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Christmas concerts! |
Patch Ukulele Band and Teddington Ukulele Players bring their heart warming music to libraries. Sing, dance, bring family and friends and get the season’s celebrations started with joyful tunes that will make everyone smile.
Continue the fun with ukuleles in libraries - thanks to the London Ukulele Project, ukuleles can be borrowed with your library card, just like a book! |
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Friday 1 December
2.00pm – 3.00pm Twickenham Library Garfield Road, Twickenham, TW1 3JT
Saturday 2 December 10.30am – 11.15am
Teddington Library Waldegrave Road, Teddington, TW11 8NY |
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Christmas stories and crafts |
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At these special story time sessions children can expect stories, treats and Christmas tree crafts as part of our festive celebrations.
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Castelnau Library
4.00pm – 4.30pm Wednesday 6 December East Sheen Library 4.00pm – 4.30pm Monday 11 December
Kew Library 4.00pm – 4.30pm Tuesday 12 December Hampton Wick Library
4.00pm – 4.30pm Wednesday 13 December Hampton Hill Library 4.00pm – 4.30pm Friday 15 December
Hampton Library 4.00pm – 4.30pm Monday 18 December Teddington Library
4.00pm – 4.30pm Tuesday 19 December
Richmond Library 4.00pm – 4.30pm Friday 22 December |
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Want to make a change in Castelnau? | Do you live in Castelnau and want to help tackle the challenges posed by extreme weather events and restore a more natural environment? If you do, you are invited to join Community BlueScapes at one of their three launch gatherings in Castelnau. |
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Drop in for as long as you like to talk to the team and find out more. Tell them what you'd like to see happen and how you want to be involved.
| Saturday 2 December 10.00am – 12.00pm
Castelnau Library, 75 Castelnau,
SW13 9RT |
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Craft Fair at Twickenham Library |
Looking for a special Christmas present? Then escape the hurly burly of the high street and join us for some seasonal shopping at Twickenham Library.
There will be a range of bespoke goods from local crafters available, so you can find that unique present in a relaxed environment. Plus, a free Christmassy children’s craft session at 2.00pm! |
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Saturday 9 December
11.00am – 3.00pm Twickenham Library Garfield Road,
Twickenham, TW1 3JT |
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Festive events
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Craft a Christmas card at Little Seedlings | Get ready for the festive season at this fun and colourful workshop. Sessions are open to children aged 10 and under, accompanied by an adult. All materials will be provided. Free event - no booking required. |
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Tuesday 12 December
3.30pm – 4.30pm Ham Library Ham Street, Ham, TW10 7HR |
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Podcasts and radio online explained | Using your phone or tablet for radio and podcasts opens up endless listening possibilities. From BBC Sounds to Spotify there are shows to suit every taste.
In this session for beginners, we’ll cover the basics of how to access radio online and how to find and listen to podcasts. Bring along your own device and we can help you get set up. This session includes mince pies and a hot drink.
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Wednesday 13 December
10.30am – 11.30am Ham Library Ham Street, Ham, TW10 7HR |
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Boatmen and the Thames’ foreshore | Explore the cultural history of the tidal shore from ancient times to now with Master Boatbuilder Mark Edwards MBE. We'll be looking at the development of the 'shore'; its embankment, Richmond bridge and the various iconic river industries including boatmen and watermen.
This talk is part of the Reminiscence Café series of events. A free event - no booking required. |
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Friday 15 December
11.00am – 12.15pm
Whittaker Ellis Suite
Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue,
Richmond, TW9 1TP |
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What else is happening...
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Closed days
|  | Richmond borough libraries will be closed on the following days;
Christmas Eve Sunday 24 December Christmas Day Monday 25 December
Boxing Day Tuesday 26 December New Year's Day Monday 1 January
Need a new read whilst we are closed? Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks via our Digital Library! |
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Digital Libary
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Christmas books |
 | All Richmond borough libraries have lots of Christmas books for you to borrow.
Whether you need craft ideas or Christmas cooking tips, we've got you covered!
Don't forget there are plenty of festive story books for children, plus cosy wintery tales for adults. Search the catalogue or visit us soon to see our seasonal displays.
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London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Library Services, The Cottage, Little Green, Richmond TW9 1QH
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