Reading group request
Why join a reading group?
- Make new friends
- Explore different genres and authors
- Enjoy lively discussions in a relaxed setting
You can join an existing group or start your own. Your local library can help you find a group near you or offer advice on setting one up.
Reading Group Sets Service
If you run a reading group, you can subscribe to our Reading Group Sets Service, which provides access to curated book sets for group reading.
What’s included?
- Loan of 12 book sets per year
- No request or overdue charges
- Access to a wide selection of titles
Subscription fees
- £45 per year – groups meeting outside the library
- £40 per year – groups meeting in the library
- £20 per year – audiobook reading groups
Subscriptions are paid at the library where you collect your sets.
How to request books
Groups can:
- Submit a completed form twice a year with up to 10 title choices
- Make more frequent requests if needed (allow at least 10 working days for processing)
Reading group sets are issued for 3 months and cannot be renewed. Lost or damaged items must be paid for.
Important information
- Only titles from the Reading Group Sets List are covered by the subscription
- Requests for new or in-demand titles may not be accepted
- If your group wants to read books outside the list, members must borrow them individually and may incur standard library charges
