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Check if there’s a Shambhala centre near you: http://shambhala.org/centres/find-shambhala-centre/

They offer free beginners meditation classes and group meditation sessions.

You can also continue doing what you’re doing and try many of the free meditation apps to soak up their material. Give Calm, Sounds True, 10% Happier and Insight Timer a try.

As for free books there’s Mindfulness In Plain English: http://www.urbandharma.org/udharma4/mpe.html