Reading and writing groups

Share your thoughts, ideas and passions about books with others and join a reading group. Or put your dream in to action and learn how to write at our new writing groups. It’s free to join both.

Adult reading groups take place at many of our city libraries. Find out more about what they involve and how to join, and also how to set up your own reading group.

Our new monthly adult writing groups are led by local professional writers. Find out more about what they involve, when they take place, and how to join.

Children can join our Chatterbooks reading groups for ages 7-11. They can chat about their favourite books and have fun with quizzes, competitions and games. Chatterbooks Book groups take place at Jubilee Library and Hove Library.

Want to set up your own reading group? We can help with

setting up the reading group
choosing the books
supplying the books
book lists

Find out more about setting up a group and support for your own reading group.

Adult reading groups

Reading groups are a great way of meeting new friends who share a like-minded passion for books. There are regular structured groups taking place at many of our city libraries