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Book Club
Join fellow book lovers for relaxed, friendly discussions. All genres welcome.
Creative & Social
📆1st Wednesday of every month
⏰1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
đź“ŤArcadia Library
đź“‹Fee: Free
Age: 50+
About this group
A warm space to read, reflect and connect.
Each month the library picks a new book and we gather to share our thoughts. No expertise needed — your voice is valued here.
Why it's good for you
• Keeps the mind active and sharp
• Builds friendships in your community
• Encourages regular reading habits
• A safe space to share your views
• Links into the library — free book access
Meet Janet
Your Book Club Host
Janet has been volunteering as our Book Club facilitator for over 2 years, and the group absolutely loves her!
She turns up every month with a warm smile and delicious treats. She has a gift of making every single person in the room feel heard.
Janet is living proof of what Taskforce is about, empowering older people to be confident and take charge. The Book Club works because Janet makes it work, and the membership only keeps going up!
Practical Information
Need to know
Address: Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre, Yew Tree Ave, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3PH
What to bring? Books provided by library (Make sure to order them through Janet).
Bus routes: 150, 171, 191, 192, 197
Accessibility: Fully accessible venue
What happens at a session?
Tea, coffee, say hello!
ARRIVE & SETTLE
BOOK DISCUSSION
Share thoughts on this month's read
MEMBER REVIEWS
Ratings & reactions from participants
Group votes or librarian selects
NEXT BOOK REVEAL
What Members Say
"From the moment I walked in, I felt so welcome. We all get to choose a book, and I always look forward to hearing what everyone else thinks. Plus we get delicious cookies!
— Member, Book Club
" What I love most is that everyone's opinion matters here. You can love or dislike a book but, there is always great conversation. I have discovered books I never would have picked up on my own!​
— Member, Book Club
World Book Day
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đź“– Happy World Book Day!
To celebrate, our book club is sharing some of our all-time favourite books, the stories that stayed with us, shaped us, and that we keep coming back to.
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