Book clubs in Cumbria
Below you'll find every book club we know of in Cumbria, as well as readers looking for one.
All listings in Cumbria
abs_broadbean30 (Ambleside)
Seeking a book club
Iām looking to read some new books and chat to like-minded people. I really like thought provoking reads that make you ask a lot of questions.
Sign in to contactJenny (Penrith)
Seeking a book club
I am a single female who has always had a love for books and reading. Before moving to Cumbria I was a member of a relaxed, friendly and fun book club made up of a wide variety of people. I love reading new things I may not have considered before and sharing this with others.
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Books at the Barca (Gosforth) (Gosforth)
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This friendly book club meets at the Barca Art Bar on Gosforth High Street, usually on the third or fourth Thursday of each month. Sessions last about 90 minutes for discussion, followed by a chat, and the monthly read is chosen by member nominations and a poll. It is not limited to any one genre, and the group may sometimes run extra events such as quizzes or non-fiction meet-ups.
Sign in to contactGosforth library reading group (Pooley Bridge)
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The group, composed of workers and retirees alike, meets up every six weeks at Gosforth Library. For exact dates, please contact the library.
Sign in to contactSeascale Library Reading Group (Windermere)
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Meets at Seascale library Run by Seascale Library Library service general group - 16-80 years, group meets every six weeks please contact library for specific dates. We meet at: Gosforth road, Seascale, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1PN Accepting new members
Sign in to contactBrampton Family Reading Group (Brampton)
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Meets at Brampton Library on Run by Caroline Lunny Library service Aimed at young people aged 8 to 12 together with their parents/carers. Each month we introduce and discuss the latest books and our favourite books on a chosen theme. We meet at: 1, Market Place, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1NW Accepting new members
Sign in to contactBrampton Library Reading Group (Brampton)
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Meets at Brampton Library on Run by Margaret|||Jackson Library service Cumbria County Council - Libraries An adult reading group, open to all, reading a wide range of genres and styles. We meet at: 1 Market Place, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1NW Accepting new members
Sign in to contactPica Book Club (Workington)
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The group of seven women, ranging from mid fifties to mid eighties, meets once a month at Maggie Bramley's house. Every session ends with a light supper, and the group jointly decides on their monthly selection of books. They have their own library which allows members to borrow books free of charge. They are now open to accepting new members.
Sign in to contactTeenspirational (Whitehaven)
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Meets at Daniel Hay Library on Run by Kathryn Flagner Library service A reading group for young people aged 14 and over. We talk about every subject as well as the books that group members have recently read. Books to be read by the group are suggested by group members. These are frequently adult titles. We meet at: Lowther Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7QZ Accepting new members
Sign in to contactAwesome Page Turners (Whitehaven)
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Meets at Daniel Hay Library on Run by Kathryn Flagner Library service A reading group for young people aged 11 to 13. This is a new group and we will asking group members what sort of things they would like to do in the sessions, as well as talking about the books we have been reading We meet at: Lowther Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7QZ Accepting new members
Sign in to contactChatterbooks (Whitehaven)
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The Daniel Hay Library is hosting a reading group for children between the ages of 8 and 11. During their meetings they read, discuss books, play games, and do crafts. We are accepting new members and the address is Lowther Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7QZ, looked after by Kathryn Flagner and Chatterbooks.
Sign in to contactWhitehaven Library Reading group (Whitehaven)
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The Whitehaven Library service, led by M.Bramley, hosts an Adult Reading Group that is open to all ages. We invite new members to join us at Lowther Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7QZ.
Sign in to contactThe Sociable Book Club (Maryport)
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The Waverley Hotel in Maryport, West Cumbria, is where our sociable group of readers comes together for our monthly meetings. It's a lively gathering that has been going on for over ten years, originally beginning with the help of the local WEA centre. Now, Cumbria County Library Service provide us with a selection of books each month from an extensive list of genres. Maryport is a small, coastal town located in between the Lakes and the sea and is considered as the westernmost edge of the Roman Empire, a fact that is displayed proudly in our local Roman Museum. As we are part of a remote area in terms of culture, we are interested in joining the IFFP to discuss if our responses are impacted more by the book or by the translation. Plus, many members of the group are linguists and language teachers which makes our debate even more captivating! We welcome new members to join us each month at The Waverley Hotel.
Sign in to contactLoveBooks (Get Into Reading) (Maryport)
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Meets at The Settlement on Run by Ali Desovska Library service Open to anyone, this is a read-aloud group. No one is forced to read aloud, you are welcome to come and listen, and maybe join in the discussion. Emphasis is put on sharing immediate personal reactions to the text. Reading for well-being :)We read aloud, slowly, taking time over each text, allowing thoughts, connections and understanding to emerge. We meet at: High St, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6BQ Accepting new members Tags adults with low level literacy, audio, bibliotherapy (Mood-boosting Books), English as a second language, visually impaired
Sign in to contactCOSC (Maryport)
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Meets at COSC on Run by Ali Desovska Library service Only for members of COSC, Maryport, this is a read-aloud group. No one is forced to read aloud, you are welcome to come and listen, and maybe join in the discussion. Emphasis is put on sharing immediate personal reactions to the text. Reading for well-being :)We read aloud, slowly, taking time over each text, allowing thoughts, connections and understanding to emerge. We meet at: Parkhill, Maryport, Cumbria Tags bibliotherapy (Mood-boosting Books), visually impaired
Sign in to contactSeaton Library Lit and Phil Group (Workington)
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The Seaton Library Lit and Phil Group is a gathering of 12 women who hold a monthly meeting to discuss the book they've read with a glass of wine. Additionally, they also watch movies, attend poetry readings and plays, and get together to read and converse about poetry and other writings. The meetings take place at 88 Main Road in Seaton, Workington, Cumbria, CA141JE, and is hosted by the Cumbria County Council libraries service, particularly friendly to audio and visually impaired users.
Sign in to contactSeaton Library Reading Group (Workington)
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A group of mainly women, ranging in age from mid 40s to above 80, has been coming together every month for the past 6 years at the Seaton Library in Workington, Cumbria. They come to discuss a variety of books (poetry, biography, classical literature, and children's books, etc.) that they check out through Cumbria Library Services' Reading Groups Section. As the group is fairly large (15 members) it is currently closed. However, their oldest member has hinted at a possible vacancy in the near future. For members that are visually impaired, the library and the RNIB provide talking books or large print books. Every meeting starts with a discussion based on questions from websites, then refreshments, and often includes celebrations for birthdays, anniversaries, and even a summer trip to the coast. The group also arranges theatre visits, supports activities like fundraising, and participates in World Book Group.
Sign in to contactDistington library reading group (Workington)
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Meets at Distington library reading group on Run by M.Canfield Library service general group all ages. We meet at: church road, Distington, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5TE Accepting new members
Sign in to contactWorkington Library Reading Group (Workington)
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Meets at Workington Library on Run by Pamela Wilkinson Library service Cumbria County Council - Libraries The Workington Library reading group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 6-7pm. Currently approx 10 members - new members always welcome. Please contact the library for further information. We meet at: Vulcan's Lane, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2ND Accepting new members
Sign in to contactMoorclose Library Reading Group (Workington)
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The group, which is headed by Helen Towers, is comprised of individuals ages 30-60 and is open to new members. It takes place at Moorclose Library, located at Needham Drive, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3SE.
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