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Book Clubs | Goldfields Library Corporation

Group of people sitting around a table with books open.Book Clubs

Book clubs are a fantastic way to explore different genres, share your reading passion, and connect with fellow book lovers. Dive into discussions about your favourite and not-so-favourite books, make new friends, and enjoy a more fulfilling reading experience.

Our growing book club collection includes more than 300 titles and caters to all interests. Each set contains 10 books and is available to borrow for up to six weeks.

Best of all – membership is FREE!

Browse Book Club sets on the catalogue 

For more information or assistance, email bookclubs@ncgrl.vic.gov.au or contact your local library.

Registering your Book Club

  1. Choose Book Club name and nominate a leader
    The leader will be our contact for your book club and manage all bookings and loans.
  2. Visit a branch to register
    The leader must visit a library branch with current ID to receive a Book Club membership card. The card will be issued under their contact details.
  3. You’re all set!
    Once registered, the leader can easily reserve Book Club sets via our catalogue. 

Your Book Club membership card is valid for 12 months and can be renewed annually. 

Browsing and reserving the Book Club collection

  1. Visit the library catalogue
  2. Select Book Club from the drop down menu next to the search bar.
  3. Search for a specific title by entering keywords (e.g. Book Thief) or leave the search blank to see all Book Club sets.
  4. Select Search (magnifying glass icon).
  5. The results will show a list of titles, their availability, and any reserves.
         Click View availability to see the item location, its loan status, and return date (or if it’s currently being mended).
  6. View a listing by clicking on the book title.
  7. Select Place reservation and follow the prompts to reserve this set for your Book Club, ensuring to use your Book Club membership card (and not your personal one).
  8. The leader will be notified when the set is available to collect.

Returning Book Club sets

The leader is responsible for ensuring all 10 books are returned together, in the supplied bag. No single books please! Sets are loaned out and returned by a staff member (no self-checkout), and bags will be checked for all items upon borrowing and returning.

Please note: a replacement cost applies for any lost or damaged items.

Need help?

For more information or assistance, email bookclubs@ncgrl.vic.gov.au or contact your local library.