Book clubs in West Midlands
Below you'll find every book club we know of in West Midlands, as well as readers looking for one.
All listings in West Midlands
Bearwood Bookworms (Halesowen)
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Meets at Thimblemill Library on Run by Michelle Blackhall Library service Established in 2008, Bearwood Bookworms is based in Smethwick in the West Midlands and arranges monthly meetings under the auspices of Thimblemill Library, which provides our meeting space and book loans. We have roughly 10 active members, but a full membership list of over 25 local. We read mainly fiction but also choose from an eclectic range that covers everything from classic children’s literature to biography and poetry. We tend to avoid ‘Richard and Judy lists’, preferring to go on the recommendations and suggestions of our members. We always give each book a score out of 10 – the lowest has been 2 and the highest 9.5! Recent reads are Magnus Mills, Explorers of the New Century; Amanda Forman, The Duchess, Captain Marryat, Children of the New Forest and Margaret Forster, The Seduction of Mrs Pendlebury. We also make occasional theatre visits and have an annual Christmas meal We meet at: Thimblemill Road, Smethwick, West midlands, B67 5RJ Accepting new members
Sign in to contactLGBT Reading Group (Solihull)
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Each month, Sirena Cresswell and the Sandwell LGBT Community Group host a reading group at Smethwick Library. The event includes both fiction and non-fiction selections with a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Trans theme, and they welcome ideas for future titles. Refreshments and loaned books from the library are provided at no cost. The library also stocks LGBT themed materials, which can be identified by rainbow stickers on the spines. All are welcome to join the reading group, which meets at High Street, Smethwick, West Midlands every month.
Sign in to contactPunjabi Reading and Writing Group (Sutton Coldfield)
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Meets at Smethwick Library on Run by Sirena Library service Family orientated reading and writing group aimed at anyone who is interested in learning Punjabi. Open to all ages and abilities. We meet at: High Street, Smethwick, West midlands, B661AA Accepting new members Tags English as a second language, writing
Sign in to contactMake Friends with a Book (Coventry)
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Meets at Smethwick Library on Run by Gina Library service Reading Together Make Friends with a Book groups are small, friendly reading groups which meet in libraries in Sandwell. Why Reading Reading is a way of making sense of the world and our place in it. Shared reading is pleasurable and relaxing. Reading takes us to another world - it helps us to balance our lives and see things differently. Make Friends with a Book Our group helps you to use reading to make a difference to your life and feel better with a book. We meet weekly to share stories and books over a cup of tea. Who is it for? Everyone! Make Friends with a Book groups are perfect for everyone over sixteen years-old, whether you're a reader, a non-reader, or someone simply looking for some time and space to relax. What will the group read? Books, short stories and poems that appeal to you. All you have to do is listen. You won't have to read aloud unless you want to - the group leader will do that. Within the session, we think about words and thoughts in the story and what they mean to us. The group also helps with: - relaxation - memory - concentration - confidence Make Friends with a Book is supported by Sandwell Primary Care Trust We meet at: High Street, Smethwick, West midlands, B661AA Accepting new members Tags adults with low level literacy, audio, talking books, visually impaired
Sign in to contactHealth & WellBeing Reading Group (Walsall)
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The group meets at Brownhill Library, led by Sonia Dixon, providing library services. New members are welcome to join. The group meets once a week at the Park View Centre on Chester Road North in Brownhills, Walsall, West Midlands, WS8 7JB.
Sign in to contactBirmingham Mobile Library Reading Group (Birmingham)
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The Mobile Library Service, run by Birmingham City Council Libraries, invites all adults to join their Adult Reading Group. Meeting three times a year, Jackie Molloy coordinates the group and selects books from the extensive library catalog. Previous events include participating in the Independent Prize for Fiction and attending the Man Booker Prize 2015 in London. New members are welcome and can find the group at the Library of Birmingham, Centenary Square on Broad Street in the West Midlands.
Sign in to contactBirmingham Mobile Library Reading Group (Birmingham)
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Meets at Jackie Molloy Run by Jackie Molloy Library service Birmingham City Council - Libraries Three times a year the Mobile Library Service organises an Adult Reading Group. Books are selected by Jackie using Birmingham libraries vast selection of stock. Jackie co-ordinate’s the books and group, making sure that everyone gets their books at the library stop they visit. The group have in the past been involved in some wonderful events such as the Independent Prize for Fiction, in London they met other Book Groups from across the country. They were very privileged to be invited to read the 6 novels shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2015 We meet at: Library of Birmingham, Centenary Square, , Broad St,, Birmingham , West Midlands, B1 2ND Accepting new members
Sign in to contactSpring Hill Reading Group (Birmingham)
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Meets at Spring Hill Library on Run by Sarah Kent Library service Birmingham City Council - Libraries A friendly informal reading group who meet on the last Thursday of the month at Spring Hill Library, Hockley, Birmingham. We meet at: Spring Hill, Hockley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 7BH
Sign in to contactLadywood Adult Reading Group (Birmingham)
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New members are welcome to join the gathering at Spring Hill Library in Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 7BH. The books discussed in the group are chosen and agreed on by the members. The discussion is typically guided by a library staff member. The majority of people attending are female, and some come with audio versions of the texts. Those who do not have the book can still discuss it.
Sign in to contactEssential Skills Group (Birmingham)
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Meets at Spring Hill Library on Run by Deep Hunjan Library service Elderly caribbean group. The aim of the group is to improve their basic skills. The group read Quick Reads - the tutor usually starts reading and then each member takes it in turn to read. A discussion takes place after reading each chapter. All members of the group are Caribbean and 10-12 members attend each session. We meet at: Spring Hill, Birmingham, West midlands, B18 7BH Accepting new members Tags adults with low level literacy, Reading Ahead
Sign in to contactCheslyn Hay Library Reading Group (Walsall)
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Meets at Cheslyn Hay Library on Run by G. Riley Library service Adult Library Reading group - new members made very welcome. We meet at: High Street, Cheslyn Hay, Walsall, West midlands, WS6 7AE Accepting new members
Sign in to contactDudley Reading Group (Dudley)
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Participants will gather at Dudley Library, Jill Wood providing the necessary library service. More details to come. We will be taking on new members at the St James's Road location in Dudley, West Midlands.
Sign in to contactLGBT Reading Group (Dudley)
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The LGBT Reading Group, hosted by Jill Wood, gathers monthly at Dudley Library on the first Friday of each month. Open to all new members, they discuss literature written by or featuring LGBT authors and themes. The meeting takes place at St. James's Road in Dudley, West Midlands (DY1 1HR). Participants should feel free to bring works related to lesbian, bisexual, gay, or transgender topics.
Sign in to contactFantasy & Science Fiction Reading Group (Dudley)
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Join us at Dudley Library to be part of our new Fantasy & Science Fiction Reading Group. Meetings take place monthly on Wednesdays from 6-7pm and are organised by Jill Wood. To find out more, please contact Dudley Library on 01384 815560 or stop by the Meeting Room at St James's Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 1HR. We welcome new members!
Sign in to contactCrime Reading Group (Dudley)
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Gatherings are held at Dudley Library, with Jill Wood organizing the library service. They particularly focus on the crime genre, but more details will be shared. Those hoping to join can find them at St James's Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 1HR and new members are welcome.
Sign in to contactDudley Chatterbooks (Dudley)
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Meets at Dudley Library on Run by Donna Taylor Library service Aimed at young people aged 8-12 who enjoy discussing their reading choices. Refreshments provided We meet at: St James's Road, Dudley, Dudley, West midlands, dy1 1hr Accepting new members Tags Chatterbooks
Sign in to contactPerton 'Teen Readers' Reading Group (Wolverhampton)
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Join us at Perton Library and take part in the Young People Library Reading Group! This group is recommended for those aged between 9 and 13 years, and all newcomers are welcome. Severn Drive, Perton, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV6 7QU is where you'll find us!
Sign in to contactPerton Library Reading Group (Wolverhampton)
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Meets at Perton Library on Run by G. Riley Library service Adult Reading Group - New members made welcome. We meet at: Severn Drive, Perton, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV6 7QU Accepting new members
Sign in to contactTettenhall Library Reading Group (Wolverhampton)
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The gathering takes place at St. Michael's Parish Centre, Upper Street in Tettenhall, Wolverhampton. The event is run by Andrew Miles, who is with the Wolverhampton MBC - Libraries service, and they are welcoming new participants.
Sign in to contactThe Book Gluttons (Wolverhampton)
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Meets at Gluttons Coffee Shop Run by Debbie Liddle Library service We are members of staff from Tettenhall College who meet once every half term. Even when members leave the school for pastures new they still remain part of the Book Gluttons. We meet in a local coffee shop, which opens especially for us on an evening just to hold our book club there! We meet at: The Arcade, High Street, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West midlands
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