THE HISTORY BOOK CLUB
Every other Wednesday
1.30pm until 3pm | Online using MS Teams

Join The History Book Club online every other Wednesday. Together we will explore items from Heritage Doncaster's collection and read a book that brings that history to life. A chance to meet new people online, share your thoughts and learn something new.

Don't worry about getting online- we can help!

To sign up contact YourMemories@doncaster.gov.uk or call 01302 737339

Reading Groups

Do you enjoy reading? Would you like to discover new authors and talk to other people about books?  Why not contact your local library to find out more about book clubs or please see the Reading groups document attached to this page.
Reading Group book sets

Reading groups can borrow multiple copies of the same book from the library's collections. Please see the Reading Groups book sets document attached to this page which lists the current sets available, along with brief summaries of the books. Sets can be ordered in advance through your local library.

FOLIO Non-Fiction Reader's Group

Doncaster Libraries have set up a new readers' group to bring lovers of factual books together. This group meets on the 2nd Monday in the month 10.30 a.m. - 11.30 p.m. Venue rotates between Tickhill Library and Central Library.

It is fully subscribed at the moment but names can be taken for a reserve list by contacting the Literacy Team. Contact details below.

For more information contact:
The Literacy Team : (01302) 737991
Email:  literacyteam@doncaster.gov.uk
Reading Groups and Readers' reviews
Reading groups in Doncaster Libraries

Book Break- Shared Reading Group

Shared Reading is a group session that takes place weekly for about an hour. The group leader reads aloud a poem or short story. Group members can also read aloud if they desire, or just listen. The poem and story are then discussed and this will often spark connection, reflection and discovery. Shared reading is a very relaxing and positive experience and is open to all ages, backgrounds and abilities. It can develop confidence, improve health and wellbeing and reduce social isolation.

Come along and experience for yourself the many benefits and pleasures of reading aloud.

If shared reading appeals to you join us every Friday morning in Central Library at 10.30am in Meeting room 4.

We are also looking for volunteers to train as reader leaders. Doncaster Library services has joined forces with national charity The Reader to give people in our region the chance to experience Shared reading and enjoy its benefits. Doncaster, Sheffield and Rotherham libraries are being supported by The Reader and the Arts Council to train up to 30 people to deliver shared reading groups in libraries and community venues.

If you have any questions or for further details please contact the Shared Reading Organisers

Helen Foster

helen.foster@doncaster.gov.uk

Tel 01302 737997

Further information is available on the website

www.thereader.org.uk.

Your Reviews

If you're looking for something new to read, check out our readers' reviews on the library catalogue to see what's recommended. You can join in by sharing your thoughts about the books you've read by upgrading your account and creating a user name on the new library catalogue then adding your review. Reviews are moderated and unacceptable reviews will not be authorised.

There are now even more ways to submit your reviews. You can print the form attached to the page and drop it in at your local library or you can fill in the Review form we will then add your review to the web site.