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Here you can find information on everything to do with reading and writing.
If you are stuck on what to read next, just want to catch up on the winner of the Booker prize, or are interested in joining a reading group then this is the place for you.
Our events page lists some exciting Dudley Library events. Why not sign-up to our Library Events Newsletter to keep to to date with library events and activities.
Reading Groups offer a welcoming, relaxing and friendly atmosphere to discuss books. You can check our library pages to see the range of reading groups available.
At the end of this page you can find a downloadable Reading Pack for anyone interested in setting up a reading group, as well as a list of the Reading Group book sets we have.
Local writing groups can be found on the Community Information Directory. Just type 'writing groups' in the search box.
There are lots of useful and supportive websites for writers such as BBC Writers room, Write Words, and Great Writing. You can also view our booklist for writers on our online catalogue, from which you can reserve and collect from any library.
You can download a list below of libraries which offer regular job clubs. You can use our public access computers to write a C.V, search for jobs, and send off applications. A member of staff from the Job centre will also be on hand to help. You need to be a member of the library to use our public access computers, and it's free to join the library!
Library Books Reviewed
Dudley Reading Lists
Guardian Book Reviews
Which Book
Booktrust Teenage Prize
Carnegie and Greenaway
Costa Book Awards
Guardian Childrens fiction
James Tait Black Prize
Man Booker Prize
Nobel Prize
Pulitzer Prize
Note: Orange dropped its Orange Prize for fiction for new writers in October 2010. A list of past winners can be found on the booklit website.
Booktrust
National Literacy Trust National Literacy Strategy
People's Network
RaW (BBC)
Reading Agency