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 Reading 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: Caroline Beasley on c.beasley48@btinternet.com
Crime Reading Group
Meets on the second Wednesday every month from 7.30pm – 9pm.
This group is for anyone who enjoys crime and thrillers.
Contact Kate Pearson on kate.pearson@hants.gov.uk
Classics Reading Group
Meets on the second Thursday of every month from 7.30pm – 9pm.
This group read a wide range of classic texts.
Contact Tom Anderson on winchester.discovery.centre@hants.gov.uk
Chatterbooks Winchester
Meets on the second Friday of every month 4pm – 5pm.
For Children aged 8-11 ~ a fun session of book discussions, activities and games!
Contact Kate Pearson on kate.pearson@hants.gov.uk
VIP Reading Group
A group for visually impaired people who meet on the second monday of every other month to discuss a wide range of books which are made available in Large Print and audio format.
Contact Nick Coe on nickcoe77@gmail.com
HIP Reading Group
A group for hearing impaired people who meet on the first Wednesday of every month 10.30am – 12noon to discuss a wide range of novels.
Contact Nick Coe - nickcoe77@gmail.com

If you’d like to start up a new group we can supply useful guidelines to help you get started, and access to sets of books. Find out more about how the Library Service supports 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