A few reasons to linger

Books are good
company. So are you.

Small gatherings, no membership and no need to have read the same thing as everyone else.

THUSecond of
the month

6–7pm · Free · Adults

The quiet reading hour

Bring your current book or choose one here. Settle in for an hour of reading; conversation at the end is entirely optional. The shop stays open until 7pm.

Eight chairs, first come, first seated. No reservation needed.

SATEvery week

11–11:30am · Free · Ages 3–7

Small listeners, big stories

Two picture books, a little room to wriggle, and a story to take into the weekend. Children stay with their grown-up throughout.

Drop in. We keep space for six family groups.

SATFirst of
the month

3–4pm · Free · All readers

The one-book swap

Bring one book you enjoyed and are ready to let go. Tell someone why you liked it, then see what catches your eye on the swap table.

Clean copies only. Swapping is optional; listening is welcome.

Something to ask before coming?

Tell us which gathering you’re thinking of.

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