Richmond upon Thames Libraries promotes books and reading all year, every year, but now we are going bigger and bolder in our aim to inspire and nurture a whole community of readers. Introducing Richmond Reads, a season dedicated to spreading the joy of reading, story sharing and life-long learning.
What better time to start the season than Libraries Week, take a look at the highlights below then head over to Richmond Reads to see what else is happening.
Peek behind the scenes of The British Library. Fresh from curating the Digital Storytelling exhibition, we are delighted to host Stella Wisdom, British Library Digital Curator.
Stella offers intriguing insights into how to produce a uniquely hands-on public exhibition, which explores how technology is changing the way writers write and readers read.
The perfect gift doesn’t need to cost the earth with this special workshop by professional artist Gill Smith. Enjoy the creative experience while learning how to make two beautiful and unique notebooks. Show off your new talent by gifting them to loved ones or keep them for yourself to admire daily!
You don’t need any prior experience or skills to take part. All the materials will be provided so you can relax and have fun.
It takes a special skill to be the question setter on some of Britain’s best known and most watched quiz shows, but making those questions fun is a whole other matter. With numerous credits to his name, including Only Connect and Richard Osman’s House of Games, Alan Connor sets out to explain the art of making quizzes and puzzles enjoyable.
How do you engage with the audience to create playful, fiendish, and challenging brain teasers that make you want to play again and again? That’s the question we want answered!
Discover the full power of your library card via these sessions led by library staff.
Lose yourself in the past with films from the British Film Institute archive through BFI Replay - free for libraries members.
Get help tracing your family history with an introduction to Ancestry Library Edition.
Let us guide you through our eLibrary and discover 1000s of top audio and eBooks.
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Useful links
Visit the main libraries website to access the Library Catalogue, Digital Library and Information and Reference Services, and find out about our library services for children and young people.
