Book Sharing for
Book Clubs & Groups
Everyone contributes their books. Everyone borrows from the shared collection. Simple.
Built for Community Book Sharing
Simple, free, and designed for groups of all kinds
Everyone Contributes
Every member shares their favorites. Your library grows organically as each person contributes—no single person has to provide all the books.
Self-Service Checkout
Members borrow books with a single tap—no library cards, no checkout desk. Group-owned books auto-approve for instant access.
Shared Management
Add multiple admins at no cost. Rotate leadership, share responsibilities—anyone you trust can help manage the library.
Custom Tags
Create group tags to organize your collection. Members can use personal tags like 'Want to Discuss' or 'Favorite Authors'.
Activity Feeds
See what other members are reading in real-time. Get inspired by finished books, celebrate reading milestones together.
Free for Small Groups
The free tier is generous enough for most book clubs and study groups. No credit card required to get started.
Simple, Powerful, Beautiful
Start sharing books in minutes—no complicated setup or expensive equipment
Create Your Library
Choose public or private. Name it, describe it, and you're ready. Takes under 5 minutes.
Scan Your Books
Use your phone camera to scan ISBN barcodes. Book details are added automatically—title, author, cover, and more.
Invite & Share
Invite members to join. They can browse, request books, and track reading. The system handles lending automatically.
Everyone Contributes, Everyone Borrows
Your book club library grows as each member adds their favorites. No one person provides all the books. When someone finishes a great read, they can share it with the group.
- Each member scans and shares their books
- The group library grows as people join
- Book owners approve who borrows
- Works for study groups, neighborhoods, clubs
Larger Library
Without spending a dime
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the free tier really free?
Yes. The free tier includes generous limits with all core features. No credit card required, no time limit.
How do member contributions work?
Each member scans their personal books and adds them to the group library. When someone wants to borrow, the owner gets a notification and can approve or decline.
Public vs private libraries?
Public libraries can be discovered by people nearby. Private libraries are invitation-only. You can change this setting anytime.
What happens when a member leaves?
Their contributed books are automatically removed from the group library (they keep ownership). Outstanding loans go through the normal return process. The library continues with books from remaining members.
Do we need technical expertise?
No. Create your library, invite members with a link, scan books with your phone. Most groups are running in under 10 minutes.
Can this work for a neighborhood lending library?
Yes. Neighborhood libraries, Little Free Libraries, community centers—any informal book-sharing group. Create a public library for discovery, or keep it private.
Ready to Start?
Whether you're a book club, study group, or neighborhood association—Agathos Books makes sharing simple. Everyone contributes, everyone borrows.
Free for most groups. No credit card required.