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Richmond upon Thames Libraries June 2024

June with Richmond Libraries

Coming soon! Marvellous Makers Summer Reading Challenge

The Summer Reading Challenge for children aged 4 to 11, will run from Saturday 6 July to Saturday 7 September 2024 and is free to join. Simply sign up at your local library, earn rewards for each book you read, then finish six books to earn a medal and certificate!

Saturday 6 July - Saturday 7 September

All Richmond Libraries

This year's Challenge, Marvellous Makers, is all about creativity. We can't wait to get creative at our free events for children!

Poetry with Babs Lee at Ham Library

Nurture your love of poetry and have a go at writing your own material under the expert guidance of local published poet Babs Lee.

Each friendly and informal session will explore poetry from different authors, followed by a discussion over tea and biscuits, and the chance to write your own poem. Starts Tuesday 4 June.

First Tuesday of the month
11.00am – 12 noon
Ham Library

Ham Street,

Ham

TW10 7HR

The Current 2024!

The Current is our exciting collection of electrifying reads for young people aged 15+. This year we are releasing six videos on our YouTube channel alongside our booklist with librarian recommended titles for young adults. Spanning multiple genres, these books are sure to appeal to older teens and adults alike.

Many of these titles are available to borrow as eBooks from our Digital Library and all titles are available to reserve in our libraries or online.

See the list!

Digital Drop-ins Summer Tour

If you’d like assistance using your tablet or mobile phone, bring it along to one of our roving drop-in sessions.

Twickenham Library
Monday 17 June
10.30am – 11.30am
Hampton Library
Tuesday 18 June
10.30am – 11.30am
East Sheen Library
Wednesday 19 June
10.30am – 11.30am
Whitton Library
Thursday 20 June
10.30am – 11.30am
Hampton Hill Library
Friday 21 June
10.30am – 11.30am

Friendly staff will be on hand to give you tips so that you can get the most out of your device.

Elizabeth Murray and Ham House

An insight into Stuart England and the Civil War.

Elizabeth Murray was one of the most talented women of the Civil War period. Chatelaine of Ham House, Royalist, political hostess, linguist, and spy; Elizabeth's life and works tell us a great deal of what life was like in Civil War England. Join biographer and Ham House tour guide, Serrie Meakins, on this journey into a turbulent 17th century England.

The Reminiscence Café meets monthly to celebrate history and culture and is a great opportunity to socialise and meet other residents.

Friday 21 June
11.00am – 12.15pm
Richmond Library Annexe
Quadrant Rd,

Richmond
TW9 1DH

Italian for Beginners: A Crash Course

Whether you’d like to gain confidence in your language skills before your holiday, or get a thorough introduction to a new language, this course is for you!

Suitable for complete beginners, this 6-session course will cover Italian grammar and vocabulary, as well as reading and writing skills. You will be introduced to Italian culture and get the opportunity to develop everyday Italian conversational proficiency. Course materials will be provided, but please bring a pen and notepad.

Participants should attend all 6 sessions.

Free - booking required.

Monday 1 July

4.30pm – 6.00pm
Wednesday 3 July

4.30pm – 6.00pm
Friday 5 July

4.30pm – 6.00pm
Monday 8 July

4.30pm – 6.00pm
Wednesday 10 July

4.30pm – 6.00pm
Friday 12 July

4.30pm – 6.00pm

Twickenham Library
Garfield Road,

Twickenham
TW1 3JT

Book now!

Seed Bombs at Little Seedlings

At this Little Seedlings session, you won’t get in trouble for getting your hands dirty and making a mess! Have a go at creating your own seed bombs with native wildflower seeds to throw and watch them grow, just in time for summer.

All materials will be provided. These free sessions are open to children 8 years and under, accompanied by an adult. Free event - no booking required.

Tuesday 11 June

3.45pm – 4.45pm

Ham Library

Ham Street,

Ham,

TW10 7HR

Belle Parole! Italian Conversation Group

Come and flex your language muscles at our friendly and informal conversation group with the guidance of a native speaker. Explore various topics and meet other learners and enthusiasts, gaining confidence as you do. Open to speakers with elementary and intermediate language proficiency.

Open to learners at levels A2 – B1. Not suitable for beginners

Second and fourth Wednesday of the month
5.00pm – 6.00pm
Richmond Library
Little Green,

Richmond,
TW9 1QL

Ham Lego Club

Everyone loves making things with Lego! Design and build amazing creations and take part in fun Lego challenges. Lego Club is great way to meet new friends, share tips and show off building skills. Lego will be provided, so just bring your ideas and enthusiasm.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Open to children of all ages. Free drop-in event.