- Reading groups are about meeting people, enjoying reading and sharing thoughts and feelings about books
- There are currently over 30 groups in Nottinghamshire libraries.
- Groups usually meet once a month.
- Books are provided by the library service.
Interested? Why not
- join a library reading group? Or perhaps set a new reading group up?
- drop in at one of our regular Reading Cafés?
- try out an online reading group?
- come along to a reading event?
Joining an existing reading group
To find out about reading groups at your local library or in your local area, contact Asklibraries.
Setting up a new reading group
We are happy to support new reading groups by:
- providing up to 12 copies of many titles
- helping you advertise for reading group members
The East Midlands Regional Reading Group Project has produced a reading pack to help you get started with 12 downloadable sheets in PDF format
Welcome to the Reading Pack [PDF 775KB] - to give you some ideas
First meeting: getting started [PDF 19KB]
General discussion questions [PDF 9KB]
How to run the group [PDF 10KB]
Just getting into Reading [PDF 11KB]
Reading Group Registration Form [PDF 226KB]
East Midlands Regional Reading Group Network - project information [PDF 9KB]
Online reading groups
There are an increasing number of online reading groups. Why not try one of these?
Poetry Book Society's poetry reading group
Daily Mail's You reading group
Bookgroup online - several discussions on every genre you can imagine!
