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    PO Box 3404, Bath, BA1 2ZG
  • E-mail:
    libraries@bathnes.gov.uk 
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  • Page Updated:
    21/11/2008
  • Author:
    Basil Nankivell
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Adult Reading Groups

If you’re interested in reading, discussing your ideas and listening to others then why not join a reading group.   A different book is chosen by the group each month, and discussed at the next meeting.  It’s a great way to meet new people and exchange interesting ideas about the authors and their work. 

***New Group Starting at Midsomer Norton***

We are holding a first meeting for interested people on Monday May 19th 6-7pm.  Please leave your details with staff at Midsomer Norton Library if you are interested.

 

Existing Library Reading Groups

Bath Central Library
We run two reading groups at Bath Library.  We have a waiting list, so contact us with your details.

Don't forget we can help you set up your own group

Moorland Road run a daytime reading group between 2 – 3 pm on the first Thursday of every month.  Please ask a member of staff at the library for more details.

Weston Library run a daytime reading group between 2 and 3pm once a month.   Places are limited, so please ask a member of staff at the library for more details..

Keynsham Library run a monthly reading group on Wednesday afternoons.  Contact the library for details.

Saltford Library meet monthly on Wednesday afternoons.  You can find more details by talking to the staff at the library.

 

Let us help you run your own Reading Group

You can join your own reading group of up to 10 people.  Fill in a special registration form in the library and get many benefits.  You can reserve up to 10 copies for a charge of £4 and can borrow items for 8 weeks.

In return, the library service will keep you informed of Library reader events.  If you wish, we can refer new members to you.  We can provide support and advice in starting and running a Reading Group, and will provide space in Bath LIbrary meeting rooms, or you can hire one of our branch libraries.  See charges for details.

We suggest that you reserve books at least 6 weeks in advance to ensure you get a full set, and you can give us details of when you want them to enable you to plan ahead.

More Information Online

Fantastic fiction provides bibliographies for over 9000 authors and information on over 180,000 books.

BBC Reading has a good brief guide in starting up and running a reading group.