Hamilton Book Club

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is this for me?
• This group is here for anyone who enjoys reading, chatting, and making friends. We welcome people of all ages and walks of life. :)
What events typically look like...
• It's relaxed conversation, usually with guided prompts and questions to facilitate the conversation and to help people get to know one another. We meet for about 1-2 hours at a time at a designated location in Hamilton (as of 2025, Williams on the Pier 8, every last Thursday from 7 to 8:30 pm) or via video chat.
May I come even if I didn't finish the book?
• While the conversation is guided around the book, this is equally a social space so please don't let not having been able to finish a book stop you from coming out!
Location
• Details & a map for the venue (in Hamilton, ON or surrounding area) can be found on the event page, or a link will be provided there if it is an online meetup.
Event Updates
• Please keep an eye on events as things shift. Some events may change locations (e.g., moving outside), be deferred, or moved online.
Cost:
• TBD.
Limit of people.
• The limit of people per event is listed on each event page.
What if I forget to update my RSVP?
• Please RSVP appropriately. We will start marking no-shows, so that we can accurately predict how many to expect at each book club - especially due to venue limitations.

I'd like to facilitate a meeting. Where do I begin?
• If any of you who have previously attended a meetup wish to facilitate a meetup please shoot me a message on here. If you're interested but are nervous/overwhelmed/not sure how or where to start, I'm happy to help along the way.

Community Rules/Guidelines

By attending any of our meetups, you agree to abide by our following community rules/guidelines:
• Respect and tolerance of others and their perspectives (no harassment of any persons; no hate speech);
• Adherence to local legislation and by-laws, including COVID-19 rules/guidelines.

Release of Liability

Lastly, in consideration for being allowed to participate in any of this group's activities, you release from liability and waive your right to sue Hamilton Book Club, its associates and volunteers and agents (collectively “HBC”) from any and all claims, including claims of HBC's negligence, resulting in any injury, illness (including death) or economic loss you may suffer or which may result from your participation in HBC events, travel to and from HBC events (including air travel), or any events incidental to this HBC events.