Reading and Writing

If you want to read new things, meet people who also like reading, join a reading group, get creative with writing, come to author events and poetry readings, as well as writing workshops... you've come to the right place.

A place for book lovers to participate in online discussions about books, reading and our library services.  

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Leicestershire Libraries supports readers at all levels, and with all interests.  We lend books to around 80 reading groups.  We select popular  books for the reading groups catalogue.  We also support new reading groups, organise events with authors, poetry readings and other literary events.

There are several writing groups around the county, each of which has its own characteristics and activities.  For a lot of writers, a writing group provides great support, a chance to pick up tips, share ideas and manuscripts.

Use our map to find crime authors and reading from regions of the East Midlands: