M W Craven – ‘The Killer’s Mark’ Book Launch
The Halston Hotel, Carlisle 730pm, Thursday 13th August, 2026 Bookends is delighted to be a part of the launch event for the ever-popular, award...
Read MoreJacob Polley Poetry Reading
Award-winning Carlisle born poet Jacob Polley will be reading from his forthcoming 'Selected Poems' followed by a Q & A session in Cakes and...
Read MoreKim Moore Reading From ‘The House Of Broken Things’
Bookends is delighted to welcome back Cumbrian poet Kim Moore to Cakes & Ale Cafe to read from her latest collection, The House Of Broken...
Read MoreCarmel Bones – ‘Clockwork Classrooms’ Book Launch
Join author and former teacher Carmel Bones at Cakes And Ale cafe to celebrate the launch of her book 'Clockwork Classrooms' Admission is...
Read MoreCarlisle Reading Group
The Carlisle group usually meets at 7pm on the last Wednesday of the month in Cakes and Ale Cafe The reading group will be discussing Do Not Say We...
Read MoreKeswick Reading Group
The Keswick Reading Group is led by Trina and Anne and meets every third Thursday of the month at 7pm Please email bookendskeswick@aolcom if you...
Read MoreChildren’s Storytime
EVERY SATURDAY! Every Saturday morning at 11 am our storyteller Lee will read a couple of children's books at Bookends From classic tales to the...
Read MoreAfternoon Book Club
The daytime book group meets every second Monday of the month at 2pm downstairs in Carlisle Cathedral Cafe The next meeting is on Monday 10th August...
Read MoreReflective Rebels Business Bookclub
This club meets every second Thursday of the month from 10am-12pm in Kirklington Hall and Gardens Not your average book club Reflective...
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