Introducing a book club with a difference! Each month we’ll set a theme that compliments the museum’s changing exhibitions.

We will provide a list of suggested books, but feel free to bring along any book that you feel relates to the theme, and that you’d like to share.

We will meet on (usually) the last Thursday of the month in the Beacon Portal, between 1900-2030.

The Beacon Book club will be an informal, friendly group of likeminded people who want to share their passion for reading and to discover new favourite books and make new friends.

Most of the suggested reading can be found at or ordered through the Cumberland Library Service as print books, e-books or audiobooks, but we also encourage you to take the theme and browse through the library shelves, charity shops and independent booksellers to find something unexpected. You can find a copy of each month’s suggested reading list on our What’s On page, or ask at the museum reception for a printed copy.

Everyone is welcome! Tea and cake will be provided.