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FIND YOUR NEAREST SHARED READING SESSION

We run free Shared Reading sessions across Derby and Derbyshire. Most groups meet weekly or fortnightly, occasionally monthly,  and last around an hour.
Drop-ins are always welcome, no need to book. Just come along, make yourself comfortable, and see what it’s all about. Please click on the venue icons below for more information, accessibility and parking.

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Artcore Café
8 Albert St, Osnabruck Sq., Derby, DE1 2DS
Weekly: Every Thursday (except Christmas Day & New Year's Day), 11:30am - 12:30pm  Upstairs room.
No booking needed—just pop in and join us.

Upcoming sessions:

  • 5th March
  • 12th March
  • 19th March
  • 26th March

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Allestree Library

Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive, Allestree, DE22 2QN

Fortnightly: On the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Upcoming sessions:

  • 11th March
  • 25th March
  • 8th April
  • 22nd April

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Alvaston Library
1252 London Road, Derby, DE24 8QP
Fortnightly: Thursdays, 10:30am - 11:30am
Upcoming sessions:

  • 5th March
  • 19th March
  • 2nd April
  • 16th April
  • 30th April

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Mickleover Library
Holly End Rd, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 0EA
Fortnightly: Tuesdays, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Upcoming sessions:

  • 3rd March
  • 17th March
  • 31st March
  • 14th April
  • 28th April

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Spondon Library
Sitwell Street, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7FG
Monthly: On the 3rd Thursday of the month, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Upcoming sessions:

  • 19th March
  • 16th April

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Beyond Words Book Group - for adults (18+) with learning disabilities and their companions or carers
Mickleover Library, Holly End Rd, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 0EA
Monthly: On the 1st Tuesday of the month, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Upcoming sessions:

  • 3rd March
  • 16th April

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ONLINE Shared Reading Group
Online via Zoom
Fortnightly: Wednesdays, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Upcoming sessions:

  • 18th February
  • 4th March
  • 18th March