Book clubs & reading nights · Tolosa
4 upcoming book clubs, readings, poetry nights and author talks in Tolosa at 3 venues — all easy to walk into on your own.
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Tolosako Haur Liburutegia (2) · Tolosa Municipal Library (Tolosako Haur Liburutegia) (1) · Tolosa municipal library (Errota building) (1)
Tolosa's adult book club in English meets to discuss Tracy Chevalier's novel about the girl behind Vermeer's famous painting. It is free but limited to 20 participants, so registration is needed, and members collect the book at the library with their card. Discussing a novel in a second language puts everyone on an equal footing.
Adults meet monthly in Tolosa's library to discuss an English-language novel, this month John Boyne's «The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas». The group is led by John Costello, a B2 level is recommended, and it is free with registration. A lovely way to practise English and meet readers. «Club de lectura para adultos/as en inglés: "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" (John Boyne)» Starts 18:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0).
Tolosa's free Spanish-language reading club for adults meets in the library and is led by Mónica Leiva. This month it discusses «Martín Fierro», José Hernández's classic poem about an Argentine gaucho, and members can borrow a copy from the library beforehand. Places are limited to 25 and you sign up in advance with the library, which makes it a friendly way to practise Spanish and meet readers in Tolosa. «Club de lectura para adultos/as (+16 años): "Martín Fierro" (José Hernández)» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0).
Tolosa library’s monthly English-language reading club for adults closes the season with Marilynne Robinson’s «Gilead», with books chosen and discussion led by John Costello; a B2 level of English is recommended. It is free but places are limited to 20, so registration is required, and members can borrow a copy at the library. A cosy Thursday evening to meet fellow readers in the Gipuzkoa hills. «Club de lectura para adultos/as en inglés: "Gilead" (Marilynne Robinson)» Starts 18:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0).
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This page lists 4 upcoming book clubs, readings, poetry nights and author talks in Tolosa at 3 venues, from city open data. Public libraries and bookshops run most of them, and most are free.
Yes. Most people at public book clubs and readings come alone; the host opens the conversation, and having finished the book is often optional. Arrive early and say it is your first time.
If none is listed, host one: create a free invite on party.comealone.app, pick a café, read silently for 60 minutes, talk for 15, phones away, any book.
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