Hobby groups in Birmingham
Below you'll find every hobby group we know of in Birmingham, as well as people looking to join one.
Walmley Library Reading group
Book club
Gatherings will occur at Walmley Library, organized by Jane Bamford, a library services provider. Our discussions consist of books chosen by attendees, ranging from modern literature to age-old classics. The physical location is: Walmley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B76 1NP.
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Book club
Meets at Walmley Library on Run by Alison Smallwood Library service The group reads crime - both fiction and non-fiction We meet at: Walmley Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, West midlands, B76 1NP
Sign in to contactAndrews Readers
Book club
We are an informal group who meet up weekly at Pype Hayes Childrens Centre. This group is run by Karen Bilston and is designed for adults and older children; those younger than this can be left in the creche while they attend. Gunter Road, Birmingham, in the West Midlands, is the location (B24 0RU). We are currently accepting new members, particularly adults with low level literacy or those whose first language is not English.
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Book club
We will be gathering at Castle Vale Library, hosted by Lesley Aston. Our group consists of 12 people of various ages (the oldest being 83 and the youngest 50+). We read a range of fiction and non fiction categorised as appropriate. We currently have open positions available and welcome new members to join us. The address of the Library is Spitfire House, 10 High Street, Castle Vale, Birmingham, West Midlands, B35 7PR.
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Book club
Meets at Druids Heath Library Run by Judith Edwin Library service An informal, friendly reading group. The group choose one book title from a variety of genres, everyone reads the book at home and then discusses it at the next meeting. We meet at: Idminston Croft, Birmingham, West midlands, B14 5NJ
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Book club
We meet up at Byzantium, usually on the first or second Wednesday of the month. For a number of years, we have read a broad range of fiction, with our selection based on reviews, recommendations, and occasional lists. However, no matter the book, our conversations are usually lively and engaging, even when we don't agree on particular titles. We welcome new members, so if you're interested in joining us and bringing your own book recommendations, we'd love to have you.
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Book club
Individuals who are interested in joining are welcome to join the monthly meet up hosted at Acocks Green Library.
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Book club
Meets at South Yardley Library on Run by South Yardley Library Book Club Library service Birmingham City Council - Libraries A monthly book club comprising of a mixture of ages and reading tastes. Our book club choose a monthly theme and select their own individual books in relation to the theme. They then talk about the titles they have read and how they relate to the theme. We meet at: Yardley Rd, Yardley, Birmingham, West Midlands, b25 8lt Accepting new members
Sign in to contactShardenders
Book club
Everyone is welcome to join us as we convene at Shard End Library, spearheaded by Lynn Jefferson, for library activities, crafting, cooking and a good time. The address is: Shustoke Road, Shard End, Birmingham, West midlands, B34 7BA.
Sign in to contactDirty Flirty Glebe Readers
Book club
Meets at Glebe Farm Library on Run by Lorraine Booth Library service Birmingham City Council - Libraries A group of women of all ages who love romance novels, although some of our members also enjoy crime and thrillers. The group is open to women who read anything and enjoy laughing. We meet at: Glebe Farm Library, Glebe Farm Road, Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 9NA Accepting new members Tags women only
Sign in to contactDirty Flirty Glebe Readers
Book club
Meets at Lorraine Booth on Run by Lorraine Booth Library service Birmingham City Council - Libraries A group of women of all ages who love romance novels, although some of our members also enjoy crime and thrillers. The group is open to women who read anything and enjoy laughing. We meet at: Glebe Farm Library, Glebe Farm Road, Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 9NA Accepting new members Tags women only
Sign in to contactBearwood Bookworms
Book club
Meets at Kings Head Pub on Run by Lynne Norman Library service We meet on a mutually agreed Wednesday once a month, usually at the Kings Head pub in Bearwood, Birmingham. To choose books we normally select a theme (for instance 'Around the World' or 'Decades of the 20th Century') and then each member of the group selects a title to coincide with that theme. We try to restrict the books to under 350 pages (definitely no more than 400) and we also read only fiction. During the two and a half years we have been meeting together we have covered a great many authors and subjects - from George Eliot to John Wyndham and Jeffrey Eugenides to Orham Pamuk. Occasionally we move our meeting venue and go out for a meal as a group (although we always have the official book group meeting beforehand at a coffee house near whichever restaurant is chosen so that people who can't join us for a meal aren't excluded from the discussion). We are always looking for new members. If you're interested in joining us, please drop me an email and tell me what your three favourite books are! We meet at: Hagley Road, Harborne, Birmingham, West midlands, B17 8BJ Accepting new members
Sign in to contactBirmingham Mobile Library Reading Group
Book club
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
Book club
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
Book club
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
Book club
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
Book club
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
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