The process for checking out book club sets is handled manually. With over 250 active groups now using the collection, we recommend reviewing the full guidelines carefully before submitting a request. You can browse our current list of titles here.
Here’s what you need to know:

Advance Notice

Please submit your request at least four weeks before your group representative expects to pick up the set from your branch. Many sets are reserved months in advance, so early planning is encouraged.

Title Preferences

Include two or three alternate book choices, ranked by preference. If your first choice is already reserved, we’ll do our best to accommodate your next option.

Group Responsibility

Each book club must designate one person with an active Greensboro Public Library card in good standing to:

•  Handle all communication with the book club coordinator by emailing GPLBookClub@greensboro-nc.gov
• Pick up the set
• Distribute books to members
• Collect and return all books at the end of the loan period

Submitting a Request

All requests must be submitted in writing via email to the Book Club Coordinator at: GPLBookClub@greensboro-nc.gov

Your email must include:

• Your library card number
• Your phone number
• Your email address
• Your preferred pickup location
• The number of copies needed
• The date you would like to pick up the set (cannot be earlier than four weeks from the date of submission)

Loan Period & Pickup

Book sets are loaned for a fixed period of 8 weeks, subject to availability. We can arrange for pickup and return at any Greensboro Public Library branch.
Please note: Book sets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.