Due to a fire in Walworth Town Hall on Monday 25 March, the Walworth One Stop Shop, Cuming Museum and Newington Library are closed. Alternative locations are now available for many affected services.
Book groups in Southwark
Book groups in Southwark libraries
Blue Anchor Library book group
First Tuesday of every month, 7pm to 8.30pm at Blue Anchor Library.
For more information please contact Christina Ojo on 020 7525 6303.
Camberwell Library book group
Second Tuesday of every month, 7pm to 8.30pm at Camberwell Library.
For more information please contact Mark Rodenhurst on 020 7525 6329.
Canada Water Library evening book group
Second Thursday of every month, 7pm to 8.30pm, Canada Water Library.
For more information please contact Benedict Spencer on 020 7525 2933.
Dulwich Library book group
You are invited to join our large, friendly group for the lively discussion of a diverse range of literary fiction. Even if you don't manage to read the book in time, you are still very welcome to come and join us. Just pop in to Dulwich Library.
Last Thursday of every month, 7.30pm to 9pm.
For more information please contact Wendy Williams on 020 7525 6236.
Dulwich Library poetry group
If you'd like to share some poetry with us, we'd be very glad to see you at Dulwich Library's poetry reading group. We enjoy looking at a wide range of poets, from any culture, and any age. Don't worry if you're a bit nervous of reading to a group, someone else will always be happy to read your favourites for you.
First Friday of every month, 2pm to 3.30pm.
For more information please contact Wendy Williams on 020 7525 6236.
Dulwich Library biography group
A wide range of books based on real life experiences are read every month.
Second Wednesday of every month, 2.30pm to 4pm.
For more information please contact Wendy Siemaszko on 020 7525 6230.
Dulwich Library science fiction group
We discuss titles ranging from Oryx and Crake to The Yiddish Policeman's Union and conversation branches out into science, literature, the future, the present and what exactly is science fiction? We are a friendly, diverse group with a good balance of men and women. Interested? Then come along and give us a try.
Third Thursday of every month, 7.30pm to 9pm at Dulwich Library.
For more information please contact David Penn on 020 7525 6234.
Grove Vale Library book group
Fourth Tuesday of every month, 7pm to 8.30pm.
For more information please contact Gundula Wegener on 020 8693 5802.
John Harvard Library book group
Third Friday of every month, 1pm to 2pm, John Harvard Library.
For more information please contact Nell Moreton on 020 7525 4528.
John Harvard Library classic literature book group
Each month the group will discuss pre-1920 classic literature from around the world.
Last Monday of every month, 1pm to 2pm.
For more information please contact Luke Evans on 020 7525 4528.
Newington Library book group
This group is currently suspended until Newington Library reopens.
Newington Library current affairs book group
This group has temporarily relocated to Peckham Library. A friendly and informal group. Each month the group discusses books relating to a specific topic. Refreshments provided.
Last Thursday of every month, 7pm to 8.30pm, Peckham Library.
For more information please contact Stefano Battaglia 020 7525 0230.
Newington Library poetry group
This group has temporarily relocated to East Street Library. Each month the group reads and discusses a different set of poems by a single author, or on themes, or from a particular period, or anything you like. Do bring your own favourites. We also have occasional author visits.
Third Monday of every month, 7pm to 8.30pm, East Street Library.
For more information please conatact Trevor Westcarr on 020 7525 2107.
Peckham Library book group
Last Tuesday of every month, 6.30pm to 7.45pm, Peckham Library.
For more information please contact Sandra Agard on 020 7525 0230.
Peckham Library Graphic Novel book group
Second Tuesday of every month, 6pm to 7.30pm, Peckham Library.
For more information please contact Lawrence Pycock on 020 7525 0203.
Book groups for children and teenagers
We also have reading groups for families and teenagers.
Please see our reading activites for children page and our teenage zone page for more information.
Please see the Southwark Libraries events page for information about other book related activities.
