Book and Screen Clubs
The library offers a wide range of book clubs to suit diverse reading tastes. These clubs meet monthly and members decide on which books are read during the year.
The clubs provide a casual but structured discussion led by an experienced reader with questions and discussion points developed to assist and enrich your thinking about the author and the book.
Membership to any of the book clubs or screen club is free with your annual subscription.
Crime Fiction Book Club
Librarian and avid crime reader Fiona Malcolm is running a Crime fiction book club for our many fans of the genre. There has been strong interest in this club, so join now!
January 17 - We begin at the end by Chris Whitaker
February 21 - The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo
March 21 - The fine art of invisible detection by Robert Goddard
April 18* - Shelter by Catherine Jinks
May 16 - Cold day for murder by Dana Stabenow
June 20 - Sun and shadow by Ake Edwardson
July 18 - Bombay Prince by Sujata Massey
August 15 - Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead
September 19 - Edwin of the iron shoes by Marcia Muller
October 17 - And then there were none by Agatha Christie
November 21 - Murder Club by Nikki Crutchley
December 19 - The law of lines by Hye-Young Pyun
WHEN: 3rd Monday each month
TIME: 5:45 pm
DURATION: 1 hour
* Easter Monday
Friday Lunchtime Book Club
We read a new fiction book each month from a list selected by book club members. Please ask staff about joining as there are a limited number of places available.
February 11 - Moral hazard by Kate Jennings
March 11 - Taboo by Kim Scott
April 8 - Stone sky gold mountain by Mirandi Riwoe
May 13 - 84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff
June 10 - Ferals that ate Australia by Guy Hill
July 8 - Pursuit of love by Nancy Mitford
August 12 - Preservation by Jock Serong
September 9 - When the apricots bloom by Gina Wilkinson
October 14 - The man who died twice by Richard Osman
November 11 - High mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel
December 9 - Banks by Grantlee Kieza
WHEN: 2nd Friday each month
TIME: 12:00 pm
DURATION: 1 hour
Thursday Lunchtime Book Club
We read a new fiction book each month from a list selected by book club members. Please ask staff about joining as there are a limited number of places available.
January 20 - The man who died twice by Richard Osman
February 17 - High mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel
March 17 - Banks by Grantlee Kieza
April 21 - Moral hazard by Kate Jennings
May 19 - Taboo by Kim Scott
June 16 - Stone sky gold mountain by Mirandi Riwoe
July 21 - 84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff
August 18 - Ferals that ate Australia by Guy Hill
September 15 - Pursuit of love by Nancy Mitford
October 20 - Preservation by Jock Serong
December 8* - When the apricots bloom by Gina Wilkinson
WHEN: 3rd Thursday each month
TIME: 12:00 pm
DURATION: 1 hour
* No meeting in November
Wednesday Lunchtime Book Club
We read a new fiction book each month from a list selected by book club members. Please ask staff about joining as there are a limited number of places available.
February 2 - Pursuit of love by Nancy Mitford
March 2 - Preservation by Jock Serong
April 6 - When the apricots bloom by Gina Wilkinson
May 4 - The man who died twice by Richard Osman
June 1 - High mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel
July 6 - Banks by Grantlee Kieza
August 3 - Moral hazard by Kate Jennings
September 7 - Taboo by Kim Scott
October 5 - Stone sky gold mountain by Mirandi Riwoe
November 2 - 84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff
December 7 - Ferals that ate Australia by Guy Hill
WHEN: 1st Wednesday each month
TIME: 12:00 pm
DURATION: 1 hour
Screen Club
This group enjoys lively discussions on a range of movie titles.
February 3 - Two Hands
March 3 - Shoplifters
April 7 - American Animals
May 5 - Dr Strangelove
June 2 - The Shining
July 7 - The Pianist
August 4 - Joker
September 1 - Meet Joe Black
October 6 - Bob Roberts
November 3 - The Machinist
December 1 - Miss Potter
WHEN: 1st Wednesday each month
TIME: 6:00 pm
DURATION: 1-1.5 hours
Second Screen Club
This group enjoys lively discussions on a range of movie titles. This club is currently working with no advanced list due to access considerations, please speak to a member of staff for assistance with titles.
January 20 - Donnie Darko
February 17 - The Death of Stalin
March 17 - The Triplets of Belleville
April 21 - Cold War
May 19 - Toast
June 16 - The Band's Visit
July 21 - The Sense of an Ending
August 18
September 15
October 20
November 17
WHEN: 3rd Wednesday each month
TIME: 6:00 pm
DURATION: 1-1.5 hours
Photos by Peter Ittak