Book Club

maidofthemist

Just wondering if anyone knows of any book clubs in the area, or if anyone might be interested in forming a club?

ADK

Hi,
I don't know of any book clubs but I would be interested in joining one!

wicklowdub

Why not contact the library and see if there already exists what you seek.

Greystones
Mill Rd, Greystones
Branch Librarian - Mary Murphy Phone: 01 2873548
Mon/ Wed/ Fri. & Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tues & Thur: 10 a.m. – 8.30 p.m.

http://www.wicklow.ie/LIBRARIES/librariesindex.htm

Bettyboop

1st tuesday of every month in Greystones Library

maidofthemist

Bettyboop wrote:

1st tuesday of every month in Greystones Library

Unfortunately I work in town and the library is usually closed by the time I get back at night. Nearly everyone seems to read on the Dart so maybe there's room for a Greystones Commuters Book Club -maybe meeting every 6 weeks or so.

Eoin

there's also a literature forum here (under the "arts" category) - you may get some info there from people who have set up something similar.

matti

maidofthemist wrote:

Unfortunately I work in town and the library is usually closed by the time I get back at night. Nearly everyone seems to read on the Dart so maybe there's room for a Greystones Commuters Book Club -maybe meeting every 6 weeks or so.

Did you find out anything about a book club? I used to read so much when I got DART to work but now drive (unlike some I can't read and drive!!). Miss reading and would love to join book club.

maidofthemist

matti wrote:

Did you find out anything about a book club? I used to read so much when I got DART to work but now drive (unlike some I can't read and drive!!). Miss reading and would love to join book club.

Read and drive, eh? Well I can understand how you'd be tempted to try at rush hour

There is a thread on the Literature forum about a book club that meets in town but I'd prefer if I could find one a local one. If there was enough interest it might be worth thinking about forming one ... I think if you have about 6 people that is supposed to be a good number. I had a quick look at how to go about that and found some tips here http://www.book-club.co.nz/bookclubs/tips.htm

matti

Hi
Had a look at the website and the tips are really good. If enough people were interested I would definitely like to form one...

maidofthemist

matti wrote:

Hi
Had a look at the website and the tips are really good. If enough people were interested I would definitely like to form one...

Yeah, if we get up to 5 or 6 people over the next few weeks, it might work out. We could try it anyway and see how it goes.

Maisy

I'd like to give it a shot too - I could do with cranking up the literary brain cells again - and hey, if it doesn't work out, we can always go to the pub !!! lol

ADK

I'd be interested in joining a book club too. I also get the DART so might as well put my reading time to good use

matti

Thats a possible 4 now... just need 1 or 2 more......

Jingle

I'd be interested in joining the book club - just need to dust off the brain cells! Am in the C'land Wood btw

dubsgirl

And me! would love to give it a go!

maidofthemist

Wow ... I didn't think we'd get so many people together so quickly! It looks like we have enough to give it a try. The tips that I posted a link to above say the first thing is decide on a things like the type of club, where to meet, goals for the group, etc etc.

Maybe we should try to arrange an initial meeting say over a coffee or in the pub or whatever to discuss those things and then we can go from there?

What do you think? And what would anyone's preference be in terms of when and where to meet?

Monday or Wednesday evenings would be good for me but probably not before about 8.00 pm.

Jingle

Good idea re: the initial meeting - maybe we could meet up in Script first?

Monday or Wednesday nights after 7.30 are good for me.

Maisy

Monday or Wednesday at 8.00 pm or after would suit me also - I think an initial meeting is a great idea, I had a look at the website and its very good -steers you in the right direction ! I'm open to all ideas and suggestions ! anyways, I am in C'land Park, look forward to meeting fellow "Bookies" !!

matti

after 8 Monday or Wednesday is good for me too...

dubsgirl

yes me too, just say when I'll be there.

ADK

Yes I can make 8 or after Monday and Wednesday. Script sounds good to me too.

maidofthemist

Sounds like Script might be a good choice for the first meeting anyway. Do you think we should hang on for a week or two and see if we pick up any more interest in the meantime? Say maybe go for Monday 12th or Wednesday 14th March around 8.00?

Maisy

Either date is good for me - I'll be the one with a copy of the Times under my arm and a red carnation in my lapel lol - we can commandeer a corner to meet in and I will PM my mobile number to maybe yourself maid, to start the ball rolling ?:)

maidofthemist

Maisy wrote:

Either date is good for me - I'll be the one with a copy of the Times under my arm and a red carnation in my lapel lol - we can commandeer a corner to meet in and I will PM my mobile number to maybe yourself maid, to start the ball rolling ?:)

lol ... if you turn up with the Times and a carnation I'll be legging it in case of what the neighbours might think!!

It sounds like a plan is in the making now. Will we settle on Monday 12th March at 8.00 in Script and go with the PM idea to make contact nearer the time?

matti

Hiya. Unfortunately I can't make the 14th. I'm going away on the 13th and will be back on 20th! I'd prefer not to miss the first meeting but if the date suits everyone else I can catch up when I get back!

maidofthemist

matti wrote:

Hiya. Unfortunately I can't make the 14th. I'm going away on the 13th and will be back on 20th! I'd prefer not to miss the first meeting but if the date suits everyone else I can catch up when I get back!

I hope that is a week in the sun! I'm having one of those in April I hope. How about the Monday night - i.e. the 12th? We could go for that instead.

matti

going to new york. never been outside the airport there before so looking forward to seeing a bit more of it! monday night (12th) would be perfect.

Maisy

maidofthemist wrote:

lol ... if you turn up with the Times and a carnation I'll be legging it in case of what the neighbours might think!!

It sounds like a plan is in the making now. Will we settle on Monday 12th March at 8.00 in Script and go with the PM idea to make contact nearer the time?

Hmmmm indeed, didn't think of it in that manner ! I was seeing myself as the Spy who Came in From the Cold (to Scripts bar for a hot port !)

The 12th is good for me and as you say, we can send smoke signals nearer the time.

ADK

Yes 12th March suits me too, that's great. Looking forward to it!

Jingle

The 12th's good for me - see you then.

ryecatcher

Hi! Now that it's Mon night I'm free to come along too. See you on the 12th.