Paddington Reading Groups
Paddington Library has two reading groups:
Paddington Library Reading Group:
Welcome to everyone interested in books!
All meetings start at 6.30pm.in Paddington Library
Each session has a theme, but there is also general discussion. Some sessions have guest speakers. The sessions are free and refreshments are provided. Membership of the library is advisable.
For more information contact Laurence Foe on 020 7641 1300 (ask to be put through to Paddington Library) or email lfoe@westminster.gov.uk
Forthcoming meetings
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| Monday 23 April |
Tri - Borough World Book Night. (Please contact Laurence Foe before this session as it may be at a different time) |
| Friday 18 May |
Sixty Glorious Years. |
| Friday 15 June |
Travel writing: Accounts of visits to places near and far. |
| Friday 20 July |
Holiday Reading: Escape from life’s routine. |
| Friday 17 August |
The works of detective fiction of Ann Cleeves |
| Friday 14 Septmeber |
The works of Terence Rattigan |
| Contact the library for more information |
New members are always welcome, so please just come along!
Previous topics and titles
"Share a Book" Group
Meets every Monday from 2.00 - 3.30pm at Paddington Library
We read short stories, poems, novels and plays, breaking frequently for people to express their thoughts and responses.
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No need to read a book in advance
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Just join in
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No pressure to read aloud or join in the discussion. You decide how much you participate
We're currently full!
This reading group is currently at full capacity. Please register your interest in joining the group by passing on your contact details to a member of staff or emailing kgielgud@westminster.gov.uk . You will be contacted when a place within the group becomes available.
There are more “Share a Book” Groups at Church Street, Maida Vale, Queen’s Park and Victoria libraries
What have people said?
Hear what Maida Vale Library’s Share a Book Group has to say about shared reading groups:
"It’s the highlight of my week "
Group participant in Maida Vale Libraries' Share a book group
"The group is very important to me. I really enjoy speaking to people about the stories. It’s a terrific morning."
Group participant in Maida Vale Libraries' Share a book group
"I’ve never been one for reading poems but I’ve really enjoyed it. In my day we didn’t have GCSEs. I was no good at reading but I look forward to coming here."
Group participant in Maida Vale Libraries' Share a book group
Previously topics and titles from the Paddington Library Reading Group
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Here are some examples of the books and subjects we have discussed before: |
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