Events at Borders York
All our Events are listed below. We host a range of events from personalised book signings to author talks and interactive lectures. Further details about the Events listed below can be obtained by calling us directly.
Kids Club: Every Saturday from 2pm come along and join our kids club! Full of stories, art, crafts and lots of fun. Perfect for young children and we are offering 20% of the weeks featured items. What a Bargain!!
Borders Quiz: Every last Thursday of the month. There are rounds on literature, film, music and television so come along and see if you know enough to win a prize.
Book Club: Our general book club meets every second Thursday in the month. Just read the book and come along, all welcome!!
Sci-Fi Book Group:Our Sci-fi, Horror and Graphic Novels book group usually meets on a Wednesday mid month. Check out the event listings below for details.
Womens Book Group: Every last Tuesday of the Month, see below for book choice details.
Jazz Club: Come along and listen to your favourite jazz artosts and discuss their music with other jazz buffs!
For details of other meetings see the events listings below.
All book groups and language classes are run external to Borders so the best thing to do for information is to turn up at the scheduled time and ask the person running the meeting.
We are always looking to hold any kind of event at Borders York so if we can help you launch your book, if you want to host a poetry night, a book club or any other kind of group you can think of then give us a call to see if we can help. We can also provide books for events or set up book stalls if needed. Call 01904 653300 and ask to speak to Lorraine to see if there is anything we can help you with.
This week's theme for our kids events is recycling!
Join crime author Roz Southey for the launch of her new novel 'Chords and Dischords'. Have a chat with Roz and get your signed copy.
Make all kinds of things from your junk!
Meets every first Tuesday at 6pm, come along and discuss your favourite artist's, listen to some jazz and meet like minded people.
Witch Child by Celia Rees Another modern classic so just read the book and come along. All welcome!
Join us instore to try out a variety of motivational and self help pre-recorded MP3s from Hypno Imp. Ideal if you are trying to lose weight, give up smoking and could change your life!
Join us and this legendary cricket player as he promotes his new book 'Best XI'. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet one of the best English cricketers so don't miss it!
A very special reading by best selling author Stephen Clarke! Stephen will be reading from his new novel 'Dial M For Merde'. This is a ticketed event and tickets are £2 which is redeemable against the cost of the book.
This month's book is Gods Behaving badly by Marie Philips. Just read the book and turn up to have your say. This is a very friendly group and anyone is welcome so why not try something new?
This month we are discussing the classic Discworld novel 'Nightwatch' to celebrate the forthcoming release of Terry Pratchett's new book 'Nation' and 25 years of Discworld.
This week's theme for our kids events is recycling!
A very special treat today, come along to the launch of this brilliant Austrian cookbook and sample some of Austria's finest treats!
Meet author Nicki Howarth and get a signed copy of 'Cartamandua'
As part of York's Japan Day, Lesley Downer will be here reading from her brilliant novel and answering your questions. A great opportunity to meet this talented new author.
Booker shortlisted author Tibor Fischer will be instore reading from his new novel 'Good To Be God'. This is an excellent opportunity to put your questions to this talented author.
Meet every first Tuesday in the month.
Join author Elaine instore and get your very own signed copy of the spooky children's tale 'Vortex Manor'. Elaine will be here from 12 and will have some fun children's activities, not to be missed!
Pat will be instore signing copies of his books 'Operation Orpheus', 'Who Pays The Ferryman' and his other factional espionage thrillers.
Join us and get your signed copy of this hilarious book of anecdotes of someone with far too much time on their hands! A brilliant read and a signed copy would make a perfect Christmas gift!
