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Summer Reading Challenge 2026 |  |
More than 2,000 children across the borough have already signed up for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, Read to the Beat!
With the challenge running until early September, there’s still plenty of time to sign up. Pick up a pack at any library, read six books or complete six goals, and collect stickers along the way. Complete the challenge to earn a medal and certificate. |
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More than 2,000 children across the borough have already signed up for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, Read to the Beat!
With the challenge running until early September, there’s still plenty of time to sign up. Pick up a pack at any library, read six books or complete six goals, and collect stickers along the way. Complete the challenge to earn a medal and certificate. |
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Building bridges with Lego! |  |
Design, build, and bring your imagination to life creating Lego bridges at this anniversary celebration of Richmond bridge. We’ll provide the Lego; all you need is enthusiasm and creativity!
Connect with new friends, learn about the 250-year history of the bridge, and showcase your skills in a fun, welcoming drop-in session for children of all ages. |
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Riverside yoga classes |  |
Free taster yoga sessions for everyone. Relax and rejuvenate at our riverside yoga classes in Richmond. Suitable for all levels, from beginners to experienced yogis. We have plenty of yoga mats, straps, bolsters, and blocks to borrow. |
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Lego Club with Read to the Beat |  |
Everyone loves making things with Lego! Design and build amazing creations and take part in fun Lego challenges.
Free event - no booking required.Children must be accompanied by an adult |
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Design and build amazing creations and take part in fun Lego challenges.
Free event - no booking required
Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Ukulele concerts with Read to the Beat |  |
The Patch Players and Teddington Ukulele Players bring their heart-warming music to libraries this summer. Sing, dance, bring family and friends to enjoy! |
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Eco electronics with Science Owl |  |
Learn how to to build your own carbon dioxide monitors from scratch and use them to measure the air around us. Suitable for children aged 8+, beginners welcome and all equipment provided. Parents, carers or guardians must stay with their child throughout the session.
This workshop has been part-funded by the Richmond Climate Action Microgrant. |
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Sketch Richmond - urban sketching course |  |
A new evening urban sketching course! Designed to build confidence sketching outdoors, all levels welcome.
Tutored by designer, illustrator, and author, Charles Leon, with more than twenty-five years in design practice and four published sketch journals, including The Richmond Sketch Journal and The Thames Path Sketch Journal. Booking essential. |
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Page Turners |  |
At Page Turners we read an extract or short story together, perhaps even a poem, pausing to discuss and share our thoughts. There is no need to read anything in advance, just join the drop-in sessions. Hot drinks and biscuits are provided. |
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Digital drop-ins
| The digital drop-in tour is taking a break this August. But if you need quick help with your smartphone or tablet, swing by the Information and Reference Library. We’re still running the regular digital drop-ins on the first and fourth Saturday of the month! |
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Take the library with you this summer! |
No matter where you're spending your summer, you can have the library at your fingertips with our wide range of eLibrary resources. Browse newspapers and magazines with PressReader, watch documentaries on Kanopy, and read graphic novels and manga with Comics Plus. Discover new eBooks and eAudiobooks with BorrowBox, Libby, and CloudLibrary. All included with your library card! |
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