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Medway readers' groups

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Enjoy a good read and meeting people in a friendly and relaxed environment? Readers' groups are informal gatherings of people from all backgrounds who meet to talk about books and to share their enthusiasm for reading.

There are a number of groups that meet on a regular basis and are hosted by Medway Libraries. Sessions usually last around an hour to an hour and a half.

If you would like to join one of the groups or you would like to know how the library service can help you set up your own readers' group, please phone Chatham Community Hub using the details below.

  • Chatham Community Hub - Third Thursday of the month, 10.30am
  • Cuxton - Last Wednesday of the month, 2pm
  • Gillingham - Second Tuesday of the month, 10.30am
  • Hempstead - Mondays, please contact Hempstead Library for next meeting date,  10.30am
  • Hoo - First Saturday of the month, 10.30am
  • Lordswood - Last Thursday of the month, 10.30am
  • Rainham - First Tuesday of the month, 10.15am
  • Rochester Community Hub - Last Monday of the month, 7pm
  • Strood - Third Monday of the month, 7pm
  • Twydall - Third Tuesday of the month, 2pm
  • Walderslade Village - Third Thursday of the month, 2pm (starting 22 September 2011)
  • Wigmore - Last Thursday of the month, 2pm

View the sets of books available for readers' groups.

Poetry readers' group

Love poetry? Why not come along to our informal poetry readers' group where we read and chat about poetry?

  • Strood - First Monday of the month, 7.30pm

Hard of Hearing (HoH) readers group

This group is for people who have impaired hearing and enjoy talking about books within a smaller group. Please contact a Community Librarian at Gillingham Library on 01634 337340 if you are interested in joining.

Visually Impaired People (VIP) readers group

This group consists of VIP readers who listen to talking books. Please contact a Community Librarian at Gillingham Library on 01634 337340 if you are interested in joining.

How readers' groups have made a difference

A survey of our readers' groups was conducted during quarter one of 2010/11 and was completed by members of Medway Libraries’ readers groups consisting of attendees from Cuxton, Lordswood, Rainham and Rochester Community Hub plus eight attendees from the VIP Readers Group at Chatham Community Hub.

Medway Libraries readers groups have a demonstrable and positive impact upon the lives of those who attend, with people returning consistently to enjoy socialising with others similarly interested in broadening their literary knowledge and stimulating conversation.

For more information contact Chatham Community Hub by telephone: 01634 337799 or by email: chatham.library@medway.gov.uk

Write to: Chatham Community Hub, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TX

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