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

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

Walk and Talk Book Groups - not your usual book groups!

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

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.

For more information contact your preferred Library –

Our writing groups are informal and supportive and a warm welcome is guaranteed.

For more info about these groups please call or email the libraries below - or pop in and speak to staff.

Hawick Library – Tel: 01450 364640 or email libhawick@liveborders1.org.uk

Kelso Library - Email: libkelso@scotborders.gov.uk

Peebles Library, Gallery & Museum – Tel: 01721 726333 or email libpeebles@liveborders1.org.uk

For more information and to join any of our Writers Groups please email or call the relevant library.

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.