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Baltimore Book Clubs Build on 2014 Foundations

We Slay Book Club's start in 2014 marks one documented beginning for ongoing local gatherings that continue at specific venues and libraries.

By Baltimore Culture Desk · Published July 18, 2026

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We Slay Book Club, established in 2014, meets in person in Baltimore on the second Sunday of each month at 12:00 pm EST at Co-Balt Workspace in Hampden.

Early Start with We Slay

This 2014 establishment provides one dated reference point for organized book club activity that persists through regular in-person sessions. The group maintains its schedule without interruption at the same workspace location in the Hampden neighborhood.

Additional Monthly and Bi-Monthly Meetings

The Baltimore Sun Book Club hosts monthly meetings at the Baltimore Sun Store (501 N. Calvert St.) and invites members to author events, including Jane Green on September 23 for "Family Pictures". Baltimore County Public Library offers multiple clubs including the bi-monthly Silent Book Club at the Randallstown Branch and the Any Book Book Club. The Baltimore Silent Book Club meets bi-monthly at Old Major bar in Southwest Baltimore for silent reading sessions followed by optional discussions.

Genre-Specific Groups at Local Outlets

Atomic Books, Greedy Reads, Charm City Books, and the Pratt Library system host various genre-specific clubs including LGBTQ, romance, and science fiction groups. These offerings operate alongside the longer-running We Slay sessions and the Sun Store meetings to create a pattern of consistent local participation at named venues and library branches.

Readers interested in attending can consult the listed organizations directly for current schedules, as the documented meetings reflect established routines rather than new developments.

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