Book clubs

 

 

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Be Reading Rebel!

Book Club Day UK (11 September 2026) will be a day celebrates the joy, connection and impact of shared reading, while supporting more people to start or join book clubs in their communities.
For 2026, we are inviting people to be a reading rebel and join a book club, make their book clubs more visible or invite someone new to join their club in September.

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Reading group at plaistow library
 
Book Clubs
Book club at Plaistow Library

Love reading and discovering new authors? Join our friendly Reading Group at Plaistow Library, where book lovers come together to share recommendations, discuss favourite reads, and explore new genres. Whether you're a regular reader or looking for inspiration for your next book, you'll be warmly welcomed. No booking is required, just come along and join the conversation.

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reading group at Canning Town
 
Book Clubs
Book club at Canning Town Library

Meet fellow readers, exchange ideas, and discover your next great read at Plaistow Library's Reading Group. Enjoy relaxed discussions about books, authors, and literary favourites in a welcoming community setting. It's a great opportunity to broaden your reading horizons and connect with others who share a passion for books.

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Reading group at Custom House
 
Book Clubs
Book club at Custom house

Looking for your next great read? Our Book club offers a relaxed and welcoming space to discuss books, discover new authors, and connect with other readers from the local community. Free to attend and open to all adults, it's the perfect opportunity to enjoy lively literary conversations and expand your reading list. Just turn up and join us at Custom House Library.

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Featured Book club times

  • Canning Town library - Last Thursday of the Month
  • Custom House library - 3rd Saturday of the Month
  • Plaistow library - 1st Thursday of the Month
  • Stratford library - 1st Tuesday of the Month

 

Starting a book club

Starting a book club in the library is simple.

Decide on a  possible day, date and time and discuss it with a senior member of staff at your local Newham library.

Once all is agreed, follow that by inviting friends, family, colleagues, or other interested readers to join. Aim for around 8 to 10 members, although groups can be any size.

 

Agree on a method for selecting books, such as taking turns choosing titles or voting as a group, we advise choosing 3 different titles and asking senior staff based at the library to reserve books 3 weeks in advance, prior your meeting.

During meetings, encourage respectful discussion and ensure everyone has an opportunity to contribute.

 

Once your club is established, you can register it on the Book Club Hub to help manage members, track books, access reading resources, and find book offers and recommendations.

Download the PDF guide - How to start a book club

 

Book club day

Book Club Day UK (11 September 2026) will be a day celebrates the joy, connection and impact of shared reading, while supporting more people to start or join book clubs in their communities.
For 2026, we are inviting people to be a reading rebel and join a book club, make their book clubs more visible or invite someone new to join their club in September.


The messages are get your books out, find your people and build stronger communities. The day is a chance to bring people together to enjoy the power of reading and book talk, us our Book Club Hub to apply for book club sets to read and review, discover resources and welcome new readers into their circle. Go to 'Reading Rebellion page'

Book Club Hub

The Book Club Hub, formerly known as Reading Groups for Everyone, is the safe space for UK book club members or those who want to join a book club, or those who want to hear what other book clubs think about books! It is community for book clubs in all kinds of places and is made up of all kinds of people.

 

We know how important reading for pleasure is and the positive difference it makes to our lives. Book Clubs are a great way to make friends, feel connected and empowered to try books you’d never have come across otherwise. 

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