Library Reading Groups
Do you enjoy reading?
Would you like to talk about what you have read?
Are you interested in sharing your views with an informal group?
Then why not join a Reading Group in one of these areas:
- Central Library - General Reading Groups
- Central Library - VIP Reading Group
- Central Library - Teen Book Club
- FoLiO Book Club at Olney Library
- Newport Pagnell
- Stony Stratford
- Wolverton
Central Library Reading Groups
Reading 4 Pleasure
Meets on the last Monday of each month between 1.30-2.45pm at Central Library.
MK Borrowers
Meets on the 1st Thursday of each month between 6.15-7.30pm at Central Library. This group is currently closed to new members.
Reading Supremes
Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month between 6.15-7.30pm at Central Library.
MK Bookworms
Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month between 6.15-7.30pm at Central Library.
The group was set up in 2009 and is still going strong. We're a mixed and friendly group and read a wide range of books suggested by all members. As we borrow the books from libraries or buy them secondhand, we make sure they are available and affordable. We also go out for meals together; have a social at Christmas and other occasional social events.
VIP Reading Group
The VIP Reading Group is for the Visually Impaired. This group is run by the Central Library and Bucks Vision and has space for more members. If you are interested in joining please contact Central Library.
Members listen to books on MP3 discs supplied by Calibre Audio Library. The group enjoys listening to a variety of fiction and non-fiction books.
The group meets on the second Thursday of each month between 2-3pm.
Teen Book Club
The Teen Book Club meets upstairs at Central Library in the Children's Library on a Saturday 3-4.45pm and is open to anyone aged 13-17 years.
The first meeting is on Saturday 22 February - further meeting dates will be arranged at this session.
The group members are a friendly bunch and enjoy chatting and sharing all kinds of books.
If you're interested in joining or would like to know more you can come along on the day or email the Children's Library.
Folio Book Club at Olney Library
This reading group has been set up by the Friends of the Library in Olney (FoLiO) and meets on the third Thursday of each month 7-8.30pm at Olney Library.
This group is currently closed to new members.
Newport Pagnell Reading Groups
The Speckled Band Book Club
Meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Royal British Legion in Newport Pagnell at 8pm until around 9.15pm. There is a charge of about £3 to cover room costs.
They read a range of fiction from classics, modern fiction, drama, kitchen sink texts, romance, detective stories, best sellers and non-fiction.
They have been going for seven years and are always looking for new members. If you'd like to know more, please email the organiser directly.
You can visit the group's official Facebook page or see their meetup page for the latest information.
Stony Stratford Reading Groups
Bookends
Meet at the library one Tuesday morning each month.
Books & Blooms
Meet at the library one Tuesday evening each month.
Octet
Meet at the home of one of the members once a month.
(MK) Red Hat Society
This is an exclusive group attached to The National Red Hat Society.
Lit Chicks
Meet at the home of one of the members once a month.
(STS) W.I.
This group is made up of Women's Institute members who meet in the evening at a member's home once a month.
Wolverton Reading Groups
Thursday Book Group
Meets on the first Thursday of each month from 10.30am to 12 noon at Wolverton Library.
This group is currently closed to new members.
Last Updated: 20 February 2020
