Book Clubs
Here you will find details and information about Book Clubs across the country. Connect with fellow members, share your perspectives, and enjoy the distinct pleasure of stories shared.
Zoom Evening Audiobook Club
Connecting with members from across the country around books appeals to you!
Can’t get to a local book club! This option might be just what you’re looking for.
The audio club will be based on audio books from the Blind Low Vision Library. We have a wonderful Librarian who is volunteering her time to help suggest books from the genre you enjoy, as well as the option of reading a book chosen by the group to discuss. A Zoom link will be sent out to all those who register.
If you need a hand in navigating zoom let us know.
When: Every third Wednesday of the month 7 – 8pm
Gisborne Tea With Tales Book Group
Get together for a chat over a cuppa about what books you are listening to or reading. Find new authors you might like to read and meet new people.
When: Last Wednesday of the month, 10am.
Where: Blind Low Vision NZ office, 39 Grey Street, Gisborne.
Hastings Tea with Tales Book Group
Listen to short extracts from books available from the Blind Low Vision NZ library and share what you have been reading. All while enjoying a cuppa and fabulous scones. Everyone is welcome.
When: First Monday of the month, 10:30am.
Cost: Free.
Where: James Wattie’s Room, Hastings Library, 201 Eastbourne Street East.
Christchurch Blind Low Vision Book Group
When: 1.30pm – 3.15pm, Last Tuesday of each month.
Where: Blind Low Vision Offices, 96 Bristol St, Chch
Linwood Book Club
Book and film chat. Share any book you have read or film over the last month run by the local Librarian
When: 10:45am-12noon. Last Monday of the month
Where: Linwood Community Library, Eastgate Mall upstairs.
Riccarton Alternative Book group
A book group for adults who “read/listen” in alternative formats.
Join us to discuss your last read, favourite narrator or discover something new. Alternative formats include e-books, e-Audiobooks, audiobooks, or Large Print. Assistance will be provided for group members, where possible, to set up and navigate Libby during the event, including connecting Libby with Alexa.
Just show up if you are free!
When The 3rd Wednesday of each month 10 – 11.30
Where: Upper Riccarton Library, Riccarton Rd next to Riccarton High School.
Rangiora Blind Low Vision Book club and Walking group
The book group meets for a cuppa first then the walkers head out while the others stay to discuss the book of the month.
When: Meet on the third Thursday of the month
Time: 10 -12 noon
Where: Knox Church Hall, corner of High Street and King Street (across from Caltex), Rangiora.
Cost: $4 donation towards room hire and morning tea
After a group cuppa you can choose to do a walk around the reserve or join the book discussion.
Hanya Gallagher Sport and Leisure Advisor
Nelson Blind Low Vision Book Club
We plan to gather for a coffee and chat about books we have read over a cuppa.
When: 1pm – 3pm, first Wednesday of the month.
Where: Meet at Libraries in the district.