Book Club! Join a group discussion as part of a celebration of reading for mental health.
6pm-7pm, Monday 12th October 2026 at Central Library Hummerston Suite

Shared Read: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
The intergalactic adventures of Arthur Dent begin in the first volume of the 'trilogy of five', Douglas Adams' comedy sci-fi classic The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. On 12 October 1979 the most remarkable book ever to come out of the great publishing corporations of Ursa Minor (and Earth) was made available to humanity - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. It's an ordinary Thursday lunchtime for Arthur Dent until his house gets demolished. The Earth follows shortly afterwards to make way for a new hyperspace express route, and his best friend has just announced that he's an alien. At this moment, they're hurtling through space with nothing but their towels and an innocuous-looking book inscribed, in large, friendly letters, with the words: DON'T PANIC. The weekend has only just begun . . .

Available as an eBook or audiobook via BorrowBox

Not up for reading Hitchhiker's Guide?
That's OK!
Come along and:
· Share what you're currently reading
· Pick up recommendations from others
· Chat about how reading supports wellbeing
· Connect with fellow book lovers

Also, if you’re looking to get back into reading and want to start with something shorter, join our Book Club discussion event on 5 October and pick up one of our Quick Reads:
A Rising Man by Abir Mukherjee
The Motive by Khurrum Rahman
Hunger Pains by Derek Owusu
Wish You Were Dead by Peter James
Those People Next Door by Kia Abdullah