Books and Reading

Browse the library catalogue
There are over 1 and a half million items available but if you still can’t find what you are looking for we’ll be happy to request books and articles from other libraries in the UK.
Reference Online
Using your library card you can access the latest and most up to date information.
Recommended Reads
Can’t decide what to read, why not see what we’re recommending this month.

Do you love reading?

The Monday morning group
Meets on the first Monday of every month from 11am to 12noon and reads a broad range of modern novels.
Contact: Kate Maxey - kateelizabeth@ntlworld.com
Speaking Volumes
Meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 7.30pm to 9pm.
Contact - speakingvols@googlemail.com.
Crime Readering Group
Meets on the second Wednesday of every other month from 7.30pm – 9pm.
This group is for anyone who enjoys crime and thrillers.
Contact: Hazel Lees on hazel.s.lees@gmail.com
VIP Reading Group
A group for visually impaired people who meet every two months to discuss a wide range of books which are made available in Large Print and audio format.
email nick.coe@hants.gov.uk

If you’d like to start up a new group we can supply useful guidelines to help you get started, and sets of books.
Library Service Reading Groups

Find other reading groups in the area or spread the word about your reading group on these websites

Hampshire Libraries Reading Groups
eVOLve - the interactive website for Community and Voluntary sector organisations serving Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Penguin Readers Group