Books and reading

Find out how your reading group can join the library and borrow sets of books specifically for reading groups. Or do you fancy joining a reading group? Library staff run reading groups - see if there is one for you.

Enjoy reading? Want to talk about it?

A Reading Group is just what you need! If you relish a good read and lively chat, why don’t you come along and share your reading experience with like-minded people in an informal and friendly atmosphere.

There are a number of groups to choose from, just follow the links on the left hand side of the page. If you are interested in joining a particular group, please contact the group organiser.

Borrow sets of books for free

Join your reading group to any library and borrow sets of reading group books for free. Each set is made up of between six - ten copies and there are over 200 titles to choose from. Click on the link at the bottom of the page to download the full list.

Staff will be happy to sort out reading group membership, arrange to have books ready for collection when you need them and answer any queries. They will need to know the title of the book, number of copies required, a date for collection and which library you want to collect the books from.

Books can be borrowed for six weeks and reserved free of charge. The group contact will be responsible for requesting books and making sure books are returned.