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Book groups around Scotland Chatter and Verse (Edinburgh City Libraries poetry discussion group)We meet in the old Fine Art office in the Central Library on George IV Bridge (just ask for directions when you arrive). Refreshments are on hand in case you've not had your tea! If you'd like to come along, or would like more information, please contact Annie Bell, Reader Development, Central Library, on 0131 242 8046 or email annie.bell@edinburgh.gov.uk. Oh, and please bring along a poem you'd love to share with the group. When: every third Wednesday of the month 15th September: Poet Laureates 20th October: National Poetry Day (7th October) event 17th November: Rain by Don Paterson 15th December: Christmas poetry Time: 6-7.30pm Where: Old Fine Art Office, Central Library, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh Contact: Annie Bell, Reader Development, Central Library, on 0131 242 8046 Email: annie.bell@edinburgh.gov.uk Mitchell Library Poetry Reading GroupThis new poetry reading group meets in the Mitchell Library and uses the 'Shared Inquiry' method - so you don't need to know anything about the poems in advance, just come along and take part. Two poems are read every session. When: First Thursday of the month Time: 6-7pm Where: Mitchell Library, Level 5 Contact: Mary Greenshields, Adult Services Co-ordinator, Culture & Sport Glasgow. Email: Mary.Greenshields@glasgow.gov.uk Brookwood Reading GroupThe Brookwood Reading Group meets every fourth Thursday, and sometimes includes poetry in its reading choices. Please call the Library for more information. When: Every fourth Thursday Where: Brookwood Library, 166 Drymen Road, Bearsden, G61 3RJ Contact: Brookwood Library, tel: 0141 942 6811 Kirkintilloch Evening Reading GroupThis reading group sometimes includes poetry, and recently had an author visit by poet David Kinloch. Occasional joint evening meetings with all Kirkintilloch reading groups. Call the Library for more information. When: Every fourth Thursday evening Where: William Patrick Library, 2 West High Street, Kirkintilloch Contact: William Patrick Library Telephone: 0141 776 7484 Lerwick BookgroupThe Lerwick Bookgroup has approximately fifteen members, reads all sorts of books and occasionally poetry. Some members borrow from the library, some prefer to buy. The library can usually supply multiple copies of local books, including poetry. Members bring along a random selection of food and drink! The group meets around once a month, dates decided meeting by meeting, members informed by e-mail or postcard and dates posted on the library noticeboard and on the library web site. When: Variable Time: Usually meet at 7.30pm, finish about 9 or 9.30pm Where: Old Library Centre, Lower Hillhead, Lerwick ZE1 0NU Contact: Karen Fraser, Shetland Library Email: karen.fraser@sic.shetland.gov.uk Telephone: 01595 743868 Buckie Library Poetry GroupWe have a poetry group that meets every month at Buckie Library. The meetings are open to any member of the public who enjoys listening to poetry or writing poetry. Three members of the group write their own poetry. The following month's theme is decided at each meeting and sometimes there is no specific theme. There is no cost to join the group, and tea/coffee and biscuits are provided free of charge. When: Meets on the last Thursday each month throughout the year Time: From 2.30pm until 4pm Where: Buckie Library, Cluny Place, Buckie, Moray AB56 1HB Email: buckie.library@moray.gov.uk Telephone: 01542 832121
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