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Book Bedazzle & Book Swap Day

Book Bedazzle & Book Swap Day

Sat, Sep 5, 3:00 PM
From Columbus Bookish Babes Book Club *New 2026*
5.0

Book Club's Second event will be a Book Bedazzling craft day with an optional book swap! What to bring: \- 1 book you would like to bedazzle -$25 is the craft fee per person, to cover materials, this can be paid upon arrival by Zelle, PayPal, or cash. \*Optional\* 1-3 books you no longer want that you would like to swap for other books. Most books will be used, just make sure they are not too damaged for others to enjoy. There will be a table for everyone to put their book(s) on that they no longer want, & you can take home however many books you bring for this. -Feel free to stop by just for the book swap!! Please do not RSVP here if you will not be participating in the craft, and just coming to trade books. -Trying out a new location just for this event, it will be held at the Hilliard Library, Meeting room 2A. -Please update your RSVP if you no longer plan to go but are marked as attending.

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1 attendee
July Book Club Meetup

July Book Club Meetup

Thu, Jul 30, 10:30 PM
From Local Worthington Book Club (Multi-Genre)
4.9

Welcome, readers! Our July read is ***A Short Walk Through a Wide World*** *by Douglas Westerbeke*. We'll follow a young woman bound by a mysterious condition that forces her to keep moving across the globe. As she journeys through vibrant cities, quiet landscapes, and centuries of time, each stop reveals new connections, fleeting relationships, and deeper questions about belonging. The novel blends adventure with introspection, exploring what it means to search for home when you can never stay in one place. It’s both a love letter to the vastness of the world and a poignant meditation on identity, memory, and human connection. Looking forward to discussing with everyone We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar** Happy reading!

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41 attendees
LGBT Reads: In-Person Book Discussion

LGBT Reads: In-Person Book Discussion

Thu, Jul 30, 10:00 PM
From Columbus Lgbtq In Person Book Club
5.0

Join us for our July Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss [Cemetery Boys](https://www.aiden-thomas.com/cemetery-boys) by Aiden Thomas in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

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12 attendees
July Summer Theme Book Club

July Summer Theme Book Club

Sat, Jul 25, 3:00 PM
From Columbus Bookish Babes Book Club *New 2026*
5.0

July is Summer/Lake Vibes theme! * The book we will be discussing is The House Across the Lake by Riley Seger * Feel free to attend whether or not you’ve read or finished the book * Trying something new for July, book club will be at the Starbucks inside the Dublin Barnes & Noble. So due to the location, snacks and drinks will not be provided this time. * Please update your attendance status here on the event page if you are attending or unable to. This time is extra important for this, due to limited spots for this event.

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23 attendees

Badass Book Club

Sun, Jul 26, 5:15 PM
From Rainbow Enthusiasts CBUS LGBTQIA+ Women and Non-binary Group
4.9
15 attendees

Monthly Book Club Meeting

Sun, Aug 9, 5:00 PM
From Thriving Collective | Childfree & Childless NBC♀️Columbus🌸
4.9
9 attendees
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Frequently asked questions

Meetup connects people with shared interests in local groups. It facilitates finding and participating in group activities and events based on your personal interests.

You can search for book swap events near your location on Meetup by entering your city and choosing 'book swap' as the activity. This helps you find gatherings close by.

Yes, you can join various book groups on Meetup. Being part of multiple groups allows you to explore different book swap activities and connect with diverse reader communities.

Usually, bringing a book to swap is encouraged but not always mandatory. Check the event details or ask the host for specific expectations about what to bring.

Some book swap events may occur online. The event description will inform you if an event is virtual, allowing you to participate from anywhere.

Creating an account and joining groups on Meetup is free. However, some events may require a fee paid to organizers for participation or materials.

RSVPing to events you wish to attend is good practice. This lets organizers prepare accordingly and helps ensure a spot for you in the event.

Yes, you can cancel your RSVP if plans change. Simply update your response on the event page to inform the host you won't attend.

Availability of book swap events depends on your city's active groups. Use Meetup to search for such events in your area to see what's available.

Events are mostly organized by Meetup group hosts rather than the Meetup platform itself, which facilitates these gatherings but doesn't directly manage them.

While Meetup helps people connect, it can't guarantee immediate friendships. Successful connections often result from active involvement and attending events.

If no events are available, you can start a book swap group yourself or expand your search to nearby locations to explore other options.

The frequency of book swap events can vary greatly depending on organizers and the location's active community. It's best to regularly check Meetup for updates.

Meetup's book swaps are community-driven and aim to supplement not replace traditional libraries. It's a way to engage socially with other book lovers.

As Meetup events are host-led, organization quality may differ. Looking at past reviews of events or communicating with hosts can help assess event quality.