Book(ish) Club - THEME - WILD & WHIMSY!

The Book(ish) Club is a creative community project that brings people together to listen, make, and share.

It is for ANYONE ages 16-99+ who has ever wanted to join a book club but finds it hard to make time to read in advance, or feels anxious about discussing books with a group of strangers. Instead of needing to prepare, people can simply turn up and listen to stories, poems, and book extracts around a shared theme.

The space is welcoming, relaxed, and inclusive, with refreshments available throughout, as any cosy crafternoon should have.

Participants can arrive early for a creative activity, or bring their own craft to enjoy while listening. The creative element gives people something to do while listening, easing social pressure and allowing them to settle comfortably into the shared experience.

Each session follows a simple structure:

Creative activity
The session begins early to find a creative activity where you can settle in and engage your hands before the session begins. you are welcometo bring your own too - knitting, corchet, sketching, doodling, anything.

Open book section
This is followed by the open book section featuring some short readings from books or poems that speak to our time with disucssion afterward. Texts are chosen by the youth panel and read aloud, so there is no need to read anything in advance. no need to take part in the discussion if you dont want to.

Break and Open mic
After a short break, the open mic section invites up to three young people to share a short performance, reading, or piece of music.

Last Open Book section and chat
The final section offer one or two more readings with disccusion and then time to chat, reflect, or simply sit quietly with a cup of tea. Participants are welcome to continue making throughout the whole session if they wish

WILD & WHIMSY!

This session focuses on books, poems, stories, or extracts that celebrate wildness, untamed ideas, and a deep connection to the natural world.

The Youth panel meetings to discuss what books to include from the beginning of march.

The Book(ish) Club also offers a platform for young and Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent voices to be heard and valued, ensuring that a range of perspectives are represented and celebrated.

It also welcomes new people into the community library space, helping the venue feel safe, creative, and accessible for audiences who may not normally visit.

All ages welcomed.

No reading required in advance

No pressure to speak or perform

Making encouraged

You are welcome to come and go as needed

SUNDAY 26 April

Time: 1.30pm - 4.00pm (ish! sometimes we run a little over!)

Woodston Library, Orchard St, Peterborough

Free
Booking recommended

The Book(ish) Club is funded by Peterborough Presents.

Alongside the public sessions, we are also still welcoming young people who would like to be part of the youth panel, helping to shape future Book(ish) Club events, themes, and readings. The next youth panel meeting will take place on April 12th at Woodston Library for the final event's chosen theme of "Wild and Whimsey!". If you are interested in being part of the youth panel, please drop me an email.

We are also looking for young people who would like to share their own music or poetry as part of the Book(ish) Club. If you are interested in performing, please email me.

The Book(ish) Club is funded by Peterborough Presents.

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