Reading Friends

Reading Friends brings people together to read, share stories and have fun.

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.

There are several ways in which you can get involved with Reading Friends.

We have Reading Friends groups in libraries, run by volunteers.

We offer one to one visits at home if you can't get to the library, which can be accessed as part of our Home Library Service.

We can also help you set up your own group in the community.

Volunteers helping people

Regular Reading Friends meetings are held at:

Eastbourne Library - Tuesdays, 2pm-3pm
Bexhill Library - Thursdays 11.30am-12.30pm
Seaford Library - Thursdays, 11.30am-12.30pm (group currently full)
Heathfield Library - Thursdays, 2pm-3pm
Hastings Library - Fridays, 2.30pm-3.30pm

No need to book - just drop in.

Don't see a group based at your local library? You can start one!

Can't make it to the library?

Our Home Library Service volunteers can bring Reading Friends to you.

Our groups are friendly and welcoming so come along and give it a try!

“We are a very friendly bunch of people and I so look forward to Thursdays when we meet.”

"We have a lovely group of friends who are all diverse in opinions. We share ideas on each of the themes chosen. It is lively and thought provoking."

"For me it has become the highlight of the week."

"I now count all the members of the group as my friends."

"Best of all is the camaraderie and humour we all share."

Do you love to chat?

Reading Friends volunteers work with people and tackle loneliness and isolation.

We are always looking for volunteers to lead a group in our libraries or to join our home library service and offer Reading Friends one to one.