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Book Club Kits

Would you like to run your own book club? The library has a number of Book Club Kits available. A Book Club Kit contains 10 copies of a book, with a set of discussion questions to help your group get the conversation started.

You can hold your book group anywhere you like, and we will loan the kit to you for six weeks. There is no charge for the loan of these kits.

 

Book Club Kits are available in a wide range of genres. You can download a list of current titles here.

For more information read our Guidelines, FAQs below or contact Narellan Library on 02 4653 3101
 

BOOK CLUB KITS - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who can borrow Book Club Kits?

Any member of Camden Council Library Service can borrow a book club kit. The person borrowing the kit is responsible for all items in the kit.  

If you would like to become a member of the library, you can join online here

What’s in a Book Club Kit?

Each kit contains 10 copies of the book, plus discussion questions to get you started, and a spare book club registration form. Some kits come with a DVD of the film adaptation.

How long is the Book Club Kit loan period?

The kits can be borrowed for six weeks. There are no renewals.

Can a group borrow more than one Book Club Kit at a time?

Yes. A maximum of two kits can be on loan to a group. 

Can a group reserve items?

Kits can be reserved subject to availability, with a maximum of two kits per book club at any one time.

Where can I borrow the kits?

Book Club Kits can be borrowed during opening hours from all Camden Library Service Branches: Camden, Narellan and Oran Park. 

How do I return the kits?

Each Book Club Kit and all of its contents must be returned together as a complete set. Kits can be returned during library opening hours only. Please do no return the kits via the After Hours Return Chutes. 

What about lost or damaged items?

Lost or damaged items must be replaced. Damage includes anything beyond normal wear from reading. Damaged or lost items will incur a fee equal to the cost of the item. We appreciate it if you resolve these matters as soon as possible so that the kit can be ready for another group. Fees for damages or lost copies will be the responsibility of the group member who has borrowed the kit.

Where do I find the list of Book Club Kit books?

Our full list of Book Club Kits is here.