Find a ready-made book club at the Nashville library
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Nashvillians hoping to meet new people over a good book don't have to start their own book club. Their public library already offers groups for just about every interest.
Why it matters: Book clubs are enjoying a national resurgence as people look for new ways to connect and pursue shared interests away from their screens.
The big picture: Book club events listed on Eventbrite jumped 33% during the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to the company.
- The growth has been driven in part by highly specialized groups, from romantic fantasy enthusiasts to readers who gather to enjoy books silently.
Zoom in: Nashville Public Library offers free monthly book clubs at branches across the city, including:
- Mocktails & Meet Cutes: A romance-focused group at Hermitage.
- More Graphic, Less Novel: A graphic novel club at Donelson.
- Black Female Authors Book Club: A Richland Park group focused on books written by Black women.
- Books & Brews: A monthly group that meets at Black Abbey Brewing.
Check the library's book club directory to find a group that fits your interests
What they're saying: "We want everyone in Nashville to know: their public library can also be their book club," library spokesperson Andrea Fanta tells Axios.
- "We're a space for readers to come together," she says. "That's the beauty of NPL — you can be as solo or as sociable as you want, and you always have an open door to learning and discovery."
Prefer to start your own? The library offers Book Club in a Bag kits complete with 10 copies of a book, discussion questions, an author biography and tips for getting a group started.
Fun fact: The library also hosts music listening clubs where you can enjoy albums and discuss them with fellow music lovers.