Book clubs in Hampshire
Below you'll find every book club we know of in Hampshire, as well as readers looking for one.
All listings in Hampshire
Pages & Pours Book Club (Basingstoke)
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Pages & Pours Book Club is a relaxed social reading group in Basingstoke that focuses on lively discussion alongside drinks. It meets monthly at local wine bars and pubs, with occasional themed gatherings at members’ homes. The club welcomes people at any reading level, including those using audiobooks, and there is no mention of a fee.
Sign in to contactThe Blank Books (Lyndhurst)
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The general reading group, organized by Debbie Tonkyn, convenes at Lyndhurst Library in Hampshire.
Sign in to contactChineham Chatterbooks (Basingstoke)
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A reading and social gathering for 8-12 year-olds is run by Wendy Castle at the Chineham District Centre in Basingstoke, Hampshire on the first Saturday of every month from 11:00am to 12:00pm. New members are welcome to join us for our Chatterbooks group.
Sign in to contactPoetry Corner (Southampton)
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Meets at Lordshill Library on Run by Wendie Fowler Library service Southampton City Council - Libraries This is a new group and all are very welcome to come along and read and talk about poetry that means something to you, whether it revives childhood memories, makes you happy, sad, angry or even laugh. There will be a monthly theme, such as War Poetry; Women's poetry; Inspirational Poetry - the first month being 'Your favourite poem'. For future meetings please see the Southampton Libraries Facebook page or drop into any of our libraries and ask. We meet at: Lordshill District Centre, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8HY Accepting new members Tags adults with low level literacy, English as a second language
Sign in to contactLee on the Solent VIP Reading Group (Eastleigh)
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Meets at Lee-on-the-Solent Library on Run by Marie Jeffrey Library service Catering for VIP with large print and audio books included. Meets Bi-monthly We meet at: High Street, Leeonthesolent, Hampshire, PO13 9BZ Accepting new members Tags visually impaired
Sign in to contactChatterbooks (Brockenhurst)
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Meets at Lee on Solent Library on Run by Sue Library service This is a new Book Group for children aged 7-11 starting on 3 January 2013.We will be meeting once a month and will get up to all sorts - from book chat to story-writing, trials to quizzes, crafts to word games We meet at: High Street, Leeonthesolent, Hampshire, PO13 9BZ Accepting new members Tags Chatterbooks
Sign in to contactTuesday Indulgence Club (TIC) (Gosport)
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Come to Elson Library and join Claire's chatty readers to discuss the newest book they have read. We are welcoming new members at 136 Chantry Road in Gosport, Hampshire.
Sign in to contactRichard's Readers (Southampton)
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The meetings, led by Angela Swann, hosted by Libraries of Southampton City Council, occur roughly once a month. They are open to new members and read mostly contemporary fiction but also select classic works. The event is held at the Civic Centre on Commercial Road in Southampton.
Sign in to contactThursday lunchtime Reading Group (Southampton)
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We gather at the Café at the Sea City Museum, under the direction of Josephine Dunne, part of the Library Service of the Southampton City Council - Libraries. We usually meet monthly close to the Southampton Central Library to discuss mostly modern fiction but also the occasional classic. The address is Havelock Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 7FY.
Sign in to contactShirley Library Chatterbooks (Southampton)
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Shirley Library Chatterbooks is a fun programme for young people aged 8-12, running on the second Monday of each month from 4:00-5:00pm throughout the term. It's all about discussing the books that we have read and writing reviews. We also take part in creative activities like creating our own desert island using our favorite author or book character and playing competitions and quizzes! Plus, refreshments are provided to help fuel our creativity. If you'd like to join or get more information, please contact Fi at Shirley Library or email [email protected]; however, please note that there is currently a waiting list. Shirley Library is located at Redcar Street, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5LL.
Sign in to contactPeople Who Read a Lot (Ringwood)
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Meets at Ringwood Library on Run by Moira Goodall Library service Children's reading group. Parents and carers may stay but not essential. We meet at: Christ Church Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1DW Accepting new members
Sign in to contactRingwood Readers (Ringwood)
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Meets at Ringwood Library on Run by Natalie Bale Library service Adult Group established for 2 years We meet at: Christ Church Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1DW Accepting new members
Sign in to contactBridewell Beauties (Gosport)
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Join us at Odiham Library for our meetings, headed by Marie White, to access the library services. We meet in an upstairs room, accessible via a steep staircase. The ground floor of the Library offers accessibility for those with disabilities. New members are always welcome!
Sign in to contactHedge End Chatterbooks (Basingstoke)
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Meets at Hedge End Library on Run by Joanne Adams Library service A new book group for children aged 8 - 12 starting on Thursday 25 October 2012 4-5pm. Come along and discuss your favourite books and authors, take part in activities, meet like-minded friends, play games and contribute to displays for our fabulous library. We meet at: 11 Upper Northam Road, Hedge end, Hampshire, SO30 4DY Accepting new members Tags Chatterbooks
Sign in to contactHedge End VIP/sighted Reading Group (Lyndhurst)
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Meets at Hedge End Library on Run by Jane Parker Library service A Bi-monthly reading group for visually impaired and sighted people. We meet at: 11 Upper Northam Road, Hedge end, Hampshire, SO30 4DY Accepting new members Tags talking books
Sign in to contactAlton Poetry Group (Alton)
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Gatherings take place at the Alton Library with Library Assistant Denise Davidson selecting the topic. Attendees can present either a pre-existing poem or one they composed themselves, and new members are welcome.
Sign in to contactSouthampton Book Group (Southampton)
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Meets at Harbour Lights Picturehouse on Run by Lisa Preston and Jo Todd Library service Southampton Book Group meets once a month on a Wednesday at 7.30pm in the bar area of Harbour Lights Picturehouse. We read a wide range of fiction and choose two books at every meeting for discussion the following month. Members suggest books via an email forum/website and the books with the most votes are chosen. We often have social events - meeting for drinks or going to the cinema, particularly if the film is based on a book that we have read as a group. The group is open to new members - please email in advance to let us know that you plan to come and to check details prior to the meeting. We meet at: Ocean Village, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3TL Accepting new members
Sign in to contactLee-on-the-Solent Chatterbooks (Lyndhurst)
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A fun and friendly group for children aged 7 - 11 meets at Lee on the Solent Library, run by Sue Clodfelter. Although the group is not open for new members at this time, there is a waiting list for interested parties. The library is located at High Street, Leeonthesolent, Hampshire, PO13 9BZ. This is a Chatterbooks group.
Sign in to contactNewcomers Reading Group (Southsea)
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The group, accessible to all ages, can be found at Lee-on-the-Solent Library on High Street and is being hosted by Helen Morey. It is open to new members up to a limit of 10.
Sign in to contactRingwood LGBT Reading Group (Ringwood)
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The Ringwood Library is the setting for a gathering of LGBT-friendly individuals who savor reading and conversing about literature with a LGBT-related theme. All are welcomed to join, located at Christchurch Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1DW. Tags: lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender. Run by Helen Giles.
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