Join a reading group

Adults

Archway Library

The Archway Library reading group meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 6.30pm. For more information, call us on 020 7527 7820 or email us at archway.library@islington.gov.uk.

Central Library

The Central Library reading group usually meets on the third Monday of each month (Bank Holidays allowing), 6pm-7.30pm. For the date of the next meeting and the title of the book being read, call 020 7527 6900 or email centrallending.lib@islington.gov.uk

Finsbury Library

The Finsbury Library reading group usually meets on the first Monday of the month, 6.30 - 7.30pm. For the date of the next meeting and the title of the book being read, call 020 7527 7960 or email finsbury.library@islington.gov.uk

Mildmay Library

The Mildmay Library reading group meets on the third Thursday of the month, 6.30 -7.30pm. For the date of the next meeting and the title of the book being read, email mildmay.library@islington.gov.uk or call 020 7527 7880.

N4 Library

The N4 Library reading group meets on the first Monday of the month, 6.30pm-7.30pm. For the date of the next meeting and the title of the book being read, email n4.library@islington.gov.uk or call 020 7527 7800.

South Library

The South Library reading group meets on the first or second Monday of the month, 6.30pm-7.30pm. For the date of the next meeting and the title of the book being read, call 020 7527 7860 or email south.library@islington.gov.uk

West Library

The West Library reading group meets on the first Thursday of the month, 6.30pm-7.45pm. For the date of the next meeting and the title of the book being read, email west.library@islington.gov.uk or call 020 7527 7920.

Specialty groups

Science fiction and fantasy group

This group meets on the last Tuesday of the month at the North Library, 6.30pm-7.30pm.

Crime and thriller group 

Meets at West Library on the fourth Thursday of the month, 4-5pm. For further information email west.library@islington.gov.uk or call 020 7527 7920.

Islington Comic Forum

This group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at the North Library, from 6.30pm-7.30pm for an in-depth look at comic and graphic fiction. Pick up something different, discuss your thoughts, give an opinion, or just sit and listen. 

Poetry group

Meets at Mildmay Library on the first Thursday of the month, 6.30-7.30 pm. For further information email mildmay.library@islington.gov.uk or call 020 7527 7880.

Bring works by your favourite poets to share, or original works of your own that you are comfortable sharing with others.

Children

ChatterBooks reading groups help children build a lifelong reading habit. The groups are for children aged seven to 11, where they can have a great time talking about what they are reading, no matter what type of books they enjoy, and taking part in fun activities.

• Finsbury Library: alternate Mondays, 4.30-5.30pm
• N4 Library: Fridays, 3.45-4.30pm

More reading groups

Visit Reading Groups For Everyone, a website that is spreading the word and celebrating all the great things that reading groups, writing groups and book clubs offer. It's the place to find information about groups in your area, as well as offering support and resources, plus offers and events for people running or setting up a group.