Hobby groups in London
Below you'll find every hobby group we know of in London, as well as people looking to join one.
South Lambeth Library reading group
Book club
Meets at Tate South Lambeth Library on Run by South Lambeth 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: 180 South Lambeth Road , London, UK, SW8 1QP Accepting new members
Sign in to contactBlack Reading Group
Book club
The Black Reading Group is in its 12th year and is open to new members. This group is focused on individuals of African or African-Caribbean ancestry/heritage and we read books related to these backgrounds; contemporary or historical. We enjoy reading and discussing literature, and we meet once a month at Waterstone's Piccadilly in central London. Group members come from all around the city, and we sometimes join forces with the London African Caribbean Reading Group.
Sign in to contactBook Gluttons
Book club
Join us at the Victoria Library on Buckingham Palace Road for our literary feast! At BookGluttons, we meet on the third Monday of the month from 6.00 to 7.00pm to discuss an array of books, ranging from Classics to Non-Fiction, with Kathy B at the helm. Bring your appetite, and plenty of biscuits, for an evening of lively debate!
Sign in to contactPimlico Book Club
Book club
Meets at Pimlico Library on Run by Aitor Quintana Library service London Borough of Westminster - Libraries This is an adult book club which meets once a month in Pimlico Library in London to discuss a common text (usually fiction, but not necessarily). It is formed by around 12 male and female members and some of them are sight and hearing impared. We meet at: Pimlico Academy, Lupus Street , London, SW1V 3AT Accepting new members Tags audio, talking books, visually impaired, writing
Sign in to contactManor Farm library reading group
Book club
Come join Alison Beer for a library service at Manor Farm library, located at Bury Street, Hillingdon, London, HA4 7SU - a great opportunity to socialize with other book-lovers.
Sign in to contactBooks@Baroosh
Book club
We meet monthly at Baroosh in Uxbridge to discuss mostly modern fiction. Led by Jain Hamoudi, the library service is currently full, but Jain is happy to offer advice on how to start your own group. The majority of members are eBook readers although this is not necessary. The next two meetings will be on October 16th to discuss 'The Husband's Secret' by Liane Moriarty and November 13th to discuss 'Cross Stitch' by Diana Gabaldon. All are welcome to join the discussion!
Sign in to contactMum\'s the Word
Book club
The Mum's The Word reading group welcomes new members who would like to join them at Ickenham Library, located in Long Lane, Hillingdon, London. The reading group is aimed at parents/carers with young children but is open to all. This service is run by Alison Beer.
Sign in to contactMurder in the Books
Book club
Meets at Ickenham library on Run by Alison Beer Library service Crime and thriller reading group We meet at: Long Lane, Hillingdon, London, UB10 8RE Accepting new members
Sign in to contactTuesday U3A
Book club
The U3A's founded a meeting group that convenes at the St Paul's Cray Library in Orpington. Siobhan Cambridge leads the library service, allowing for lively discussions on a wide range of fiction. Unfortunately, the group is at capacity and adding your name to the waiting list is the only way to be part of the group. To join, you'll need to travel to Mickleham Road, Bromley, London, BR5 2RW. New members are always welcomed.
Sign in to contactFriday Book Club
Book club
We are a welcoming group that reads a variety of fiction and sometimes non-fiction from contemporary authors and traditional authors from many different countries. Siobhan Cambridge leads the library service based at St Paul's Cray Library, Mickleham Road, Orpington, Bromley, London, BR5 2RW, and we are happy to welcome new members. We also have talking books available.
Sign in to contactBelvedere Book Explorers
Book club
Meets at Upper Belvedere Library on Run by Grace Allan Library service This is a long established group, which meets monthly on Wednesday afternoons at Upper Belvedere Library. The group consists mainly of older ladies who are passionate about reading and enjoy talking about books.It is a very friendly group and makes newcomers very welcome. Several of the group have said that attending the reading group has really extended their reading and they have enjoyed sharing views on books with the other members.. We have some very lively discussions ! It is a fairly small group, although we have had some new members recently and we would welcome additional newcomers. n.b. we do not always meet on the same Wednesday afternoon each month--please check with the library for dates of meetings. We do not meet in August. We meet at: Woolwich Road, Upper Belvedere, Kent DA17 5EQ, Bexley, London, DA17 5EQ Accepting new members
Sign in to contactWoolwich Centre Library Lunch Time Book Club
Book club
Meets at Woolwich Centre on Run by Lucy MacDonald Library service Woolwich Centre Library Lunch Time Book Club meet on the last Wednesday of each month during lunch time( 12.30 - 1.30 pm) to discuss a wide range of books including non-fiction, biographies and contemporary fiction. We especially welcome new members, if you live or work in Woolwich and want to take time out of your busy schedule please came along. We meet in the newly built Woolwich centre building. The Library is situated on one level on the ground floor. It has excellent facilities including toilets and baby changing room. There are vending machines available. We meet at: Woolwich Centre Library, 21 Love Lane, Greenwich, London, SE18 6QT Accepting new members
Sign in to contactBostall Library Reading Group
Book club
Meets at Bostall Library on Run by Val Larkin Library service The group is lively and informal. We enjoy reading fiction, mostly recent titles. We all try to read the same book each month but we often have very different reactions to it which makes for some interesting discussions! The group is very popular so please check with library staff if you would like to join us. The group meets on the second Thursday of each month from 3.00pm - 4.00pm (except when this falls in the school holidays). We meet at: King Harold's Way, Bexleyheath, Kent DA7 5RE, Bexley, London, DA7 5RE Accepting new members
Sign in to contactSlade Library Reading Group
Book club
Meets at Slade Library, Erindale, on Run by Sarah Davis Library service Slade reading group is a large, friendly and sociable group. The group is well established and successful and has been running for a number of years. The group like to read and discuss a wide range of books including crime, classics, non-fiction, biographies and contemporary fiction. We meet at: Greenwich, London, SE18 2QQ Accepting new members
Sign in to contactVirtual group
Book club
Meets at Habon Owled on Run by Habon Owled Library service London Borough of Greenwich - Libraries We meet at: 11 sencler house , Woolwich Road , Abbey wood , London, London, Se2 0AP Accepting new members Tags adults with low level literacy, audio, ebook, English as a second language, Reading Ahead, writing
Sign in to contactPeckham Library Chatterbooks Group
Book club
Gatherings at Peckham Library present a great opportunity for children ages 7 to 11 to come together and talk about their favorite and least favorite books by authors such as Roald Dahl and Jacqueline Wilson, as well as enjoy some fun activities. New members are always welcome at the Peckham Library at 122 Peckham Hill Street in Southwark, London, SE15 5JR. Come join in on the Chatterbooks events!
Sign in to contactMinet Library reading group
Book club
Meets at Minet Library on Run by Minet 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: 52 Knatchbull Road, London, UK, SE5 9QY Accepting new members
Sign in to contactCamberwell Library Reading Group
Book club
The members of this friendly and informal reading group get together once a month to discuss their chosen literature titles, whether they have read them or not. Taking part in the annual Orange Prize Party event, the group can be found at Camberwell Library, located at 17-21 Camberwell Church Street, Southwark, London. Anyone who would like more details can contact Wendy Williams via the provided email address. New members are welcome to come join in.
Sign in to contactCamberwell Library Chatterbooks Group
Book club
Come join us for engaging conversations about authors like Roald Dahl and Jacqueline Wilson, activities, and much more every month at Camberwell Library. New members ages 7-11 years old welcome!
Sign in to contactSouthfields Library Wednesday Reading Group
Book club
Meets at Southfields Library on Run by Sue Stewart Library service We are a group of approximately 13 (all female at present, but gents most welcome!). We start our reading year by each recommending a book. We meet on a monthly basis (usually the 2nd Wednesday of the month) to discuss that month's particular choice. At the end of our discussion we rate the book out of 10, and if we have time, we discuss other books we have recently enjoyed (or not!). The group is well-established and has now been meeting for more than 10 years. It is very informal; we enjoy a glass of wine and snacks with our chat. Sue, a member of the Library staff, participates in the meeting and produces a newsletter following each meeting. To re-cap: we meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, from 5.30-6.30pm. All adults welcome. Please call before attending on 020 8871 6388. We meet at: 300 Wimbledon Park Road, sw19 6nl, Wandsworth, London, sw19 6nl Accepting new members
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