Weekly Shared Reading Group at Spellow Library Hub

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Hosted by the Reader | Every Monday from 4 – 5 PM | Spellow Library Hub, 25 County Road, Walton, Liverpool L4 3QF

The Reader has a new weekly Shared Reading Group which is free and enjoyable where people can connect and share experiences using stories and poems.

The group offers a welcoming, inclusive and non-judgmental space where people can connect and share experiences using stories and poems. There is no pressure to talk or read aloud. It is led by a volunteer who has trained as a ‘Reader Leader’ with The Reader.

Shared Reading has been shown to improve wellbeing, reduce loneliness and help people find new meaning in their lives, according to the Reader’s research and annual feedback from group members and volunteers.

Nichola Ditchfield, Spellow Library Hub Manager, said:

“Reading a novel, short story or poem aloud in a group can open up discussions and reflection, fostering a love of reading and flourish imagination.

“I feel these sessions in Spellow Library will benefit the community in many ways including helping to reduce loneliness, increase social connections, relaxation and wellbeing, as well as and understanding. People who come along will be able to share experiences, thoughts, ideas, and memories.

“More importantly reading is a fun and enjoyable activity to be part of and brings a sense of community together which we are hoping to achieve. These groups are open to everyone, regardless of background or literacy levels it is free to attend.”

Anyone interested in joining is invited to drop into the library.

To read the full press release, please click here.

Liverpool-based national charity The Reader, located in the Grade II listed Mansion House at Calderstones Park, runs around 490 Shared Reading groups across Liverpool City Region and the rest of the UK, including 112 in libraries.