Programs
Love books? Poetry? History? Love to talk about what you've just read? Or what you want to read? You'll find like-minded bibliophiles here.
The Walnut Street Poetry Society, Best Seller Book Club, Short Story Club, Shakespeare’s Canon Club, Peregrine Haiku Society, First Wednesdays, Black Experience Book Club, Literary Journeys — there’s something for everyone. Many of our book clubs & workshops are member-led.
Have questions or want more information? Contact Book Advisor Hillary Copsey, hillary@mercantilelibrary.com.

Upcoming Events
view calendarJanuary 12, 2026 | 6:00pm
High School Classics: The Sun Also Rises
January 14, 2026 | 11:45am
Walnut Street Poetry Society
January 14, 2026 | 12:00pm
Pop-Up Book Discussion: The Arrogant Ape & We Are The Weather
January 17, 2026 | 10:30am
Rock & Read: Good Things Happen Slowly
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