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CARLOW
| Club | Description | Contact |
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| Carlow Central Library | The Mixed Bag Bookclub meet in Carlow Central Library on the THIRD Tuesday evening of each month at 6pm. Each month a different theme is chosen | |
| St. Leo's College Student Bookclub |
For more information on our first bookclub pick and to register your interest, email or message us on Instagram |
CAVAN
| Club | Description | Contact |
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| Bailieborough Library Book Club | Meets on last Thursday of every month at 1pm in Bailieborough Library | 042 966577 |
| Belturbet Library | This group meet on the last Saturday of each month at 10am | 049 9522683 |
| Cootehill Library Book Club | Meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm in Cootehill Library | 049 5559873 |
| Johnston Central Library | Cavan Reading Group (Established 1999) Meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 1pm | 049 437850 |
CLARE
| Club | Description | Contact |
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| De Valera Library Adult Book Club | Three reading groups which meet monthly to discuss books. Our aim is to share with others the pleasures of reading and to expand our members' reading experiences | 065 6846353 |
| De Valera Library Children's Book Club | A reading group for children which meets monthly (apart from summer months) to discuss books chosen in advance by library staff and the children themselves. The children also complete book reviews, compete in fun quizzes, play games and use the Internet to research books and authors | 065 6846353 |
| De Valera Library Staff Led Adult Book Club | Staff led reading groups which meet monthly to discuss books. Our aim is to share with others the pleasures of reading and to expand our members' reading experiences | 065 6846353 |
| Ennistymon Library Adult Book Club | Join us for a cuppa and a natter to share your thoughts on our chosen book | 065 7071245 |
| Ennistymon Library Junior Book Hub | Our Junior Book Hub is for developing readers aged 6 to 8 | 065 7071245 |
| Ennistymon Library Senior Book Club | This book club is for confident readers aged 9 to 12 | 065 7071245 |
| Kilkee Library Adult Book Club | A reading group which meets monthly to discuss books. Our aim is to share with others the pleasures of reading and to expand our members' reading experiences | 065 9056034 |
| Kilkee Library Children's Book Club | A reading group which meets monthly to review material chosen by the bookclub members and to share interpretations and thoughts on the chosen books | 065 9056034 |
| Killaloe Library Adult Book Club | Every third Thursday of the month at 12pm | 061 376062 |
| Kilmihil Library Children's Book Club | Reading group for 9/10/11 year olds (3rd or 4th class). The group will read a book suitable for their age and meet together to discuss | 065 9050528 |
| Kilrush Library Adult Book Club | A reading group which meets monthly to review material chosen by the bookclub members and to share interpretations and thoughts on the chosen books | 065 9051504 |
| Kilrush Library Adult Non-Fiction Book Club | A reading group which meets monthly to review non-fiction material by the bookclub members and to share interpretations and thoughts on the chosen books | 065 9051504 |
| Kilrush Library Children's Book Club | A reading group which meets monthly to review material chosen by the bookclub members and to share interpretations and thoughts on the chosen books | 065 9051504 |
| Miltown Malbay Library Children's Book Club | A reading group for children to discuss books that are chosen in advance | 065 7084822 |
| Newmarket-on-Fergus Library Adult Book Club | A reading group which meets monthly to discuss books. Our aim is to share with others the pleasures of reading and to expand our members' reading experiences | 061 368411 |
| Scariff Library Adult Book Club | A reading group which meets monthly to discuss books. Our aim is to share with others the pleasures of reading and to expand our members' reading experiences | 061 922893 |
| Scariff Library Children's Book Club | A reading group for children which meets monthly to discuss books chosen in advance by library staff and the children themselves. The children also complete book reviews, compete in fun quizzes, play games and use the Internet to research books and authors. Suitable for 9 to 12 year olds | 061 922893 |
| Shannon Library Adult Book Clubs | Reading groups which meet monthly to discuss books. Our aim is to share with others the pleasures of reading and to expand our members' reading experiences | 061 364266 |
| Shannon Library Children's Book Club | A reading group for children which meets monthly (apart from summer months) to discuss books chosen in advance by library staff and the children themselves. The children also complete book reviews, compete in fun quizzes, play games and use the Internet to research books and authors | 061 364266 |
| Sixmilebridge Library Adult Book Club | A reading group which meets monthly to discuss books. Our aim is to share with others the pleasures of reading and to expand our members' reading experiences | 061 369678 |
CORK
| Club | Description | Contact |
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| Central Library, Grand Parade | The Second Tuesday club meet in the Central Library at 2.00 pm on second Tuesday of each month. The Saturday Book club meet on selected Saturdays at 11.15 am. The Companions of Cordoba specialise in reading non-fiction. They meet every Saturday 3.30p.m. - 5.00p.m |
021 4924900 |
| Bishopstown Library, Wilton | The Lucky Dip Club is a bookclub with a difference! Members chose their own book and chat informally about books and authors. There are opportunities to attend book launches, trips and visits to places of literary interest. This vibrant and active group meets on the first Friday of every month from 11.00-1.00pm | 021 4924950 |
| Blackpool Library, Redforge Road, Blackpool | Book Club meets at 2.30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month, in the Adult Library | 021 4924933 |
| Douglas Library, Douglas Village Shopping Centre | The Douglas Book Club meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 11.00am and currently have 21 members. Usually there is no set book, members discuss what they are reading at the moment. A few times a year they will chose one particular book to read, usually a classic | 021 4924932 |
| Hollyhill Library, Foyle Avenue, Knocknaheeny | One of the newer book clubs in our services, Hollyhill Readers met for the first time in January 2007. The group meets every 2 months, on the third Tuesdays in January, March, May, July, September and November. New members are always welcome | 021 4924928 |
| Mayfield Library, Old Youghal Road | The Frank O’Connor Library Book Club has been meeting since 1994. Members meet once a month, September - June to discuss books and writers. Occasionally the members organize activities and excursions around a literary theme. The meetings take place on the second Wednesday of each month, beginning at 11.00 a.m. Membership is free and new members always welcome | 021 4924935 |
| Tory Top Library, Ballyphehane | The Book club in Tory Top Library is an active group that also organises trips and lectures for members. New members are welcome. The club meets on the last Tuesday of each month at 11.00a.m | 021 4924934 |
| Baile Mhuirne Library | Book club has 10 members at present | [email protected] |
| Ballincollig Library | 2 clubs with a total of 18 members | [email protected] |
| Bandon Library | Book club has 10 members | [email protected] |
| Bantry Library | Book club has 12 members | [email protected] |
| Blarney Library | Book club has 11 members | [email protected] |
| Carrigaline Library | Book club has 11 members | [email protected] |
| Clonakilty Library | One bookclub with 7 members | [email protected] |
| Fermoy Library | Book club has 19 members | [email protected] |
| Glanmire Library | Book club has 7 members | 021 4821627 |
| Macroom Library | Book club has 8 members | [email protected] |
| Mallow Library | Book club has 14 members | [email protected] |
| Mitchelstown Library | Book club has a total of 12 members | [email protected] |
| Skibbereen Library | Book club has 12 members | [email protected] |
DUBLIN
| Club | Description | Contact |
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| Ballyfermot Library | Tuesday Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm. For Adults.
This book club is now full. Contact Ballyfermot Library to join the waiting list. Ballyfermot Library Junior Book Club meets last Monday of every month at 3.30pm. |
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| Ballymun Library | Please note that most of the following book clubs take a break for the month of July. Evening Book Club meets on the last Monday of the month at 6.30pm. The Ballymun Murder Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 6.30pm. Members read crime fiction. Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 6.30pm. Baby Book Club, suitable for new born to 2 year olds, meets on Monday mornings from 10.00am to 10.45am (during term time - break during July and August). Baby Book Club includes stories, activities and toys. Toddler Book Club, suitable for 2 year olds to pre-school, meets on Thursday mornings from 10.00am to 10.45am (during term time - break during July and August). Toddler Book Club includes stories, activities and toys. |
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| Cabra Library | First Wednesday meets first Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Points of View book club meets every second Wednesday of the month at 12pm. |
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| Central Library | Page Turners meets first Monday of the month from 5.45-6.45pm. Apologies, we are currently full and not taking new members. (Nov 2023) Science Fiction meets second Tuesday of the month from 5.30-6.30pm. The current genre is ‘space opera’ as opposed to ‘hard science’ science fiction or fantasy. Short Stories Book Club meets third Tuesday of every month at 5:45pm. |
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| Charleville Mall Library | Royal Canal Book Club is organised with Phibsboro Library. Last Wednesday of each Month at 7pm via Zoom. | Website |
| Coolock Library | Coolock Library Book Club meets on the last Tuesday of every month at 7pm. The Morning Book Club meets on the last Wednesday of every month at 11am. This final Wednesday morning book club will be March 28. This will be replaced by The Saturday book club - first meeting on 27 April at 2pm. Drop in to pick up your copy of the latest book club choice or contact Coolock Library for more details. |
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| Dolphin's Barn Library | The Grand Canal Book Club meets on the second Monday of every month at 6.30pm. The Dolphin's Barn Book Club meets on the last Thursday of the month at 11am. |
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| Donaghmede Library | The Thursday Book Club meets every Thursday from 2 - 3.30pm. They read one book a month but gather weekly to discuss. Easy Readers Book Club meets the last Thursday of the month from 6.30 -7.45pm. |
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| Drumcondra Library | Drumcondra Library Book Club meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 6.30pm. The book club is fully subscribed, please contact the library to be added to the waiting list. | |
| Dublin Book Club Meetup Group | As the name of the group suggests we love to read. This is about the enjoyment of reading, no one in this group should feel obliged to read EVERY book EVERY month. We all lead busy lives. We are an easy going bunch. Come and make some new friends, share a laugh, have a few drinks, have something to eat, talk about all types of topics & generally just have a good time. | Website |
| Dublin Children's History Book Club | One of the clubs dedicated to children's reading of history related books is facilitated by Dublin's Historian in Residence for Children Dervilia Roche. the Children’s History Book Club meets on the last Saturday of the month at 2pm, and alternates between Zoom and in-person meetups at Richmond Barracks. The books discussed are chosen by children. | Website |
| Dublin Ladies Book Club | Dublin Ladies Book Club is a book club that runs out of Dublin, Ireland. Group leader Ann-Marie leads a group of 500+ women who love meeting up to read fiction and non-fiction books, including contemporary fiction, classics, mystery novels and historical fiction. All women who can attend their meetings in and around Dublin, Ireland, are welcome to Dublin Ladies Book Club’s online monthly book club meetings. Meetings are usually held on the first Saturday of every month. Whether or not they have been able to read the book of the month, all participants are welcome to join discussions about books like “Still Life” by Louise Penny and “Sorrow and Bliss” by Meg Mason. | Website |
| Feminist Book Club in Dublin | Based in Dublin, Ireland, Feminist Book Club in Dublin is a book club with over 2,300 active members. Group organizer Claire W welcomes feminist readers who are looking for an opportunity to meet other women to share thoughts on fiction and non-fiction books about feminism. Monthly book club meetings are usually held online on the last Monday of the month and are free of charge. | Website |
| Finglas Library | Please note that all Finglas Library book clubs take a break for July and August. Saturday Book Club is on the first Saturday of the month at 2pm. Tuesday Book Club is fully subscribed, please contact the library to be added to the waiting list. This book club meets at 11am on the first Tuesday of every month. (Book clubs take a break during July and August) Junior Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 3.45pm. For children aged 9 to 12 years old. Toddler Book Group run by Barnardos meets on Thursdays and Fridays during term-time. The two morning sessions are fully subscribed presently, please contact Barnardos or the library for more details or to register interest. |
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| Gay Men's Book Club Dublin | The Gay Men's Book Club Dublin is exactly as it sounds, a book club for gay men! We meet on the last Thursday of each month and collectively decide (by vote) on the next book to read as a club. The literature doesn't have to have a gay theme or gay characters, but I'm sure this will come up from time to time. | Website |
| Just Us Book Club | We meet once a month to discuss our book of the month. To get notifications on the next book club Dublin meeting, sign up for our book club newsletter | |
| Light House Cinema Book Club | Light House & Cinema Book Club selects the best (and worst!) book to film adaptations to watch and discuss in our unique monthly book club. Each month we'll pick a different book and film adaptation for discussion. Read the book, then join us for the film and a discussion afterwards in our bar. Great chats, great people and great fun on the last Monday of every month | Website |
| Marino Library | Marino Library book club meets once a month on a Saturday afternoon at 3pm. Please contact Marino Library first to check the date. | |
| Pearse Street Library | Thursday Morning Book Club meets on the first Thursday of every month at 11am. | Website |
| Phibsboro Library | The Wednesday Readers Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 6.30pm. New Members are welcome. | Website |
| Raheny Library | Raheny Library Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of every month from 11 to 12.30pm. Spaces are limited so booking is essential. Copies of the book available in the library. The Brainy Bees Book Club meets on the last Tuesday of every month from 3.15pm to 4pm for ages 10-12 years old only. |
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| Rathmines Library | Rathmines Library Wednesday Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 2.45pm. All welcome. | Website |
| The Gloss Book Club Dublin | The Dublin chapter has been in place since 2017. We have about 6 core members 30 or so active members | Website |
| Trinity College Book Club | We meet from 6:30-7:30pm on the third Tuesday of the month (during term) to discuss a piece of recently translated literature. New members are always welcome and may drop in and out as it suits. Admission is free and we meet online. All books are available to order from good bookshops and public libraries | Website |
| Walkinstown Library | Walkinstown Readers meet every second Thursday at 2.30pm. | Website |
GALWAY
| Club | Description | Contact |
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| Charlie Byrne’s Book Club | Charlie Byrne’s Book Club started back in February 2013 with Old Filth by Jane Gardam. The members are a mix of men and women, ages 20-something-ish to 70-something-ish, and always welcome new members of all ages, genders, and reading tastes | |
| Silent Book Club Galway | Silent Book Club Galway takes place every two weeks, around 7 PM at the Secret Garden in William Street. Join us for some tea, great pastries and some quality reading time. Plus, there's usually a cat wandering around the premises |
KERRY
| Club | Description | Contact |
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| Cahirciveen Library | Cahirciveen Library hosts a book club with 10 members | [email protected] |
| Killorglin Library | Killorglin Library book club has membership of 12 | [email protected] |
| Tralee Library | Tralee Library hosts a book club comprising of 14 members | [email protected] |
KILDARE
| Club | Description | Contact |
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| Athy Library | Athy Library currently runs two adult book clubs.They both meet once a month | 045 980555 |
| Ballitore Community Library | The Book Worms Book Club meets at Ballitore Community Library every four to six weeks | 059 8623344 |
| Celbridge Community Library | Celbridge Community Library facilitates 6 adult book clubs and a childrens' club | 045 980994 |
| Clane Library | Clane Library Book club meets once a month. For further details contact Clane Library | 045 892716 |
| Kilcullen Community Library | Kilcullen Community Library hosts a Baby Book Club every Tuesday | 045 482193 |
| Kildare Community Library | Kildare Community Library Book Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 7pm to 8pm | 045 520235 |
| Leixlip Library | Leixlip Library hosts 3 Book Clubs. The Book Clubs take a break during the months of July and August | 01 6060050 |
| Maynooth Community Library | Maynooth Community Library hosts two adult Book Clubs | 045 980493 |
| Naas Community Library | Naas Community Library hosts three adult Book Clubs.They were established in March 2004 | 045 879111 |
| Newbridge Community Library | Newbridge Community Library hosts two adult Book Club and two children’s Book Clubs | 045 906130 |
| Rathangan Library | Rathangan Library hosts two Book Clubs | 045 528078 |
ONLINE
| Club | Description | Contact |
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| GAA Museum Virtual Book Club | Each month our GAA Museum team will choose a well-known GAA book to read and review and at the end of the month, the museum will host a free online interview with the author, in which members can submit questions and comments | Website |
| The Irish Times Book Club | Sign up to the Irish Times books newsletter for features, podcasts and more | Website |
| The Rick O'Shea Book Club | The book club has been running over on Facebook since it was started in July 2014 by RTE broadcaster Rick O’Shea. There are now 20,000 of us, making us Ireland’s biggest book club. | |
| IrishCentral Book Club | Each month, the IrishCentral Book Club selects an Irish book or an Irish author to celebrate the amazing ability of the Irish to tell a good story |