Book clubs in Newcastle upon Tyne
Below you'll find every active listing we have for book clubs and readers in Newcastle upon Tyne

Proud Pages Reading Group
The LGBT+ themed book club hosted by Newcastle Libraries Reading Groups is a spin-off from LGBT History Project NE. We meet monthly at Charles Avison Building, New Bridge Street West, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8AX, in the early evening. All are welcome to join and our book discussion topics reflect various LGBT+ aspects of culture, history, and heritage. Our book selections may range from popular to academic, catering to a wide range of reading preferences. We look forward to having you join us, and please don't forget to check out our lesbian, bisexual, gay, and transgender tags.
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Newcastle Deaf Readers
The first Saturday of the month at 11am, join the BSL supported reading group at Newcastle City Library, hosted by Caroline and run by Newcastle upon Tyne City Council - Libraries. If you are d/Deaf, use BSL, and enjoy reading and meeting new people, please get in touch at newcastledeafreaders@gmail.com. The Library's address is 33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 8AX.
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City Library "Crime" Reading Group
Meets at City Library on Run by Newcastle Libraries reading groups Library service Newcastle upon Tyne City Council - Libraries An adult reading group that reads crime books. Enjoy chatting about the latest whodunnit with a cuppa. Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 5pm to 6pm. We meet at: Charles Avison Building, 33 New bridge Street West, Newcastle upon tyne, Tyne and wear, NE1 8AX Accepting new members
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City Library "Culture Cafe" Monday Evening Group
The Newcastle Libraries Reading Group meets on the first Monday of the month at the Charles Avison Building in Newcastle upon Tyne. From 6 pm to 7 pm, members come together to discuss their previous month's readings.
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City Library "Litpop" Reading Group
Meets at City Library on Run by Newcastle Libraries Reading Groups Library service Newcastle upon Tyne City Council - Libraries Love Reading? Love Music? Come to Litpop@ City Library Meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 6pm to 7pm. We meet at: Charles Avison Building, 33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon tyne, NE1 8AX Accepting new members
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City Library "1st Friday" Reading Group
The Reading Group meets once a month in Room 8 of the Charles Avison Building, located at 33 New Bridge Street West in Newcastle upon Tyne. Hosted by the Newcastle Libraries Reading Groups and Newcastle upon Tyne City Council, the group gathers to discuss the previous month's reads.
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All About the Wellcome Book Prize
Meets at Mason & Rye on Run by Mariana Mouzinho Library service Newcastle upon Tyne City Council - Libraries Every year we read through the Wellcome Book Prize long list, which is an annual award, open to new works of fiction or non-fiction. To be eligible for entry, a book should have a central theme that engages with some aspect of medicine, health or illness - https://wellcomebookprize.org/home For the current schedule please visit our website - https://milancollective.uk/ We welcome both medical professionals and students as well as general public and people with an interest in medicine and illness. We meet every month, on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. We meet at: Fenwick's Food Hall, 39 Northumberland St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7AF Accepting new members Tags audio, ebook
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Fenham Library Shared Reading Group
The Group is currently accepting new members and is located at Fenham Library on Fenham Hall Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 9XD.
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Newburn Library Reading Group
Convened by the Newburn Library staff and hosted by Newcastle upon Tyne City Council - Libraries, a gathering of adults gathers once every month to discuss a previously agreed upon book. The meeting takes place at High Street, Newburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8LN.
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Cafe Book Group
The reading group is held at the White Swan Centre, which is run by Killingworth Library on behalf of North Tyneside Council Libraries. It's a welcoming environment, with a variety of contemporary fiction and non-fiction to enjoy each month. The location of the White Swan Centre is Citadel East, Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE12 6SS.
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NDF Reading Group
Meets at Newcastle Disability Forum, The Dene Centre on Run by Janice, Paul or David Library service ALL ARE WELCOME. Come along to the first meeting of NDF’s Reading Group. Enjoy listening to a story in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Help decided which books we will explore together MONTHLY FROM 11TH MARCH 2013 We meet at: Castles Farm Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon tyne, Tyne and wear, NE3 1PH Accepting new members Tags adults with low level literacy, audio
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Longbenton Library Reading Group
Meets at Longbenton Library on Run by Longbenton Library Library service North Tyneside Council - Libraries A friendly, informal reading group for adults. We read a mixture of contemporary fiction and occasional non-fiction. We meet once a month at Longbenton Library in the Oxford Centre. We meet at: Oxford Centre, West Farm Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE12 8LT
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Lobley Hill Readers’ Group @ Whickham
Meets at on Run by Brenda Andison Library service Gateshead MBC - Libraries Come and join the lively discussion of our latest group read. Everyone welcome. We meet at: Whickham Library, St. Mary's Green, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne , NE16 4DN Accepting new members
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VIP Readers Group @ Whickham
Meets at on Run by Claire Elliott Library service Gateshead MBC - Libraries This readers’ group is for visually-impaired people. We provide the reading material in audio format. We meet at: Whickham Library, St. Mary's Green, Gateshead, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4DN Accepting new members Tags audio, visually impaired
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Whickham Library Readers’ Group
Meets at on Run by Whickham Library Library service Gateshead MBC - Libraries Come and join the lively discussion of our latest group read. Everyone welcome. We meet at: Whickham Library, St Mary's Green, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4DN Accepting new members
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Whickham Reading Group
Gathering at Nicki Walker's every month for 19 years, a diverse group of people of all ages come together to discuss books and literature. The location for the meetups is 60 Whaggs Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4PQ.
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Burnopfield Book Club
Meets at Burnopfield Book Club on Run by norma j brown Library service Durham County Council - Libraries A community group of twelve women of various ages and abilities ( including disabled). Has been running now for over four years in a church hall on a monthly basis. We generally buy books on offer or second hand via the internet, and have refreshments provided on a rota basis by four groups of three who also choose the monthly book. Following reading the book we donate them to the local library. We meet at: 6 Fair View, Burnopfield, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 6AW Accepting new members Tags adults with low level literacy, ebook, visually impaired
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Newbiggin Hall Library Reading Group
Meets at Newbiggin Hall Library on Run by Newcastle Libraries Reading Groups Library service Newcastle upon Tyne City Council - Libraries A small group of adults who meet to chat about their previous months chosen book. We meet at: Simonside Community Centre, Bedeburn Road, Newcastle upon tyne, Tyne and wear, NE5 4JQ Accepting new members
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Great Park Readers
People can join us each month at the Great Park Community Centre to share, discuss, and enjoy a bottle of wine. Organized by Collette Calinski and supported by the Newcastle upon Tyne City Council Libraries.
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Wideopen Library Reading Group
Meets at Wideopen Library on Run by Wideopen Library Library service North Tyneside Council - Libraries A friendly, informal reading group for adults. We read a mixture of contemporary fiction and occasional non-fiction. We meet once a month at Wideopen Library. We meet at: Canterbury Way, Wideopen, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE13 6JJ Accepting new members
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