Reading Groups in Dublin City Libraries

Reading groups are a popular way for book lovers to discuss books, both fiction and non-fiction, in an informal friendly setting. Some groups meet in libraries or each other's homes, some in pubs or restaurants. We also host Irish language reading groups.

The following is a list of libraries that host groups:-

• Ballyfermot  01 6269324 / 5 (2 groups. Group I - first Wednesday of each month, 6.30pm; Group II - third Thursday of each month, 3pm)
• Ballymun   01 8421890 (the Afternoon Reading Group meets on first Tuesday of the month from 3pm to 5pm. The Evening Reading Group meets on the last Monday of the month from 6.30pm - 8pm)
• Cabra    01 8691414 ('Bookends' Readers' Group, first Tuesday of each month, 7pm.  'Points of View' book club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 12pm)
• Central Library, ILAC Shopping Centre 01 8734333
  'Page Turners' Readers' Group, first Monday of each month, 6.30pm (contact Beata Molendowski 01 8734333)
  Sci-Fi bookclub, Second Tuesday of each month, 6.30pm (contact Barry Meggs 01 8734333)
  Club Leabhar, an Irish language bookclub: places are limited so please contact Librarian, first Wednesday of each month, 6.30pm (contact Tim Griffin 01 8734333)
  English language bookclub, this bookclub is for people who want to improve their English. Second Monday of each month, 2.30pm  (contact Padraic Stack or Deirdre O'Reilly 01 8734333)   
• Charleville Mall  01 8749619 (first Thursday of each month, 11.30am)
• Coolock   01 8477781 (first Thursday of each month, 11.30am)
• Dolphin’s Barn  01 4540681 (first Monday of each month, 7.00pm)
• Donaghmede  01 8482833 (last Thursday of each month, 7pm)
• Drumcondra  01 8377206 (third Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm)
• Finglas   01 834 4906 (Morning reading group, first Thursday of each month, 11.30am; Evening reading group, second Wednesday of each month, 6.30pm)
• Inchicore 01 4533793 (last Thursday of every month at 11.30am)
• Kevin Street 01 4753794 (first Monday of each month, 2.30-3.30pm)
• Pearse Street   01 6744888 (Morning Readers' Group, first Thursday of each month, 11.30; Evening Readers' Group, last Tuesday of each month, 7pm
• Pembroke 01 6689575 Two groups. (Group I meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm and group II meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7pm)
• Phibsboro 01 8304341 (Monday Adult Book club – meet on the last Monday of each month, 6.30pm; Wednesday Readers – meet on the third Wednesday of each month, 6.30pm. New members welcome!)
• Raheny   01 8315521 (every second Monday, 11am)
• Rathmines  01 4973539 (Afternoon Reading Group, second Wednesday of the month 3.00pm - 4.00pm - new readers welcome. Evening Reading Group, last Tuesday of each month, 7pm)
• Terenure   01 4907035 (2 groups. Group I - first Monday of each month, 7pm; Group II - first Wednesday of each month, 7pm)
• Walkinstown  01 4558159 (second Thursday of each month, 2pm)

Dates and times may vary, so check with the library in advance if interested in participating in one of the reading groups.

There are a number of reading groups that are also affiliated to branch libraries.

Affiliation

If you are a member of a reading group and would like to affiliate to Dublin City Public Libraries contact the librarian at your nearest branch library.

Why Affiliate?

• Books you require will be obtained (subject to certain conditions)
• Members have priority booking for Readers' Day
• Members receive copies of 'newBOOKSmag'
• Members receive copies of 'Fiction Matters'
• Members receive advance notification about many book events

Resource:
Bibliofemme - An Irish Bookclub Website