Library Clubs

Droylsden Library Club

Life in Victorian Manchester with Dr Deborah Woodman

Wednesday 1 July
10am - 11:30am

Manchester, famous for the Industrial Revolution and its cotton industry, was the shock city of its age, with its factories and often very poor living conditions. A society emerged where you were either middle class or working class, rich or poor, and this division affected all aspects of daily life. Here, we take a look at what life was really like in Victorian Manchester, examining some of the notable people, streets, and buildings that shaped the development of this remarkable city.

Admission: No need to book, just come along on the day. Refreshments provided.

Venue: Droylsden Library, Guardsman Tony Downes House, Manchester Road, Droylsden, M43 6SF

Dukinfield Library Club

Virtual Aquarium Tour: With Ocean Conservation Trust

Wednesday 10 June
10.30am - 11:30am

Join us during World Ocean Week on a virtual tour through an aquarium! Ocean Conservation Trust will take us around the tanks of the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth and chat about the fascinating characters we meet, like Roomba the red mullet and Friday the turtle.  Come to the library in Dukinfield, grab a brew, and sit back as we connect via zoom. 

Admission: No need to book, just come along on the day. Refreshments provided.

Venue: Dukinfield Library, Concord Way, Dukinfield, SK16 4DB

Library Clubs

Library Clubs offer talks and workshops on a range of topics. They are friendly and fun and a great opportunity to try something new. Past events include Local History talks, Crime Writing Workshops, Willow Weaving, and Meditation Sessions.

All events are free and refreshments are provided, so whether you're on your own or with a friend why not join us, have a brew, and get involved?

Come along to one of our club events...

• Each month we have a talk or workshop on a different topic
• All club events are free to all
• All venues have easy, level access
• A chance to choose books and talking books to borrow

No need to book, just turn up on the day. If you have any special access requirements, please contact the relevant library in advance.

Club meeting times

Droylsden Library Club

First Wednesday of the month, 10 - 11.30am

Call 0161 342 4000 option 3 for details
Droylsden Library, Guardsman Tony, Downes House, Manchester Road, Droylsden, M43 6EP

Dukinfield Library Club

Second Wednesday of the month, 10.30 - 11.30 am.

Call 0161 342 4000 option 4 for details
Dukinfield Library, Concord Way, Dukinfield, SK16 4DB

Tea & Tales

These monthly events are for adults. They connect people by starting conversations through reading, opportunities to meet others, share stories, make new friends and have fun. Sessions may also include activities such as crafts, quizzes and guest speakers. No need to book, just come along on the day. Refreshments provided. 

Hattersley Library 

First Thursday of the month, 1:30pm - 2.30pm

Call 0161 342 4000 option 5 for details
Hattersley Library, The Hub, Stockport Road, Hattersley, SK14 6NT 

Stalybridge Library

Third Wednesday of the month, 10:30am - 11.30am

Call 0161 342 4000 option 8 for details
Trinity Street, Stalybridge, SK15 2BN

Book Time for Yourself Clubs

Tameside's free, friendly and relaxing weekly book clubs

What are Book Time for Yourself clubs?

The clubs offer a new type of reading experience. They are small and friendly, and meet at various locations across Tameside once a week for an hour and a half.

How do they work?

Participants read short stories, poems and books aloud to the group. Members can simply sit back and listen, or join in discussions about what they have just heard.

Unlike standard readers' groups members do not need to read the book or short story before coming to a session making them pressure free.

Who is it for?

Book Time for Yourself clubs are open to any adults who are looking for the time and space to relax.

What sort of things do you read?

A mixture of novels, short stories and poems.

Where do the clubs meet?

Please note some groups meet during Open+ hours. To attend you will need to be registered for Open+ access. For full details please visit Open+ or contact the library during staffed hours.