Book clubs in London
Below you'll find every book club we know of in London, as well as readers looking for one.
Alexandra Park Reading Group
Book club
We are welcoming new members to joib our group of passionate readers at Alexandra Park Library. Led by Sean Edwards, our library service provides a chance for young readers to discover some of the best authors around and share their favourite stories with others.
Sign in to contactBengali Writers’ Group
Book club
Sunayan Choudhury hosts a library service where members come together to read their own writing and benefit from feedback from the group. Literary works, in both Bengali and English, are discussed and those who are not writers are welcome to participate in the conversation. The group is open to welcoming new members at Wood Green Central Library located at High Road, Haringey, London, N22 6XD.
Sign in to contactDulwich Library Poetry Group
Book club
The Dulwich Library service led by Wendy Williams provides a gathering area for both established and new members. Every month we hold themed poetry readings where members focus on well-known poets' work, but also share their own works. Even though we look over each other's poetry and discuss it, critiques are kept to a minimum. Furthermore, there is an annual Poetry Festival in Southwark and our group takes part in it. If you would like to join us, or for more information, please contact Wendy at 368 Lordship Lane, SE22 8NB, Southwark, London, SE22 8NB. and note that persons with visual impairments are welcomed.
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Meets at Kingswood Library on Run by Ione Rojas Library service We start sessions with a discussion of books we are reading at the moment - characters we like, favourite passages, the worst villains, the best illustrators, etc. This is followed by a creative activity, such as designing an imaginary book cover, writing the blurb for a book you like, or creating a comic strip out of an existing story. Towards the end of each session we have the weekly reading (at the moment, this is The Witches by Roald Dahl), which is followed up by a quick quiz relating to the passage. Anyone between the ages of 8 and 12 can join, all you have to do is turn up - the more the merrier! We meet at: Kingswood House, Seeley Drive, Southwark, London, SE21 8QR Accepting new members Tags Chatterbooks
Sign in to contactKingsdale Reading Club!
Book club
Reaching out to members of our community, Kingsdale School provides a library service run by Miss G Smith, with the London Borough of Southwark - Libraries. Take this time at home to make your book readings count - come join in this great opportunity to connect and share what we are reading and suggest titles to each other! New members are welcome at Alleyn Park, Dulwich, London - SE21 8SQ, and we're also available online.
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Book club
Come join us at Hayes End Library for an informal gathering of book lovers to discuss their favorite books. Sophia Zarifis is coordinating this London Borough of Hillingdon Library service, so no experience is necessary - just a love of reading. Enjoy some coffee and biscuits while expressing your thoughts and opinions. Stop by at 1346 Uxbridge Road, Hayes End, Hillingdon, London, UB4 8JQ.
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Meets at Streatham Library on Run by Streatham Library reading group Library service London Borough of Lambeth - Libraries A book club for adults. We read the best new fiction, classics, and occasionally dip into genres like Sci-Fi and Crime. We select one title and get together each month to talk about what we thought of it. Email the coordinator for more info and an invite to the meeting. We meet at: 63 Streatham High Road , London, UK, SW16 1PN Accepting new members
Sign in to contactTalking books to talk about
Book club
The Uxbridge Library is hosting an Audiobook Reading Group, run by Alison Beer. Library services are available for all, no matter what age or sight condition, to find new authors, make friends and enjoy refreshments. New members are welcome, so come along to High Street, Hillingdon, London, UB8 1HD and join the Talking Books Audience for Visually Impaired individuals!
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Book club
The group get together on the first Thursday of alternate months at Osidge Library. It is facilitated by Amanda Stebbings, and members can share their favourite poem and the works of a designated 'poet of the day'. Times are 10:30am-11:30am. If you would like to join, please contact the library at Brunswick Park Road, London, N11 1EY, Barnet, London, N11 1EY for more information.
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Gatherings are held at Osidge Library and we're open to welcoming new members. If you're interested in joining, please reach out to the library and they'll be happy to help you. The address is Brunswick Park Road, London N11 1EY, Barnet, London, N11 1EY.
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Meets at Lewis Carroll Children's Library on Run by Lewis Carroll Children's Library Library service London Borough of Islington - Libraries Book Club for children aged 7-11 years, no matter what type of books they enjoy. We meet at: 166 Copenhagen Street, London, N1 0ST Accepting new members Tags Chatterbooks
Sign in to contactTeenage Kicks
Book club
The Lewis Carroll Children's Library is hosting Teenage Kicks, a reading group for 11 to 16-year-olds. New members are welcome at 166 Copenhagen Street, Islington, London, N1 0ST.
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Book club
Meets at Wealdstone Library on Run by Simon Smith Library service Our reading group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm in Wealdstone Library. We meet for chat and lively discussion! For more information please contact Wealdstone Library on 020 8420 9333. We meet at: Wealdstone Centre, 38/40 High Street, Harrow, London, HA3 7AE Accepting new members
Sign in to contactGayton Library Reading Group 3
Book club
Our reading group is open to new members and meets every month at Gayton Library on the first Thursday at 6.30pm. Come join us as we have great conversations and stimulating discussion. For more information please call Gayton Library at 020 8427 8986 or drop by our location at 5 St John's Road, Harrow, London, HA1 2EE.
Sign in to contactGayton Library Reading Group 1
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Meets at Gayton Library on Run by Simon Smith Library service Our reading group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm in Gayton Library. We meet for chat and lively discussion! For more information please contact Gayton Library on 020 8427 8986 We meet at: 5 St John's Road, Harrow, London, HA1 2EE Accepting new members
Sign in to contactGayton Library Reading Group 2
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Meets at Gayton Library on Run by Simon Smith Library service Our reading group meets on the second Monday of the month at 7pm in Gayton Library. We meet for chat and lively discussion! For more information please contact Gayton Library on 020 8427 8986 We meet at: 5 St John's Road, Harrow, London, HA1 2EE Accepting new members
Sign in to contactEast Street Chatterbooks Group
Book club
Meets at East Street Library on Run by East Street Library Library service London Borough of Southwark - Libraries A fun group for children to talk about their best and worst books, meet other children and expand their reading. For children age 7 to 11. We meet at: 168-170 Old Kent Road, Southwark, London, SE1 5TY Accepting new members Tags Chatterbooks
Sign in to contactPilango Book Club
Book club
Come join the Pilango Book Club! Located at Arch 10, Railway Arches, Munster Road in London, the Book Club welcomes new members and is the perfect place to meet other book-lovers. This book club, run by Library Services in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham is especially welcoming to adults with low level literacy and all members of the lesbian, bisexual, gay, and transgender communities. Plus, with the Reading Ahead and talking books available, everyone can join in the conversations about the newest reads. To top it off, we provide a selection of delicious craft ciders, cocktails, perries, and many more. So come join us at the Pilango Book Club!
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Book club
Meets at on Run by Debyy Wale Library service Facilitated by library staff. We meet at: Hammersmith fulham, London, SW6 5NX Accepting new members
Sign in to contactLatin Language Reading Group
Book club
The Latin Language Reading Group is open to all those who know some Latin and would like to become more confident in reading unadapted texts. You'll find yourself in a welcoming environment with several like-minded people, who also want to improve their reading abilities. This group begins on 2 March 2020 and all materials needed for the session are provided. If you would like to know more, please contact Patrick. The group meets at Fulham Library on 598 Fulham Rd, London, SW6 5NX, and new members are welcome.
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