What is a Books for Book Clubs?

A Books for Book Clubs is a group of books for use in an educational or book club setting for an extended loan period. MPHPL offers three collections separated by reading and audience level: Grades 3-6, Grades 6-12 and Adult.

Lending Rules

• Books for Book Clubs may be borrowed for a six-week loan period. There is no renewal option. Multiple copies of up to two titles may be borrowed at a time.
• Requests need to include the responsible adult's name, library card number, book title(s) you would like to borrow and the quantity of books needed. An adult MPHPL or reciprocal borrowing library card is required.
• Requests may be submitted in person, by mail, by telephone, fax or email. Request forms are available at all MPHPL locations and here on our website.
• Books for Book Clubs requests need to be made at least one week before books can be picked up. Please note which of our three locations is most convenient for you to pick up the books. Copies of the requested title(s) will be sent to the requested library location.
• Requested Books for Book Clubs need to be picked up on the requested date. Books not picked up within seven working days after the requested date will be returned to the shelf and the patron will need to complete another request form.
  • Our Youth Services department coordinates requests to borrow Books for Book Clubs for Grades 3-6 and Grades 6-12.
  • Our Adult Services department coordinates requests to borrow Books for Book Clubs for Adult reading and audience level.
• The adult library card holder is responsible for books in the Books for Book Clubs including any fines levied on late materials and all replacement costs for lost or damaged materials.