovers of mysteries!
Meets every 4th Monday at 10:15 am in our Community Room.
Contact: Pam Gottheld
Mystery Lovers is currently full, but please consider checking out one of our other book clubs!
Romance for All
Romance for All celebrates the romance genre with happy endings and love stories of all kinds. Come for tea and conversation!
Meets every 3rd Monday at 6:30 pm in our Conference Room.
Contact: Lauren Martin
Next meeting: Monday, January 27 at 6:30 pm (4th Monday due to the holiday)
Thrills & Chills Book Club
A book club for readers who love thrillers and horror novels!
Meets every 4th Thursday at 6:30 pm in our Conference Room.
Contact: Laura Major
Next meeting: Thursday, January 23 at 6:30 pm
Tween Snack Attack Book Club
A book club for readers ages 9-13, where we will discuss a book and enjoy a tasty snack! Participants will receive a free book to keep. Runs October – April.
Meets the 4th Monday at 4 pm in our Story Time Room.
Contact: Windy Cardarelli
Next meeting: Monday, January 27 at 4:00 pm – Registrations are booked for this month, but please check the calendar in case of cancellations.
Do you want to start a book club? Do you need to find your next book club selection? We can help! We can set your book club up with its own library card, help you find a book, order the book and keep the books on our hold shelf until your book club members are ready to pick them up. Our librarians can consult with you on book quantities and availability of potential book club picks. Call (315) 682-6400 for more information.
Try some of our readers advisory tools for book club selection ideas and book discussion questions. BookBrowse and NoveList are both available with your library card.
Language & Writing Groups
Free English Classes for ESOL Speakers
Do you or someone you know need help learning English? Practice and build your skills with our free classes. Adults of all nationalities and skill levels are welcome. Registration is not required. Provided by OCM BOCES.
Mondays & Wednesdays from 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:30 am -12:30 pm*
*Tuesday & Thursday classes will resume the week of January 7th.
Please double check calendar in case of cancellations or changes.
Contact: Lauren Martin
Manlius Library Writers Group (FULL)
Join other writers to share your work, get feedback, talk about your practice, share news, and more. All genres and experience levels are welcome.
Meets Thursdays at 3 pm and the 2nd Saturday of the month at 2 pm.
Contact: Zack Stvan
The Manlius Library Writers group is currently full, but please check out our other clubs and groups!
Tween Writer’s Box
Come and grow your creative writing skills with Miss Anna! For ages 9-13.
Meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 6:00 pm.
Registration is required. Click here to view calendar and sign up.
Contact: Windy Cardarelli
Words on Stage
Words on Stage is a gathering of local writers and performers to make words come alive through live stage readings in a casual setting. But you don’t have to participate to attend – audience members are always welcome!
Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm.
Submit your work or inquiry to afrost@manliuslibrary.org.
Contact: Anna Frost
Other Groups
Great Decisions
In this distinguished program from the Foreign Policy Association, read a short chapter from the Briefing Book, then join others for a facilitated discussion. For lovers of foreign policy and issues of diplomacy.
Meets Wednesdays at 10:30 am in our Community Room, with an option to attend virtually.
Registration for the 2025 season opens January 8. Click here to sign up. Books will be available mid-January.
Contact: Lauren Martin
Manlius Teen Council
Join together and let your voice be heard! Build your resume, give back to the community, share ideas, and get free pizza. Grades 9+.
Meets the 1st Thursday of every other month, at 6:30 pm in the Story Time Room (during school months).
We are no longer accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Please check back next fall.
Contact: Phoenix Merritt
