Adult Reading Groups

Adult Reading Groups

To find reading groups at your local library enter the library name in the search box below.

If you have young children or you have friends or relatives who do then note that we also host Junior and Teenage Reading Groups.

 

Events

Event Name Event Details Start Date and Time End Date and Time Library Booking
Adult Reading Group  
Second Tuesday of every month from 2:00pm to 3:00pm.

Numbers limited please contact staff for details.

Adult Reading Groups are a great opportunity for members to join in some lively literary discussions in a relaxed, friendly environment. The groups encourage people to read for pleasure, share their enthusiasm and express opinions about books and their authors.

The group meets on a regular basis and the book the group will be discussing can be borrowed from the library catalogue for free.
12/11/2024 2:00pm 10/06/2025 3:00pm Carnlough Library See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Adult Reading Group  

Every 4 weeks on a Thursday from 2:30pm to 3:30pm.

 

(Christmas break in December next meeting will be on Thursday 16 January 2025).

 

This group aims to allow everyone’s reading experiences to be shared and enjoyed. Participants are encouraged to join the library and borrow a copy of the book that the group will be discussing at the next meeting.

21/11/2024 2:30pm 19/06/2025 3:30pm Coalisland Library See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Daytime Adult Reading Group  

Last Monday of the month from 2:00pm - 3:00pm.

 

Booking not required.

25/11/2024 2:00pm 30/06/2025 3:00pm Newtownards Library See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Adult Reading Group  
One Tuesday of the month from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Please contact the library for specific date.
 
Booking required.
 
Adult Reading Groups are a great opportunity for members to join in some lively literary discussions in a relaxed, friendly environment. The groups encourage people to read for pleasure, share their enthusiasm and express opinions about books and their authors.  The group meets on a regular basis and the book the group will be discussing can be borrowed from the library catalogue for free.
26/11/2024 6:00pm 24/06/2025 7:00pm Tandragee Library See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Online Adult Reading Group  

Join us for our new monthly Online Reading Group from the comfort of your own home.
Like any other Reading Group a book is selected each month then participants are invited to join the meeting on Zoom for an hour each month to discuss the book.


Please email Heather to book your place Heather.McConaghy@librariesni.org.uk

28/11/2024 7:00pm 26/06/2025 8:00pm Dundonald Library See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Adult Reading Group  
Held Monthly on a Saturday, please contact the library for further information.
 
The Adult Reading Group for 16's and over gives an opportunity for adults to discuss their latest book.
30/11/2024 10:30am 21/06/2025 11:30am Rathfriland Library See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Adult Reading Group  
First Tuesday of every month.
 
This group aims to allow everyone’s reading experiences to be shared and enjoyed. Participants don’t have to be library members but if you join, you can borrow the book the group will be discussing for free.
 
Please contact the library for more information.
t: 028 7774 1475
e: dungiven.library@librariesni.org.uk
03/12/2024 3:00pm 03/06/2025 4:30pm Dungiven Library See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Adult Reading Group  

Occurs every 4 weeks on a Wednesday between 4:00pm – 5:00pm.

 

This group aims to allow everyone’s reading experiences to be shared and enjoyed. Participants don’t have to be library members but if you join, you can borrow the book the group will be discussing for free.

Please contact the library for more information.
t: 028 7776 2540
e: limavady.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

04/12/2024 4:00pm 25/06/2025 5:00pm Limavady Library See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Adult Reading Group  

Adult Reading Group on the first Wednesday of each month from 4.00pm-5.00pm.

 

t: 028 6862 1383

04/12/2024 4:00pm 04/06/2025 5:00pm Irvinestown Library See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Adult Irish Language Reading Group - Leigh Leat  

Adult Irish Language Reading Group.
 

 

Fortnightly on a Thursday from 5:45pm - 6:45pm.


Members can improve their language skills with the support of others. Each in turn reading and translating a short paragraph as the group make their way through a book, chapter by chapter.

05/12/2024 5:30pm 19/06/2025 6:45pm Coalisland Library See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Adult Reading Group  

First Friday of every month between 10:30am to 11:30am.

 

This group aims to allow everyone’s reading experiences to be shared and enjoyed. Participants don’t have to be library members but if you join, you can borrow the book the group will be discussing for free.

Please contact the library for more information.
t: 028 7083 2712
e: portstewart.library@librariesni.org.uk

06/12/2024 10:30am 06/06/2025 11:30am Portstewart Library See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Adult Reading Club  
First Friday of every month from 2:30pm to 3:30pm.

This group aims to allow everyone’s reading experiences to be shared and enjoyed. Participants don’t have to be library members but if you join, you can borrow the book the group will be discussing for free.
 
Please contact the library for more information.
t: 028 7034 2561
e: coleraine.library@librariesni.org.uk
 
 
06/12/2024 2:30pm 06/06/2025 3:30pm Coleraine Library See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Adult Reading Group  
Second Tuesday of the month from 2:00pm - 3:00pm.

Adult Reading Groups are a great opportunity for members to join in some lively literary discussions in a relaxed, friendly environment. The groups encourage people to read for pleasure, share their enthusiasm and express opinions about books and their authors.

The group meets on a regular basis and the book the group will be discussing can be borrowed from the library catalogue for free.
10/12/2024 2:00pm 10/06/2025 3:00pm Saintfield Library See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Adult Reading Group  

Adult Reading Group meets 3rd Tuesday of each month 4.00pm-5.00pm.

 

This group meets regularly to enjoy and discuss a variety of books from contemporary to classic. Adult Reading Groups are a great opportunity for members to join in some lively literary discussions in a relaxed, friendly environment.


New members always welcome. Next meetings – 10/12/2024, 21/01/2025, 18/02/2025.


Next book available in branch to collect.
 

10/12/2024 4:00pm 17/06/2025 5:00pm Maghera Library See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Adult Reading Group  

Adult Reading Group - Second Tuesday of the Month.

 

Adult Reading Groups are a great opportunity for members to join in some lively literary discussions in a relaxed, friendly environment. The groups encourage people to read for pleasure, share their enthusiasm and express opinions about books and their authors.  The group meets on a regular basis and the book the group will be discussing can be borrowed from the library catalogue for free.

On the Second Tuesday of every month from 7:00pm - 8:00pm.

10/12/2024 7:00pm 10/06/2025 8:00pm Dromore Library See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Adult Reading Group  
Second Thursday of every month from 2:30pm to 3:30pm.

This group aims to allow everyone’s reading experiences to be shared and enjoyed. Participants don’t have to be library members but if you join, you can borrow the book the group will be discussing for free.
12/12/2024 2:30pm 12/06/2025 3:30pm Castlederg Library See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Adult Reading Group  

Last Tuesday of the month from 6:30pm – 7:30pm.
Please check with the library for the specific dates.

 

Adult Reading Groups are a great opportunity for members to join in some lively literary discussions in a relaxed, friendly environment. The groups encourage people to read for pleasure, share their enthusiasm and express opinions about books and their authors.
The group meets on a monthly basis and the book the group will be discussing can be borrowed from the library catalogue for free.

28/01/2025 6:30pm 24/06/2025 7:30pm Downpatrick Library See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Coffee & Crime Book Club  

Coffee and Crime Book Club - First Tuesday of every month - 3:00pm - 4:00pm.

 

t: 028 4175 3375

01/04/2025 3:00pm 03/06/2025 4:00pm Warrenpoint Library See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Evening Reading Group  

Evening Reading Group - Second Wednesday of every month - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

t: 028 4175 3375

09/04/2025 6:30pm 11/06/2025 7:30pm Warrenpoint Library See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Adult Reading Group  

Adult Reading Group - Second Thursday of every month - 11:30am - 12:30pm
t: 028 4175 3375

10/04/2025 11:30am 12/06/2025 12:30pm Warrenpoint Library See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Turning pages  

A new monthly adult book group, taking place the first Tuesday of every month.


Enjoy a cup of coffee while meeting other like minded people.

Relax, chat and read.

06/05/2025 6:45pm 02/12/2025 7:45pm Falls Road Library See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Adult Reading Group  
Second Tuesday of the month from 6:45pm - 7:45pm.

This group aims to allow everyone’s reading experiences to be shared and enjoyed. Participants don’t have to be library members but if you join, you can borrow the book the group will be discussing for free.
13/05/2025 6:45pm 10/06/2025 7:45pm Ballynahinch Library See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.