Reading groups in Bury libraries
Are you looking for new reading ideas, or are you longing to tell other people about the books you enjoy? Then expand your reading pleasure by joining one of our reading groups. It's a great way to meet other avid readers and discover authors you might not have thought of trying. The monthly meetings, which last about an hour, are very informal and relaxed. We provide a meeting place, sets of books (chosen from suggestions made by group members), refreshments and a staff member as your host. The rest is up to the group.
What group members say:
- "A brilliant experiment… enabled me to come across books I would not have discovered on my own. I am very grateful for the opportunity".
- "A wonderful way to meet like-minded people".
- "A chance to talk about the thing I love... books!".
- "I even planned my holidays so that I wouldn't miss a meeting".
- "I have read and enjoyed books I would not normally have chosen".
- "I am now more likely to read unfamiliar authors".
- "The group makes me read more widely and not just think about doing so".
Where and when
Brandlesholme Community Library,
2 - 3 pm every first Tuesday,
Tel: 0161 764 2731.
Bury Central Library
1 – 2 pm on the second Friday of each month
Tel: 0161 253 5872
Prestwich Library
7.30 – 8.30 pm on the second Thursday of each month
Tel: 0161 253 7214
7.30 - 8.30 pm on the 1st Monday in the month. Contact Janet Davies on 773 1656.
Radcliffe Library
6 – 7 pm on the third Monday of each month
Tel: 0161 253 7160
Ramsbottom Library
Though visually impaired readers are catered for by all our groups the Ramsbottom Monday group offers a special welcome, with all books chosen available on tape or CD
2.30 – 3.30 pm on the first Friday of each month
6 – 7 pm on the last Monday of each month
5.45 – 6.45 pm on the second Tuesday of each month
Tel: 0161 253 5352
Unsworth Library
2 - 3 pm on the third Tuesday of each month
Tel: 0161 253 7560
Whitefield Library Reading Group
7 - 8 pm on the third Monday of each month
Tel: 0161 253 7510
Whitefield Library VIP Reading Group
A group exclusively for visually impaired readers. All titles are supplied on cassette or in large print.
2 - 3 pm on the fourth Monday of each month
Tel: 0161 253 7510
Reading Group Service - Do you run a reading group or would you like to start one? If so the Bury Libraries Reading Group Membership is for you, ask us for details. We have sets of books for loan and more titles are being added all the time.
If you would like to find out the latest information on author events and other reading activities in the Greater Manchester Area, visit the Time to Read website.
For help and inspiration in setting up a group have a look at Bookgroupinfo, which describes itself as 'a one-stop-shop for reading groups'.
Finally, if you can't wait to talk about the latest book, try Book Groups Online, the free forum for readers built by readers, where you can join in discussions on everything bookish.
