Festivals and Events

Friday Crime Time Readers' Group at Urmston Library

Love a good mystery? Think you can solve the mystery before the final chapter?

Step into the world of thrilling whodunnits, gripping psychological suspense and page-turning crime fiction at Crime Time Readers’ Group.

Whether you're a devoted crime reader or looking to explore the genre for the first time, Crime Time offers a friendly and welcoming space to share your thoughts and discover new favourites.

From classic detectives and cosy mysteries to modern thrillers and bestselling crime writers, each meeting is a chance to discuss intriguing characters, unexpected plot twists and the clues you spotted - or missed!

Reading and discussing books can broaden perspectives, stimulate the mind and introduce readers to authors and stories they may never have discovered on their own. It's also a great way to meet like-minded people, enjoy lively conversation and connect with others who share a passion for books.

Crime Time - cracking cases, one chapter at a time!

Upcoming Reads:
- 31 July – Running Scared by Mandasue Heller
- 28 August – The Women by Jacqui Rose
- 25 September – The Girls by Lisa Jewell
- 30 October – A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny
- 27 November – Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
- 18 December – Violent Ends by Neil Broadfoot

Interested in joining? Just drop us an email: libraries@trafford.gov.uk

To find out more information on our library and its facilities, just click on venue; for anything else visit the Trafford Libraries website or pop into the library.

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Location: Urmston Library
Date: 31 July 2026 – 26 March 2027
Time: Multiple sessions — see below
Where held: In person only
Age range: Ages 18-100
Price: Free

Upcoming sessions

28 August 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
25 September 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
30 October 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
27 November 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
18 December 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Showing the next 5 of 8 sessions.

Family friendly

Urmston Library

Unit 34, Golden Way
Urmston
M41 0NA

01619123189

urmston.library@trafford.gov.uk

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