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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| 20 January | Books by author and historian Alison Weir |
| 17 February | Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens' birth |
| 16 March | Books which celebrate Spring |
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: gcarrick@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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