Festivals and Events

Thursday Afternoon Readers' Group at Hale Library


A friendly and relaxed readers' group where book lovers can discover new authors, share their views and enjoy great conversations over great books.

Whether you're a lifelong book lover or simply looking to read something different, this friendly readers’ group is a wonderful way to share thoughts, exchange recommendations and explore a wide variety of books.

From contemporary fiction and historical novels to thought-provoking classics and bestselling favourites, each month brings a new title and an opportunity to enjoy lively discussion in a relaxed and informal setting.

Readers' groups offer more than just a chance to talk about books. They provide an opportunity to meet new people, broaden your reading horizons and gain fresh perspectives from fellow readers. You may even discover a genre, author or story you would never have picked up on your own.

Looking for your next great read and some friendly conversation? Pull up a chair, grab a cuppa and join Hale Library's Afternoon Readers' Group - on the second Thursday of the month.

Upcoming Reads:
- 8 October - Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
- 12 November - The Women by Kristin Hannah
- 10 December - Heartburn by Nora Ephron

It's completely free to join but places are limited – just register your interest by email at: libraries@trafford.gov.uk

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

Women at a reading group.
Photo: Pexels
Location
Hale Library
Date
10 September 2026 – 11 March 2027
Time
Multiple sessions — see below
Where held
In person only
Age range
Ages 18-100
Price
Free

Upcoming sessions

  • 12 November 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • 10 December 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • 14 January 2027 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • 11 February 2027 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • 11 March 2027 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Family friendly
  • Toilets
  • Café on site
  • Pay & Display Parking

Nearby venues

A view across a lawn in a park with foliage in the top of the frame, a grand house in the distance

Denzell Gardens

Escape into this green oasis in Altrincham - unwind by sunken gardens, vibrant wildflower meadows, ancient trees, and exotic orchids.
View across a park with bare trees

John Leigh Park

Step into this much-loved park and be surrounded by green slopes, gardens, and mature trees. John Leigh Park is a Green Flag award winning park in Altrincham.
Established in 1914, The Altrincham Garrick Playhouse aims to entertain, inspire and educate our communities with a high quality creative arts experience that will enrich their lives.

We have a state of the art main auditorium, seating 401 and our much loved Lauriston Studio is a 49-seat venue, which is more experimental and where more intimate theatre is staged. We also have a cosy bar.

The Garrick is home to our own Drama, Comedy, Musicals & Pantomime. We host productions from visiting societies, al

The Altrincham Garrick Playhouse

Established in 1914, The Altrincham Garrick Playhouse aims to entertain, inspire and educate communities with a high quality creative arts experience that will enrich their lives.
A shot of a grass path through an allotment

Wellfield Lane Allotments

Home to both vegetable and flower growing on its plots, Wellfield Lane Allotments is a thriving community green space in Altrincham.

Guides

No matches found.

We couldn't find any listings that match your selected filters.

Try removing one or more filters to see more results from across Trafford.

Trafford Is... powered by your listings

Trafford Is... powered by your listings.

Create your account and upload today!

Submit your listings