Reading groups

Have you ever read a good book and been dying to talk to somebody about it? Would you like to discuss books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere?

Come along and join one of our reading groups - we have reading groups for adults and children.

 

Reading groups for adults

If you like reading and sharing your thoughts about books, then a reading group is for you.

They give you an opportunity to discuss what excited, moved or annoyed you about a book, in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

The group picks a book to read or an author, to discuss at the next meeting.

You may find yourself reading books you wouldn't normally touch or recommending books that had an impact on you as a child or later in life.

Whatever book is chosen there is always a lively discussion afterwards.

Some of the previous books and authors discussed include:

  • William Boyd
  • Margaret Drabble
  • Mark Haddon - The Curious Incident of the Dog in The Night-Time
  • Zoe Heller - Notes on a scandal
  • Robert Louis Stevenson
  • Brian Moore
  • Toni Morrison
  • Maggie O'Farrell

Our reading groups are open to all adult library members.

 

Locations for reading group meetings

 

Upcoming Reading Group dates & details:

Central Library
Monday 15 March 2010, 6.15pm to 7.30pm
Discussing: Napoleon of Notting Hill by G. K. Chesterton.

Chelsea Library
 Thursday 18 March, 6.30pm to 7.30pm. 
Discussing: Netherland by Joseph O’Neill.

North Kensington Library
 Monday 29 March, 6.30pm to 7.45pm and will be taking place on the ground floor.
Discussing: Blood at the Bookies by Simon Brett.

Notting Hill Gate Library
 Monday 29 March, 3pm to 4pm
Discussing: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
Unfortunately, this group is full and is currently closed to new members.

Brompton Library
Tuesday 6 April, 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Discussing: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows

Chatterbooks

Chatterbooks are reading groups for children. Our aim is to inspire you to read and develop confidence in expressing your opinions as well as talk about books! The patron of the Chatterbooks scheme is writer Jacqueline Wilson.

Chatterbooks are open to library members aged 8 to 12 years old and they meet on a Saturday, once a month.

There are groups at:

 

What happens at a Chatterbooks Group?

  • you will get a bag, diary, bookmark stickers and other things
  • you can discuss all sorts of books
  • there are quizzes, competitions and fun things to do
  • you will get a magazine four times a year
  • sometimes there is a visit from an author
  • at Brompton Library the group uses the internet to find out more about books and authors

 

How can I find out more?

Just ask for the Children's Librarian at your local library.