Book clubs in Southampton

Below you'll find every active listing we have for book clubs and readers in Southampton

Poetry Corner

Meets at Lordshill Library on Run by Wendie Fowler Library service Southampton City Council - Libraries This is a new group and all are very welcome to come along and read and talk about poetry that means something to you, whether it revives childhood memories, makes you happy, sad, angry or even laugh. There will be a monthly theme, such as War Poetry; Women's poetry; Inspirational Poetry - the first month being 'Your favourite poem'. For future meetings please see the Southampton Libraries Facebook page or drop into any of our libraries and ask. We meet at: Lordshill District Centre, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8HY Accepting new members Tags adults with low level literacy, English as a second language

Richard's Readers

The meetings, led by Angela Swann, hosted by Libraries of Southampton City Council, occur roughly once a month. They are open to new members and read mostly contemporary fiction but also select classic works. The event is held at the Civic Centre on Commercial Road in Southampton.

Thursday lunchtime Reading Group

We gather at the Café at the Sea City Museum, under the direction of Josephine Dunne, part of the Library Service of the Southampton City Council - Libraries. We usually meet monthly close to the Southampton Central Library to discuss mostly modern fiction but also the occasional classic. The address is Havelock Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 7FY.

Shirley Library Chatterbooks

Shirley Library Chatterbooks is a fun programme for young people aged 8-12, running on the second Monday of each month from 4:00-5:00pm throughout the term. It's all about discussing the books that we have read and writing reviews. We also take part in creative activities like creating our own desert island using our favorite author or book character and playing competitions and quizzes! Plus, refreshments are provided to help fuel our creativity. If you'd like to join or get more information, please contact Fi at Shirley Library or email fiona.martin@southampton.gov.uk; however, please note that there is currently a waiting list. Shirley Library is located at Redcar Street, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5LL.

Southampton Book Group

Meets at Harbour Lights Picturehouse on Run by Lisa Preston and Jo Todd Library service Southampton Book Group meets once a month on a Wednesday at 7.30pm in the bar area of Harbour Lights Picturehouse. We read a wide range of fiction and choose two books at every meeting for discussion the following month. Members suggest books via an email forum/website and the books with the most votes are chosen. We often have social events - meeting for drinks or going to the cinema, particularly if the film is based on a book that we have read as a group. The group is open to new members - please email in advance to let us know that you plan to come and to check details prior to the meeting. We meet at: Ocean Village, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3TL Accepting new members

West End VIP Reading Group

The Reading Group for VIPs meets at the West End Library, run by Linda Glasspool. There are supplies of large print books, spoken word cassettes, and CDs available. The Parish Centre at Chapel Road, Southampton SO30 3DQ is where new members can join. This service is tagged with audio, talking books, and visually impaired.

Highfield Book Club

We are a fun group of around ten women, ranging from the ages of 20 to 70. We come together on the first Thursday of the month in the homes of various members and read a variety of books, chosen by a different member each month. Our discussions around "We need to talk about Kevin" and "The Incidentals" were quite lively. We enjoy exploring books that we might not have chosen for ourselves, but were recommended by members of our group! We are grateful for Patricia from Portswood Library, who helps us get multiple copies of the books, as well as using Amazon too. Unfortunately we are full right now, but if there's ever an opening we'll make sure to post an update.

'Fectious Fiction

Meets at Woolston Library on Run by Tanya Nicholson Library service Reading group for tweens aged 10-12 years. We read a variety of books from Suzanne Collins - 'The Hunger Games' to Mark Walden's 'H.I.V.E' series. We enjoy lively discussions, write reviews that are displayed in the library and take part in activities and quizes linked to the book we have read.Light refreshments are provided. We meet at: Portsmouth Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO19 9AF Accepting new members Tags Chatterbooks

Femme De Livres

Meets at Woolston Library on Run by Tanya Nicholson Library service Women's reading group which meets in a formal setting at a friendly local library branch in Southampton. We read a diverse range of books that have no common theme other than being highly recommended or well reviewed. Our meetings are friendly and engaging, giving everyone the oppertunity to share their thoughts on the storyline and characters. We meet at: Portsmouth Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO19 9AF Accepting new members Tags women only

Bitterne Reading Group for the visually impaired

The group, which was established eight months ago and accepts new members, gathers at Bitterne Library, Southampton. It is open to anyone who is blind or visually impaired. At the meetings, attendees read large print, listen to MP3 CDs or use memory sticks or Boom Boxes. Refreshments are served while the members share their experiences and find out about any useful events and organisations. To get more information, please contact Allison Kirby at 023 8083 3304.

Cobbett Road Readers

We welcome new attendees! We meet monthly on a Saturday morning at 10 AM at Bitterne Library. This reader's group is hosted by Susan Veasey, and organized by the Southampton City Council Libraries.

Space Mages

Meets at Bitterne Library on Run by Sarah Hill Library service Southampton City Council - Libraries We are a small group of Science Fiction and Fantasy readers who meet once a month on a Wednesday at Bitterne Library. We meet at: Bitterne Road East, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 5EG

Shirley Book Club

Seven women with unique literary outlooks come together every month in Jayne Woodhouse's house in Southampton, Hampshire for eleven years, in a female-only library service.

Highfield

Meets at on Run by Clare Jackson Library service Hampshire County Council - Libraries A group of eight women who meet monthly, circulating around our members' sitting rooms. We discuss current affairs and our opinions and views about the book we have just read. Refreshments and nibbles assist discussion. We leave the selection of the book to Margaret in Portswood library who does a fine job finding nine copies of a book of her choice. The books selected are representative from those within the library. This way at some point in the year, each member will read a book that they particularly like and may read a book that they would not otherwise read. We meet at: Southampton, Hampshire Tags women only

Socialist Fiction Book Group - Southampton

People interested in understanding socialist ideals and how they are portrayed in fiction can join this group led by Anton Klaassen. We will be discussing old favorites, modern works, and even "capitalist" literature to analyze the underlying Marxist principles. Any who join will have access to the library service. The group will meet at the Ebb & Flow in Southampton, Hampshire. All are welcome!

Evening Reading group

We welcome new members to join us at The Art House, which is located at 178 Above Bar Street, Southampton, SO14 7DW. Every third Thursday of the month, we engage in reading modern fiction, as well as some classic literature. This library service is ran by Richard Ashman, of Southampton City Council - Libraries.

Whitchurch Library Reading Group

The Whitchurch Library will be hosting gatherings for members to choose from a wide selection of reading materials. The Gill Nethercott Centre located at Winchester Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire RG28 7HP is open for new members.

Books in the Barn

Our meeting takes place at the Hanger Farm Arts Centre - a 18th century barn situated on Aikman Lane, West Totton, Southampton, Hampshire SO40 8FT. The Book Club is run by Sharon Moore and is supported by the Library service of the Hampshire County Council. Our group consists of 13 members, and the books we have read so far have been chosen randomly from what was available at the library.

Hanger Farm Book Club

Meets at Hanger Farm Arts Centre on Run by Sharon Moore Library service Hampshire County Council - Libraries Our first meeting will be on May 9th 2016 - everyone is welcome to come along for a "brainstorming session" to decide how the Book Club will develop. A reading group for local residents, supported by our local library - Totton Library, part of Hampshire County Council. We meet monthly at Hanger Farm Arts Centre and enjoy wine, coffee, tea & biscuits We meet at: Aikman Lane, West Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 8FT Accepting new members

Lordshill Crime Reading Group

The reading group, facilitated by Sharon Moore, focuses on crime & thriller novels each month. It's a friendly and relaxed atmosphere with snacks and drinks, and we encourage new members. We meet at Lordshill District Centre, Southampton, SO16 8HY and catch up on everyones' reading stories.