Join a reading group

To keep our customers safe we have closed our Libraries for the duration of the coronavirus crisis and until advised by government.

Do not worry about overdue books and charges as we will deal with these for you. We will renew all your items for three months so do hold onto them for us and keep them safe. If you need help we can still assist you by phone 020 7926 0750 or email libraries@lambeth.gov.uk

Over the coming weeks we will continue to offer as many online services as we possibly can during these unprecedented times and you can use our e-library for free with your library card (E-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines and e-comics) just go to www.lambeth.gov.uk/LibraryServicesOnline.

If you’d like a regular newsletter of what services and activities we have online, including Free film streaming, Wriggle and Rhyme sessions for under 5s, reading groups and local history talks, please do sign up and choose ‘libraries’.

Our reading groups have transferred online and you can get further information on what each group is reading by emailing Tim at todell@lambeth.gov.uk

We’ll keep you posted on any changes and let you know as soon as our buildings can reopen. Look after each other and stay safe.
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Joining a reading group is completely free and newcomers are always welcome. Find your local group below and come along to a session.

Brixton Central Library reading group
Meets first Tuesday of each month, 6.30-8pm
Contact Andrew O’Brien for details.
Tel: 020 7926 1056
Email: BrixtonLendingLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Venue: Brixton Central Library

Brixton Chick Lit reading Group
Meets Third Thursday of the Month, 7pm
Contact Marie Ayoola for details.
Tel: 020 7926 1056
Email: BrixtonLendingLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Venue: Brixton Central Library

Brixton Radical Readers reading group
Meets second Friday of each month, 7pm
Contact Ruth Cashman for details.
Tel: 020 7926 1056
Email: BrixtonLendingLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Venue: Brixton Central Library

Carnegie Library reading group
Meets first Monday of each month, 6.30-8pm
Contact Rita Chakraborty for details.
Tel: 020 7926 0750
Email: rchakraborty@lambeth.gov.uk
Venue: Carnegie Library

Clapham Library reading group
Meets last Thursday of each month, 7-8.30pm
Contact Marie Ayoola for details
Tel: 020 7926 0717
Email: claphamlibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Venue: Clapham Library

Clapham Library Book @ Breakfast reading group
Meets every Thursday, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Contact Clapham Library for details
Tel: 020 7926 0717
Email: claphamlibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Venue: Clapham Library

Clapham Library Crime & Thriller reading group
Meets third Monday of each month, 7-8.30pm
Contact  Arthur Lech for details
Tel: 020 7926 0717
Email: claphamlibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Venue: Clapham Library

Durning Library reading group
Meets last Wednesday of each month, 7 – 8.30pm
Contact Liz Buchannan for details.
Tel: 020 7926 8682
Email: durninglibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Venue: Durning Library

Minet Library reading group
Meets second Monday of each month, 6.30 – 8pm
Contact Alex Hopkins for details.
Tel: 020 7926 1075
Email: AHopkins@lambeth.gov.uk
Venue: Minet Library

South Lambeth Library reading group
Meets second Thursday of each month, 6.30-8pm
Contact Edwin Macrae for details.
Tel: 020 7926 0705
Email: southlambethlibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Venue: South Lambeth Library

South Lambeth Crime reading group
Meets fourth Thursday of each month, 3-4pm
Contact Edwin Macrae for details.
Tel: 020 7926 0705
Email: southlambethlibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Venue: South Lambeth Library

South Lambeth Book Break reading group
Meets every Thursday, 2pm – 3.45pm
Contact Edwin Macrae for details.
Tel: 020 7926 0705
Email: southlambethlibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Venue: South Lambeth Library

Streatham Library reading group
Meets first Wednesday of each month, 7-8pm
Contact Pauline Edole for details.
Tel: 020 7926 6768
Email: streathamlibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Venue: Streatham Library

Streatham Library Book @ Breakfast reading group
Meets every Wednesday, 10.15am – 11.45am
Contact Sadat Januzi for details.
Tel: 020 7926 6768
Email: streathamlibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Venue: Streatham Library

Upper Norwood Library reading group
Meets First Saturday of each month, 2.30-4pm
Contact Will Forrest for details.
Tel: 020 7926 1063
Email: WForrest@lambeth.gov.uk
Venue: Upper Norwood Library

Waterloo Library reading group
Meets third Wednesday of each month, 6-7.30pm
Contact Magdalena Giadla for details.
Tel: 0207 926 1075
Email: , MGiadla@lambeth.gov.uk
Venue: Waterloo Library, Oasis Centre

West Norwood Library reading group
Meets last Tuesday of each month, 6.30-8pm
Contact Miranda Broadribb for details.
Tel: 020 7926 8092
Email: westnorwoodlibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Venue:West Norwood Library

West Norwood Crime Group – Crime scene
First Friday of each month, 2-3.30pm
Contact Barbara John for details.
Tel: 020 7926 8092
Email: westnorwoodlibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Venue: West Norwood Library

Who to contact
For more details about all Lambeth’s reading groups and other literary activities, please contact:
Tim O’Dell, Reader Development Officer
Tel: 020 7926 1105
Email: todell@lambeth.gov.uk