Book Groups
The Library runs or supports several book groups. We are also delighted to supply books for the many independent book groups in Shetland.
Reading Sets for Book Groups
Multi-user eBooks and eAudiobooks
If you want to start your own group, we can help with books to borrow and space to meet. Several self-run groups use the library.
Hurricane Book Group
The group meets bi-monthly in the Shetland Library Activities Room to discuss a wide variety of books.
If you would like more details, please contact Marghie West at the Library. marghie.west@shetland.gov.uk
Our next meeting is on Thursday 23 April from 6 pm - 7 pm when we will discuss: A Terrible Kindness by Jo Browning Wroe
Lunch Time Book Club
The Weekly Lunch Time Book Group meets on Fridays from 1 pm - 2 pm in the Library's Activity room.
We read books in section over 4 - 6 weeks and meet weekly to discuss each part.
The Lunch Time Book Group is currently full but you can register your interest in joining by leaving your name at the Main Desk.
Saturday Slaughters
Our crime reading group was inspired by Orkney Library.
The group normally meets on the second Saturday of the month, from 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm. If you are interested in joining, please contact Marghie at the Library on marghie.west@shetland.gov.uk
Next meetings and what we're reading
- Saturday 14 March 2026 - A Smart Women's Guide to Murder by Victoria Dowd
- Saturday 11 April 2026 - The Waiter by Ajay Chowdhry
- Saturday 9 May 2026 - A Bitter Remedy by Alis Hawkins
South Mainland book group
This is another independent group which meet on the last Wednesday of each month at the Sumburgh Hotel for 7.30 pm
Welcome enquiries - contact helenmquirk@gmail.com
South Mainland 2026 reading list
Weekend Book Group
The group generally meets on the first Saturday of the month from 2 pm - 3 pm in the Lerwick Library activities room to discuss recently published or popular titles.
If you would like to join the group, please contact Marghie West at the Library. marghie.west@shetland.gov.uk
Our next meeting date and book to be discussed is:
Saturday 4 April 2026 - On Earth we're briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong.