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	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	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.
Time Out - Adult Reading Group	Time Out - Adult reading group - Monthly on 1st Thursday of the month from 1.00pm-2.00pm. t: 028 2563 3950	01/05/2025 1:00pm	04/06/2026 2:00pm	Ballymena Central 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 from 11:30am - 12:30pm. The Adult Reading Group for 16's and over gives an opportunity for adults to discuss their latest book.	02/05/2025 11:30am	05/06/2026 12:30pm	Greenisland 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 between 2:30pm – 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 2177 1297 e: cushendall.library@librariesni.org.uk	06/05/2025 2:30pm	02/06/2026 3:30pm	Cushendall 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.
Crime Reading Group	First Tuesday of every month from 4:30pm - 5:30pm. t: 028 9446 1942	06/05/2025 4:30pm	02/06/2026 5:30pm	Antrim 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 Wednesday of the month from 2:00pm - 3:00pm. Regular Group. 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.	07/05/2025 2:00pm	03/06/2026 3:00pm	Castlewellan 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 Book Group	Adult Book Club is on the first Wednesday of the month from 7:00pm-8:00pm. Contact branch for more details. Booking required. t: 028 3753 1365	07/05/2025 7:00pm	03/06/2026 8:00pm	Keady 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 Monday of every month from 11:00am – 12 noon. 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 2076 2566 e: ballycastle.library@librariesni.org.uk	12/05/2025 11:00am	08/06/2026 12 noon	Ballycastle 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.
Afternoon Book Club for Adults	2nd Monday of every month from 2:00pm - 3:00pm. The Adult Reading Group for 16's and over gives an opportunity for adults to discuss their latest book. All adults are welcome to join.	12/05/2025 2:00pm	08/06/2026 3:00pm	Derry Central 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	Runs monthly on the 2nd Monday of the month at 4:00pm. The Adult Reading Group for 16's and over gives an opportunity for adults to discuss their latest book. Contact the library for further details. t: 028 9336 2261 e: carrickfergus.library@librariesni.org.uk	12/05/2025 4:00pm	08/06/2026 5:30pm	Carrickfergus 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 9:30am to 10:30am. Phone to register. 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 9:30am	09/06/2026 10:30am	Greystone 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.
Pride and (no) Prejudice Book Group	Last Thursday on the month from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. For more information please contact the library. t: 028 9050 9150	29/05/2025 6:00pm	26/06/2025 7:00pm	Belfast Central 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.
Poetry Reading Group	First Monday of the month at 2:00pm Booking essential. t: 028 9127 0591 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.	02/06/2025 2:00pm	01/06/2026 3:00pm	Bangor Carnegie 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	The Adult Reading Group now takes place on the first Monday of each month from 2:00pm-3:00pm. The Adult Reading Group for 16's and over gives an opportunity for adults to discuss their latest book.	02/06/2025 2:00pm	01/06/2026 3:00pm	Rathcoole 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 1	First Monday of the month from 6:45pm - 7:45pm. Telephone or call into the Branch. 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.	02/06/2025 6:45pm	01/06/2026 7:45pm	Armagh City	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	03/06/2025 3:00pm	02/06/2026 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.
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	03/06/2025 3:00pm	02/06/2026 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.
Evening Adult Book Group	1st Tuesday of the month from 6:30pm - 7:30pm. Come along to our monthly adult book group which takes place at the same time each month. Please contact the branch to sign up on 028 8952 1409.	03/06/2025 6:30pm	02/06/2026 7:30pm	Fivemiletown 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.
Carnegie Reading Group	First Wednesday of the month from 11:00am - 12:00noon. Booking essential. 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.	04/06/2025 11:00am	03/06/2026 12 noon	Bangor Carnegie 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	04/06/2025 4:00pm	03/06/2026 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.
Classic Book Group	First Thursday of the month from 1:00pm - 2:00pm. Chat about classic titles from a wide range of genres in a relaxed and informal setting. Free tea and coffee will be provided – feel free to bring a packed lunch. Classic Book Group is fully booked at present, if you wish to be on the waiting list, please contact the Belfast Information and Business Library. t: 028 90509149	05/06/2025 1:00pm	04/06/2026 2:00pm	Belfast Central 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	06/06/2025 10:30am	05/06/2026 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	06/06/2025 2:30pm	05/06/2026 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.	10/06/2025 2:00pm	09/06/2026 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.
Morning Adult Book Group	2nd Thursday of the month from 10:30am - 11:30am. Come along to our established monthly adult book group which takes place at the same time each month. Please contact the branch to sign up on 028 8952 1409.	12/06/2025 10:30am	11/06/2026 11:30am	Fivemiletown 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	12/06/2025 11:30am	11/06/2026 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.
Adult Reading Group	To be held on second Thursday of the month from 2:00pm to 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.	12/06/2025 2:00pm	11/06/2026 3:00pm	Fintona 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.	12/06/2025 2:30pm	11/06/2026 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 Irish Language Reading Group - Leigh Leat	Adult Irish Language Reading Group. (please note this event will not be running over the summer months and resume on 18 September 2025). 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.	26/06/2025 5:30pm	26/06/2025 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.