Book Club Kits

Ottawa Public Library Book Club Kits will make choosing your book club’s next read easier than ever!

What is included in the kits?

Each kit comes in a sturdy denim bag and contains:

  • 10 copies of the same book
  • A laminated guide with additional resources, including discussion questions

How do I request a kit?

Kits can be reserved up to six months in advance. They can be borrowed for up to six weeks, with no renewals.

To get started:

  1. Browse the list of kits below
  2. Click Reserve this Kit to fill out the Request Form with your first and second choice of book

Library staff will check if the kits are available for the month you have selected. If the kit is available, they will reserve it for you. Please note, although a kit may appear available, it may be scheduled to fill a previous request and has not been updated in the system yet.

How do I pick up my kit?

  • Your Book Club Kit will be sent to the branch of your choice two weeks before the beginning of the month you have chosen. You will receive an email notification to let you know when your kit is available for pick up.

How do I return the kit?

  • Kits must be returned in full directly to staff at any library branch during opening hours and cannot be dropped in the return slot outside the branch.

What happens if I lose or damage the kit?

  • Once you have checked out the Book Club Kit, you are responsible for the entire contents of the kit. Replacement fees are: $10 each for lost or damaged books, $10 for a lost or damaged bag, and $110 if the entire kit is lost or damaged.

Please note the Book Club Kit request form is currently unavailable.