# Reading group signup with a limit for each session
A good discussion needs enough room for everyone to speak. Offer a few meeting times, give each its own limit, and let readers choose the session that works for them.
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## Example
This starter offers two discussions on the first day and one on the next day. Each has eight places. The example below shows one session full while the others still have room.
> Example only. Your new event starts with no signups. Choose real dates and review the settings before publishing.
### Community Reading Sessions
Choose one discussion session. Bring your book and a question you would like to explore together. Each session has room for eight readers.
- Example schedule: Two discussion days
- Example location: Library meeting room
- Choose one session · 8 readers per session
| Slot | Capacity | Schedule | Capacity counts | Taken in example |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Afternoon discussion | 8 | Day 1 15:00 to 16:00 | One signup | 5 |
| Evening discussion | 8 | Day 1 18:00 to 19:00 | One signup | 8 |
| Next-day discussion | 8 | Day 2 15:00 to 16:00 | One signup | 2 |
### Starter settings
- Guests must select a slot.
- Public participant names are hidden.
- Schedule uses several dates and times.
- Guest reminders enabled.
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## Eight per session is different from eight in total
Use a capacity of eight on each session. Leave the event-wide attendee limit empty unless you also need a separate limit across the entire event. Otherwise, eight readers across all sessions could close the whole sheet.
Five readers in the afternoon session leave three places there. A full evening session does not use those afternoon places.
## The same book. A few different ways to gather.
A choice of meeting times helps more readers take part without turning one discussion into a crowded room. Use the description to tell people what to read, how the discussion will work, and whether they should bring anything.
### An adult discussion
Name the book and the chapters you plan to cover. A short optional question, such as which passage stayed with you, gives the facilitator a useful starting point.
### A family reading hour
If adults and children need seats, collect the whole party size and count everyone toward the session limit. Say whether an accompanying adult is expected.
### One club, one shared meeting
When everyone comes to the same discussion, use an RSVP instead of asking readers to choose a session. Keep date polling separate until the meeting time is settled.
## Make this signup your own
1. **Choose the discussion dates**
Open the starter, enter your first day, and apply the starter schedule. It creates three editable sessions across two days. Adjust each date and time to your real plan.
2. **Set the room size**
The starter allows eight readers in each session and one slot selection per signup. Change the capacity to match your space and the kind of discussion you want.
3. **Add the book and meeting details**
Replace the sample title, describe what to read, and add the room or video-meeting details. Use a custom question if you want people to suggest a discussion topic.
4. **Review and share**
Check the timezone, reminders, and guest preview. Names are hidden in this starter. Publish when the details are ready and share the link with your group.
### Before you share
- The book, reading amount, and meeting place are clear.
- Each session has a real date and the intended capacity.
- The total-event limit does not accidentally close other sessions.
- Names and discussion answers use the visibility you intended.
Start with an individual Free account. Shared team management, check-in, and recurring series are Organization features.
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## Organizer notes
### Before sharing: Choose a useful session size
Check the room and the discussion format. Eight is this starter’s example, not a required group size.
### A few days before: Look at each session
The evening may be full while the next afternoon still has six places. Share the open time rather than announcing that the whole group is full.
### On the day: Have the right room ready
Check the selected session, prepare its seats, and make the entrance or video instructions easy to find.
### Example invitation
Sample wording to adapt before sharing your own event.
> We’re discussing the first six chapters together. Choose one library session that works for you. Each has eight places, so everyone has room to join in. Bring your book and one question you would enjoy exploring.
## More guidance
[Plan signups across multiple dates](https://www.signupbubble.com/guides/signups-across-multiple-dates): Choose one event or a series.
[Understand slots and capacity](https://www.signupbubble.com/docs/slots-and-capacity.md): See exactly how places and parties count.
[Set up several dates and times](https://www.signupbubble.com/docs/several-dates-and-times.md): Review dates, timezone, and reminders.
## Cover books or a shared discussion space
Keep discussions free with an optional contribution, or set a fee for a session that includes a book or materials. Choose a per-attendee fee when each reader needs their own copy.
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## Frequently asked questions
### Can I use this for a book club?
Yes. It fits a book club offering a choice of discussion sessions. If everyone attends one meeting together, a simple RSVP is usually a better starting point. If the date is undecided, start with a poll.
### Can one reader bring a friend?
The starter counts one reader per signup. To allow parties, turn on guest count and count the whole party toward each session's capacity. A reader and one friend then use two places.
### Does this create a recurring series?
These sessions belong to one event. You can duplicate an event for a later meeting. Automatic weekly or monthly series are an Organization feature with separate events.
## Leave the organizing here. Bring the conversation to the room.
Open an editable starter, review the details, and share one link when you are ready. Your guests can sign up without creating an account.
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