The Reader

Join us for a fun, family disco as well as springtime stories and Alice in Wonderland inspired crafts with our brilliant Storyhunters. Then, venture into our magical Mansion House Garden for an Easter egg hunt with a twist! 📚🥚💮 Book here: thereader.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/sh…

Free Drop-In Shared Reading Taster Sessions 🎉 Experience the joy of Shared Reading at one of our upcoming 20-minute taster sessions. 📅21 March, 22 March, 11 April, 12 April 🕐10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm Find out more: thereader.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/sh…

Forget the spring clean, we’re having a spring quiz! Join us for a variety of exciting, themed quiz rounds, delicious grazing boards, drinks and desserts, and a riveting raffle. Book at thereader.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/sh…

If you are a little afraid of poetry or think it’s not for you, we invite you to come and give it a try in a supportive, open-minded company. Masterclasses are an opportunity to delve deeper into literature and connect with other readers. Book at thereader.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/sh…

Stu, a resident at Damien John Kelly House in Wavertree — a recovery centre for men dealing with addiction — shares his experience of being part of a weekly shared reading group at the Reader's Home in Calderstones Park. Read more about Stu's journey: thereader.org.uk/stu-its-good-t…

Here are this month's title picks from our 2026 Bookshelf 'The Home We Carry': Lila by Marilynne Robinson Don't Ask the Dragon by Lemn Sissay Visit thereader.org.uk/shared-reading… to read our Bookshelf title reflections 📚

Whether you’re a crotchet connoisseur, natural knitter, or just starting out and wanting to meet fellow creatives, this is the perfect, casual space to relax with a hobby and unwind from the day. Once a month The Reader Mansion Café Book at thereader.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/sh…

“I couldn’t tell you what I did yesterday, but I’m alright with a book – I’d go to the group every day if I could.” Barbara, Shared Reading Group Member Wednesdays 10.30am-11.30am The Reader Mansion House To find out more about Shared Reading, visit thereader.org.uk

From handmade gifts and beautiful books to feel-good experiences, you'll find something lovely at The Reader to treat Mum, or that special person in your life 💐

Drop in to our 20-minute Shared Reading taster sessions to experience the joy of reading together. A trained Reader Leader will select wonderful stories and poems to read aloud together. To find out more about Shared Reading, visit thereader.org.uk

We are so pleased to welcome Serena Patel, author of award-winning Pia's Pet Club series, to the Reader for our big World Book Day celebration! Serena will be inspiring vising school children and signing their books 🦎

Swipe to see all that will be happening at the UK's biggest World Book Day celebration here at The Reader 🎉

Join us for a fun-filled workshop and book signing with Neil Coslett. Neil will give a drawing demonstration and you will get the chance to make your very own Kid Potato! 🥔😃 This Saturday 7 March, 11am-12.15pm The Mansion House Book your ticket at thereader.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/sh…

The fantastic Matt Oldfield, author of Unbelievable Football, will be with us on World book Day! Matt will be delivering an inspiring session for visiting school children and signing their copies of his brilliant book ⚽

The wonderful Sheena Dempsey will be joining us for our BIG World Book Day celebration on Thursday! Sheena is the author and illustrator of the well-loved comedy novel series Pablo and Splash 🐧🧣

We are excited to welcome Sibeal Pounder, author of 'Chaos at the Chocolate Factory', to The Reader on World Book Day! Sibeal will be signing books and delivering imaginative workshops for families dropping in after school 🍫

What a treat to have the fantastic Paddy Donnelly, illustrator of 'The Big Bang', with us for our big World Book Day celebration! Paddy will be delivering an exciting draw-along for our visiting school children and signing their books 😺

Hannah Gold, author of award-winning, heart-warming adventure books, will be joining us for World Book Day! Hannah will be inspiring visiting school children taking part in author sessions and signing copies of her latest book 'Bear Rescue' 🐻‍❄️

The brilliant Jamie Smart, author and illustrator of 'Bunny vs Monkey' series will be joining us for the UK's biggest World Book Day celebration! Jamie will be delivering a session to some of our visiting school children and signing copies of his bestselling book 🐰🐵

We are so excited to welcome Katie Blackburn, writer of 'The Big Bang!' to our home for the UK's biggest World Book Day celebration! Katie will be delivering an exciting session to our visiting school children and signing their copies of The Big Bang! in our beautiful bookshop 😺