Reading
What is reading friends?
Delivered in partnership with the Reading Agency, Reading Friends brings people together to read, share stories, meet new friends and have fun. We use reading – whether books, magazines, newspapers, or anything else – to start everyone chatting.
Reading Friends: One to One
Can't make it to the library? Our Home Library Service volunteers can bring Reading Friends to you.
Click here to enquire
Join a group:
Regular Reading Friends meetings are held at:
- Eastbourne Library - Tuesday, 2pm-3pm
- Hastings Library - Friday, 2.30pm-3.30pm
- Seaford Library and Bexhill - Thursday, 11.30am-12.30pm (group currently full)
- Heathfield Library - Thursday, 2pm-3pm
- Hailsham Library - meets every Thursday 1pm-2pm (from 22nd February)
Don't see a group based at your local library? You can start one! Email: library.enquiries@eastsussex.gov.uk
Volunteer for Reading Friends
Reading Friends volunteers directly support people to tackle loneliness and isolation..