We often assume that reading is a solitary pastime - something that we do on our own. But reading a book is like going to see a film or a play. Sometimes, we want to talk about it afterwards with friends. That's why reading groups are so popular. All over the country like-minded people are getting together to discuss their latest book club choice.
North Lincolnshire library service is in contact with more than 30 groups in the local area, who borrow from its special 'readers' collection' of multiple copy book sets. Not all of these will be open to new members. Those who wish to advertise and who may have vacancies have been invited to list their details in our local societies and contacts database.
Alternatively, you may wish to set up your own group. The library service can support you as follows:
- The 'Readers Collection'. North Lincolnshire library service holds a special collection of multiple copy book sets especially for reading groups to use, which are usually made up of at least 10 copies each. There are usually over 200 sets of books in the collection at any one time, and we try and update the collection regularly by adding new titles and removing older ones. Why not take a look at what is currently in the Readers Collection
- Free, extended loan of books. All local book groups are entitled to a special library card to use for their group's loans. This card offers them an extended loan period and attracts no fees or fines.
- Delivery of books to any North Lincolnshire library. We can arrange to send sets of books to any static library in North Lincolnshire, for you to collect for your group. We need a bit of notice for this, to allow for our branch delivery schedule and the opening hours of some libraries.
- Regular communication with librarians to arrange loans. You can request books for your group via library.enquiries@northlincs.gov.uk, or by phone via 01724 860161.
- Support and advice from librarians. You can ask us for advice about your group, or about your next choice of book, via library.enquiries@northlincs.gov.uk, or by phone via 01724 860161. We can sometimes offer support materials such as the reading toolkit or books about reading groups, and we have annotated our list of books in the readers collection to give help you choose your next title.
- Information about regional events via email. If we know of any forthcoming literary events in the region, or anything else we think might interest your group, we will email the details to you.
More information
For more information, please contact the Central Library on 01724 860161 or email library.enquiries@northlincs.gov.uk.