Reading & Writing Groups
We have Readers and Writers Groups For All!
If you are looking to join a group you have come to the right place. We have informal, friendly groups and new members are always welcome! Find information about ALL Live Borders Library Events HERE on our new webpage.
Readers Groups
Please see details below of the reading groups that are currently running, for more information or to book call your local library, details for all of our Libraries can be found HERE
How about starting up your own Readers group? For the digital users amongst us we select one title per month which has unlimited loans for both Audio and eBook – the unlimited titles are listed at the top of our Borrowbox page. For those who prefer the feeling of a real book we have a selection of titles with around 12 copies available on request, listed HERE
In The Library Readers Groups
| Readers Group | Venue | Day | Time | Next On |
| Readers Group One | Galashiels Library | First Monday each Month | 14:00 | Monday 6 January |
| Peebles Library Readers Group | Peebles Library | Last Monday each Month | 10:30 | Monday 6 January |
| Kelso Library Readers’ Group | Kelso Library Contact Centre | Last Tuesday each Month | 14:30 | Tuesday 28 January |
| The Monday Book Group | Hawick Library | First Monday each Month | 14.30 | Monday 6 January |
Open Book Shared Reading Group
Join us for a different reading group experience. The group has the same friendly welcome but the difference is you don’t need to read anything in advance. Our leader reads part of a novel, a short story or poem aloud. Everyone receives a copy of the text so you can read along if you wish. Sit back and relax as your group dives into new stories and old favourites, centred around a monthly theme.
If you would like more information about shared reading and the benefits of the group visit Open Book.
Contact Galashiels Library for any queries about this group on 01896 664170 or email libgalashiels@liveborders1.org.uk
| GROUP | VENUE | DAY | TIME | BOOK |
| Open Book Shared Reading Group | Galashiels Library | Last Tuesday of each Month:
28 January 2025 |
14:00 – 15:00 | No Need to Book – Drop In |
Online Readers Groups
Our Online Reading Groups meet once a month and with two types of groups for you to choose from all you need to do is pick your favourite!
Download Readers Group
Download and read the monthly selected title then meet and discuss – members will require a Digital Library membership and access to Borrowbox
Read Your Own Readers Group
Members will come together to discuss their current read whether it be fiction, non-fiction, a magazine article or even a play. The group offers the opportunity to learn about different authors and broaden your own reading horizons. Members are given the chance to evaluate and share what they have been reading with the rest of the group.
For more information and joining details contact Galashiels Library on 01896 664170 or email libgalashiels@liveborders1.org.uk
The reading groups can accommodate 10 people and run on the first Monday of every month:
| Download Group | Time | Read Your Own Group | Time | Next On |
| First Monday each month | 15:00 | First Monday each month | 13:30 | Monday 6 January |
The Walk and Talk Book Group is not your usual book group!
Meetings start with a walk in the local area and then head back to the Library to discuss the book of the month. At each meeting group members will receive a new title to read for discussion at the next monthly meeting. Please see below for details of when the walks will take place.
To book a place on our walk and talk groups or for more information please contact Galashiels Library on 01896 664170 or email libgalashiels@liveborders1.org.uk
| Group | Meeting Place | Day | Time | Next On |
| Melrose group | Melrose Library | Last Thursday each Month | 10:00 | Thursday 30 January |
| Eyemouth group | Eyemouth Library | 2nd Tuesday each month | 14:00 | Tuesday 14 January |
| Galashiels group | Galashiels Library | First Tuesday each month | 10:00 | Tuesday 7 January |
Book Blether
Are you fed up reading the same books? Want to try something new but not sure where to start? Come and join us for Book Blether.
Our informal groups share what they have been reading, recommend new titles and share inspiration.
| Group | Venue | Day | Time |
| Galashiels | Galashiels Library | Currently Taking a Break | Be Back Soon |
| Peebles | Peebles Library, Gallery & Museum | First Thursday each month – 9 January 2025 | 2.30pm |
For more information contact your preferred Library –
Galashiels Library on 01896 664170 or email libgalashiels@liveborders1.org.uk
Peebles Library on 01721 726333 or email libpeebles@liveborders1.org.uk
Writers Groups
Our writing groups are informal and supportive and a warm welcome is guaranteed.
| Group | Venue | Day | Time | Next On |
| Hawick Library Writers Group | Hawick Library | 2nd Tuesday each month | 13.30 | 14 January 2025 |
| Peebles Writers Group | Peebles Library, Gallery & Museum | First Monday each month | 10.30 | 6 January 2025 |
| Peebles Scribblers | Peebles Library, Gallery & Museum | Every Thursday | 10.30 | 9 January 2025 |
For more information and to join any of our Writers Groups please email or call the relevant library.
Hawick Library – Tel: 01450 364640 or email libhawick@liveborders1.org.uk
Peebles Library, Gallery & Museum – Tel: 01721 726333 or email libpeebles@liveborders1.org.uk
Please note – Peebles Scribblers are an independent, small and lively group who devise a programme of workshops and are committed to improving their written work. Peebles Library will pass on your contact details to them.
