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Digital drop-in session |
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If you’d like assistance using your tablet or mobile phone, bring it along to this last drop-in session of our current series. Friendly staff will once again be on hand to give you tips on getting the most out of your device. |
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Wednesday 3 April
10.30am – 11.30am Hampton Library Rosehill Hampton
TW12 2AB |
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Clay Workshop at Little Seedlings |
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Let your imagination run wild while you have fun with air dry clay and create a variety of creatures, large or small, to take home! No experience necessary, and all materials will be provided. This free event is for children, accompanied by an adult. No booking required.
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Tuesday 9 April
3.45pm – 4.45pm Ham Library Ham Street, Ham,
TW10 7HR
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Nocturnal Hunters: meet our native owls |
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Back by popular demand, discover the fascinating world of the UK’s most efficient and majestic predators, their habitats, histories, and conservation. This is a rare opportunity to meet British owl species in person, including the iconic tawny owl, barn owl, and short eared owl. Gain an insight into their realm; book your place now to avoid disappointment!
This talk is part of the Reminiscence Café series of events for adults. Free event - booking is required. |
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Friday 19 April 11.00am – 12.30pm
Richmond Library Annexe, Quadrant Road, Richmond TW9 1DH |
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Your Health Online |
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Come along to a beginner's guide to managing your wellbeing. Using the internet to book appointments and find information about health conditions is easy when you know how. This free presentation, led by professional librarians, will look at how to use the NHS app, how to search the internet for advice about medications, and how to keep your data safe and spot scams. Finish with some fun, by finding exercise videos you can try at home! |
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Wednesday 24 April 10.30am – 11.30am Whittaker Ellis Suite,
Old Town Hall, Richmond
TW9 1TP
Free - booking required
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Pre-school children and food allergies |
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Worried about food allergies? Confused and overwhelmed by conflicting information from different sources? Join us for an interactive workshop with Goldie Putrym, allergy author and founder of Allecza - The Allergy & Eczema Co.
The session will cover the latest research on allergy prevention, including breastfeeding, weaning, and beyond. You will have a chance to ask questions and will leave with practical tips on identifying and managing allergies.
These sessions take place after our free Baby Rhyme Time sessions, so why not come along at 10.00am to enjoy songs and rhymes with your little one beforehand! |
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Thursday 25 April
10.15am – 11.15am Richmond Lending Library
Friday 26 April
10.15am – 11.15am Twickenham Library
Free event - no booking required. |
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Teen author event: Nathanael Lessore |
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In celebration of Cover Story, Richmond Libraries’ awesome annual pick of the best teen reads for 11- to 14-year-olds, author Nathanael Lessore will be talking about his latest books, Steady for This and King of Nothing.
Nathanael’s hilarious, unique, and engaging writing has earned him nominations for the Spark! Book Awards and the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing. We can’t wait for his visit to Richmond!
Join Nathanael for a lively talk and Q&A, followed by a book signing.
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Thursday 2 May 7.00pm – 8.00pm Richmond Lending Library Little Green,
Richmond TW9 1QL
Free event - no booking required. |
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Teddington Library Community Garden needs you! |
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Do you have a passion for gardening or want to learn more? Would you like to be part of a team of friendly and experienced gardening volunteers? Then please register your interest and become a volunteer. Whether you are a novice or an expert, we would love to hear from you.
Efforts from staff and volunteers are currently underway to transform Teddington Library's Garden into a welcoming and functional community space, but more helping hands are needed to help with planting and garden maintenance this growing season!
By volunteering on this project, you will be supporting our efforts to turn the garden into a pollinator-friendly space that benefits both humans and wildlife. |
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Volunteers with any level of gardening experience are welcome, and all tools will be provided.
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Baby Rhyme Time & Story Time |
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Each library holds a weekly story time for under 6s. These sessions are free and booking is not required.
Libraries, with the exception of Kew Library, also hold free Baby Rhyme Time sessions for very young children accompanied by adults. Come join in the fun with songs, rhymes, and stories - all are welcome. |
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Weekly in all libraries
Baby Rhyme Time at 10.00am (not Kew Library) Story Time at 4.00pm |
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Knit and Natter |
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Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting or cross stitch? Bring whatever you are working on and join our friendly group for a morning of making. Crafters of all levels are welcome to join these informal gatherings to learn some tips, gain inspiration, and meet new people. Please bring your own yarn if you can. Free to attend - no booking required. |
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Second Monday of the month
10.00am – 12 noon Twickenham Library Garfield Road, Twickenham
TW1 3JT
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Reading Groups
| Reading groups can be an informal meeting of friends, or an organised gathering set up in a library or bookshop. We offer reading groups in all our libraries, and provide book sets to outside groups too. | ![image.](https://cdn.newzapp.co.uk/514be0dec3914afa95dba18129f403ba/lib/pluginId_514be0dec3914afa95dba18129f403ba_cid_44464/images/untitled_design_ld4a885o5NLBTbiN.png) |
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Digital Library |
Digital Library resources are free to use and there are no fines as eBooks and audiobooks are automatically returned unless renewed.
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London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Library Services, The Cottage, Little Green, Richmond TW9 1QH
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