Some students spend their time at dance clubs, while others spend their time somewhere different — at book clubs.

The library has four different reading groups, said Mary Boone, public relations coordinator for the library.

“We have three that concentrate on fiction and one that concentrates on non-fiction,” she said.

The three fiction groups’ themes are general interest, inspirational and crime, Boone said.

The non-fiction group reads non-fiction, she said.

“They read very broadly in topics,” she said.

Some students feel that book clubs are beneficial.

“They are a good way to get together with people who like the same literature and discuss it,” said sophomore Tyler Spotts.

Each group consists of nine to 15 members, Boone said.

“Generally, the people who come to the clubs are older,” she said. “A lot of the clubs meet in the morning, making it harder for college-age students to come.”

Although the times of the meetings conflict with some students’ schedules, they are always welcome, Boone said.

“College students are always welcome to come in,” she said. “We would love to have them.”

Some students would join a book club if they found one offering a topic they are interested in.

“I guess the only book I would go to a book club for would be historical fiction,” Spotts said. “It’s the only genre I read.”

Sophomore Margaret Scott said the only book she has time to read is her textbook.

The Wood County Public Library also offers opportunities to meet visiting authors, Boone said.

“This year alone we have had about half a dozen visiting authors,” she said.

The library has had authors from many different genres visit, Boone said.

“We had a group of four women come in who are called the Deadly Divas,” she said. “They are Sara Rosett, Denise Swanson, Marcia Talley and Heather Webber. They write about crime.”

Meeting the authors is a good option for those who like to write, Boone said.

“It’s a great way to talk to authors and hear how they write,” she said. “No two people approach the creative process the same and it’s very interesting to see.”

Some students said they would enjoy seeing a visiting author at their local library.

“I would love that,” said senior Sarah Krzys. “I live at the library.”

The dates and times for the different book clubs and author visits can be found on the Wood County Public Library website at wcdpl.org.