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The Reading Room

The Reading Room is a member run book reading and discussion group that meets monthly,  all are welcome to join but you must be or become a member. The sessions are free and when possible will be held in our Heritage Reading Room. The titles discussed will be published in our monthly newsletter and social media and Latest Library News on this website. 
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A Note from Greta | Turning pages,  Jane Sullivan, The age

Below is a note from Greta after the October Reading and Discussion Let me sing you gentle Songs | Linda Olsson. She has also found a wonderful article by Jane Sullivan on the benefits and successes of book clubs.

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Let me sing you gentle songs | Linda Olsson
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reading nOV 21
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Past the Shallows | Favel Parrett
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Reading – jAN 22 
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The Dictionary of Lost Words | Pip Williams
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