Adult Reading Groups in Northern Ireland

Adult Reading Groups

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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.