Check out this months LGNN comic book / graphic novel monthly meetup groups happening across London in September

Shoe Lane Comic Forum
Tuesday 3rd September
5:30pm – 7pm
Shoe Lane Library, Hill House, 1 Little New St, London EC4A 3JR

A fun and informal book group dedicated to the understanding and enjoyment of the multifaceted medium of comic books and graphic novels. Make friends, converse, get recommendations and choose from a wide selection of books to borrow and take home. From novices to fanatics: open to all.

For more info please get in touch

Islington Comic Forum
Tuesday 3rd September
6:30pm – 7:30pm
North Library, Manor Gardens N7 6JX

Like comic books / graphic novels? On the first Tuesday of every month Islington Comic Forum have the pick of the best of the Islington library comic book stock for your selection. Meet and talk with other members. Hear recommendations. Tell us what you think. Borrow titles to take home.

For more info: facebook page here

WIP Comics
Saturday 7th September
11:30am – 3pm
5th Floor Foyer/Bar of the Royal Festival Hall
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, Lambeth, London SE1 8XX (map)

This month it’s on the 1st Saturday of the month! Originally known as Graphic Novels and Comics, Critique and Collaboration Meetup was established by Michal Ingram in July 2011 who came up with the idea of bringing comic creators together for the purpose of collaborating and giving each other feedback.

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Hackney Comic + Zine Fair
Sunday 8th September
12pm – 6pm
London Fields Brewery
365-366 Warburton St, London E8 3RR

On Sunday 8th September 2019, Hackney Comic + Zine Fair will be taking over London Fields Arches for a celebration of sequential art and the people that produce it. Over 40 artists, writers and publishers will be there, with a huge range of styles, genres and approaches to the medium of comics available to purchase.

Presented by London Fields Brewery, it will be a whole day packed full of comics, art and beer. Entry is free, so there is nothing to stop you from coming along and checking it out.

WIP Comics will have a table there featuring work from various members of the group, including the debut of our brand new anthology volume ‘Progress’. Whether you’ve never attended the group before or are a seasoned regular then come along, say hi to some of the existing members, check our the many talented exhibitors, buy some comics and have a beer.

It’ll be fun, promise!

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Brompton Library Graphic Novel Reading Group
Monday 9th September
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Brompton Library, 210 Old Brompton Road, SW5 0BS

The reading group takes place on the second Monday evening of every month. There may be a pub quiz afterwards if you want to join in!

Church Street Library Graphic Novel Club
Monday 9th September
6:30pm – 8pm
Church Street Library, 67 Church St, Marylebone, London NW8 8EU

An opportunity for new readers and veterans of the medium to meet, discuss and share knowledge and opinions on anything related to the Graphic Novels.

Barbican Comic Forum
Thursday 19th September
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Barbican Library, Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS

The Barbican Comic Forum is an informal group dedicated to the understanding and enjoyment of the multifaceted medium of comic books and graphic novels. Make friends, converse, get recommendations and choose from a wide selection of books to borrow and take home. From novices to fanatics: open to all. Three things to note: 1. If you don’t have a City of London library card you can now join online (Anyone can join – you don’t have to live or work in the city to be a member: so come on – what’s stopping you?). 2. If you’re a little late – don’t worry about it. You can still just grab a chair and join in. 3. For those of you old enough: when the session finishes there will be a few of us heading to the pub.

For more info: Facebook / Email

Westminster Reference Library Comic Book Drawing Club
Saturday 21st September
11:30am – 1:30pm
Upstairs of the Westminster Reference Library
35 St Martin’s St, London WC2H 7HP, UK (map)

A new group focused on the craft of  actually putting pen to paper, and doing some drawing. Perfect for beginners, or chronic procrastinators. The aim is to help to build up confidence in your own drawings, getting into a routine, socialising with other artists in the same position, finding out about the wider comics creators community, and aiming to produce something every month.

The library encourages attendees to use the collection from their arts library section into their work. And attendees are encouraged to take turns leading the group in an activity or theme of their own choosing, ideally tackling an area that are struggling with themselves.

Comica Social Club
Wednesday 26th September
6:00pm – 10:00pm
Central Bar, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX

The Comica Social Club is a monthly meetup for people interested in comics, manga and graphic novels. It is informal. You can chat, greet, gossip or network. Talk about your stuff, your big plan, your collection list (but we may run away) or what awaits in the reading nook?The Comica Social Club is every last Wednesday in the month—except December. We all look forward to meeting you. Come and Have Fun and Make New Friends!

For more info: Facebook Group

 

Dalston Comic (creators) Club
Monday 30th September
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Dalston CLR James Library, Dalston Lane, E8 3BQ

Dalston Comic (creators) Club: A monthly meet up for adults who make comics, or are interested in starting, hosted on the last Monday of every month, 6:30pm – 7:45pm at Dalston CLR James Library, Dalston Lane, London, E8 3BQ. The mission of the Dalston Comic (creators) Club, is to provide an environment that fosters creativity and an open community, where every session can be someone first, where participant learn from each other, in order to develop their storytelling and sequential narrative chops.

For more info: Facebook / Tumblr / Instagram / Twitter / Email