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Richmond upon Thames, London
Joined June 2011
📚✨ Richmond Reads 2026 is back! Author talks, workshops, family events, publishing panels, creative writing and fascinating non-fiction await. Plus, the Reading Challenge returns and we're joining the Silent Book Club movement. 📖 richmond.gov.uk/richmond_rea…
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There's something for everyone! Choose from Boleyn Traitor, The Fox Hunt or Hari Kumar: The Race Day Disaster. 🎧 eBooks & audiobooks ✅ No waiting lists 📅 29 Oct–12 Nov 👉 Borrow on @LibbyApp #RichmondReads #RichmondLibraries – at Richmond, London
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A reminder for tonight's Silent Book Club at #EastSheen Library! Bring your own book, or choose one from the library, then settle in with tea or coffee and enjoy quiet reading. Free, no booking required. 5.30 - 6.50pm – at Richmond, London
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The Cazalets return in The Golden Hours. Join Louisa Young and Georgina Moore to discuss the latest chapter in this much-loved family saga. 📍 Twickenham Library 📖 Book signing to follow. Book you tickets: richmond.gov.uk/services/lib…
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Need help with your phone or tablet? Our Digital Drop-in Tour continues this week! 📍 Kew – Tues 27 Oct 📍 Ham – Wed 28 Oct 📍 Teddington – Thurs 29 Oct 📍 Hampton Wick – Fri 30 Oct ⏰ 10.30–11.30am Bring your device along for friendly tips and support. – at Ealing, London
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How to write a novel: A workshop with author Alice Slater Learn how to shape an idea into a story, develop your writing skills and keep momentum through the first draft. 📅 Saturday 7 November ⏰ 10.30am - 12.30pm 📍 Twickenham Library Book your place: richmond.gov.uk/richmond_rea…
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📱 Need help with the NHS App? Drop in today at #Richmond Library for friendly, one-to-one support from the NHS App team. Perfect for beginners, anyone lacking digital confidence, or if you simply have a question. 🕐10am - 12 noon Please bring the device you use for the app – at Richmond, London
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The next #SilentBookClub meeting is taking place at #Twickenham Library! Bring your own book, or choose one from the library, and enjoy quiet reading. No assigned reading, preparation or pressure to chat. 📅 Wed 21 Oct 2026 🕐 17:30-18:50 🎟️ Free, no booking required – at Richmond, London
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Curious about AI? Visit our displays developed by @GoodThingsFdn in collaboration with @NottsLibraries at East Sheen, Hampton, Whitton & the Reference Library to learn what AI is. Plus, can you spot which images are AI-generated and which are real? #GetOnlineWeek
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“Should you read this new volume of the Cazalet Chronicles? Yes!” — The Times Join Louisa Young and Georgina Moore to explore The Golden Hours, the latest Cazalet Chronicles novel. 📅 Sat 17 Oct 📷 11am-12.15pm 📷richmond.gov.uk/richmond_rea…
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#GetOnlineWeek is here! Join us for a week of digital activities: 🤖 Mon: AI displays 📚 Tue: Meet BorrowBox 💡 Wed: Artificial Intelligence Explained (sold out) 📱 Thu: NHS App drop-in 📖 Fri: Online Books for Beginners Find out more at richmond.gov.uk/richmond_rea…
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Hampton Wick Library is closed today. Apologies for any inconvenience caused!
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📞 Update: The main phone line at Twickenham Library is now back in service. Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused.
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📞 Apologies, but the main phone line at Twickenham Library is currently out of order. We're sorry for the delay in letting you know and for any inconvenience caused. Thank you for your patience while we work to resolve the issue. #TwickenhamLibrary #RichmondLibraries
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Only a week to go before we welcome explorer @cwexplore! Hear all about his attempt to hike 600 miles along the frozen rivers of Siberia and how things didn't quite go to plan once Russia invaded Ukraine. 7pm Thursday 22 October Richmond Library richmond.gov.uk/richmond_rea…
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Tom Fort is coming to #Twickenham Library next week to talk about his new book #LidoLand. Make sure you splash out on some tickets for you and your friends today! Date: Tuesday 20 October Time: 7 to 8pm Location: Twickenham Library Price: Tickets are £7 richmond.gov.uk/richmond_rea…
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The next #SilentBookClub meeting is taking place at #Castelnau Library! Bring your own book, or choose one from the library, and enjoy quiet reading. No assigned reading, preparation or pressure to chat. 📅 Wed 14 Oct 2026 🕒 17:30-18:50 🎟 Free, no booking required – at Richmond, London
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From first idea to first draft ✍️ Join Alice Slater for a practical novel-writing workshop. 📅 7 November | Twickenham Library 🎟️ Booking required: richmond.gov.uk/services/lib… #RichmondReads #AmWriting
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Two weeks to go! Meet BorrowBox, a drop-in session all about using BorrowBox. 📅 20 Oct 2026 ⏰ 10:00–12:00 📍 East Sheen Library Free. No booking required! Find out more at: richmond.gov.uk/richmond_rea…
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Want to get published? Join us at Twickenham Library on 17 October for two Richmond Reads events with advice from authors and publishing professionals. Learn about publishing, ask questions and get tips for your writing. Book here: richmond.gov.uk/richmond_rea…
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📰 From the Financial Times to the Investors Chronicle and hundreds of other titles, NewsBank gives you free access with your library card. 📚 bit.ly/4bURvhF
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