If you enjoy reading a wide range of fiction and non-fiction, trying out something different and sharing your thoughts with others in a relaxed setting, then joining a reading group could be for you!

Meetings usually last an hour, with the emphasis being on having fun and getting to read things that you might not normally read. Most of the titles chosen are contemporary fiction, often fairly new but also tried and tested at reading groups elsewhere, so there should be much food for thought and plenty to talk about at meetings.

Meetings are run by group members themselves, with support from a member of the library staff. Books are provided and there is no charge.

Or you may be interested in joining one of short story reading groups, which are led by an experienced reading group leader.

Our reading groups are held on the following days:

Library When Time
Boothstown 1st Friday of the month 1:45pm
Broughton 1st Wednesday of the month 2:00pm
Cadishead 3rd Monday of the month 11:00am
Eccles 3rd Tuesday of the month 2:00pm
Height 4th Thursday of the month 10:30am
Irlam 3rd Tuesday of the month 10:00am
Lower Kersal 4th Friday of the month 1:45pm
Pendleton 2nd Wednesday of the month 10:30am
Walkden 1st Thursday of the month 2:00pm
Winton 2nd Thursday of the month 10:30am

 

The hustle and bustle of life making it hard to attend a reading group? Why not join our Online Book Club? The perfect solution to those with busy schedules, giving you the chance to socialise and discuss a diverse collection of books from the comfort of your own home!

Library When Time
Online (via Teams) 3rd Tuesday of the month 7pm

We look forward to seeing you!

For further details, please contact philip.carey@scll.co.uk.

Get ahead of your reading goal and put your pen to paper and unleash your inner writer with our Creative Writing and Book Club.
Starting January 4th 2024 at Height Library, you can start the month by discussing a diverse selection of books and channel your inner writer with our creative writing sessions on the following Thursdays.
Library When Time
Height Library 1st Thursday of the Month (Book Club)

Every following Thursday (Creative Writing)

1:30pm – 3:00pm
You don’t have to attend every session – you can choose the book club, creative writing or do both.
For more information, please contact claire.gorton@scll.co.uk