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Library Service for the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames
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30/10/2026

🎃📚🎃 New spooky fiction available just in time for Halloween! 🎃📚🎃

Witch not included.

29/10/2026

Discover your next read!

From historical fiction to brilliant books for younger readers, there’s something for everyone:

📖 Boleyn Traitor by Philippa Gregory – Adults
🦊 The Fox Hunt by Caitlin Breeze – Young Adults
🏁 Hari Kumar: The Race Day Disaster by Rashmi Sirdeshpande – Children

All three titles are available as eBooks and audiobooks with no waiting lists, so you can start reading or listening straight away.

📅 Borrow from 29 October to 12 November
👉 Start reading on Libby

27/10/2026

The Cazalets are a large English family whose story unfolds across five novels by Elizabeth Jane Howard. Now, their story continues in a brand new novel, written by her niece, the bestselling author Louisa Young. Join Louisa Young and Georgina Moore for a special Richmond Reads event about The Golden Hours, the newest chapter in this much-loved series.

Whether you're a long-time Cazalet reader or new to the books, come along and hear two bestselling authors discuss this new chapter in the Cazalet story.

📖 Book signing to follow.
🔗 For more information please visit our website.
Come along. It's going to be a great evening!

27/10/2026

📱 Digital Drop-in Tour

Would you like some help using your tablet or mobile phone? Bring your device along to one of our Digital Drop-in sessions, where our friendly staff will be on hand to offer quick tips and support.

This week:
📍 Kew – Tuesday 27 October, 10.30–11.30am
📍 Ham – Wednesday 28 October, 10.30–11.30am
📍 Teddington – Thursday 29 October, 10.30–11.30am
📍 Hampton Wick – Friday 30 October, 10.30–11.30am

There’s no need to book, just bring your device along. When sessions are busy, advice may be limited to 10 minutes per person to make sure everyone gets support.

26/10/2026

📰 It’s Global Media and Information Literacy Week!

Looking to stay informed and explore the stories behind the headlines? With your library card, you can enjoy free access to trusted news sources including the Financial Times, The Times, Investors Chronicle, and hundreds of other newspapers and magazines.

NewsBank makes it easy to compare coverage, discover different perspectives, and build confidence in the information you read and share. And soon, a refreshed mobile-friendly experience will make accessing the news on the go even easier. 📚✨

26/10/2026

Acclaimed chef and bestselling author Olia Hercules and journalist and author Felicity Spector discuss Ukraine, resilience, and the role of food in preserving culture and connection. Chaired by broadcaster and journalist Bidisha Mamata, this thought-provoking event draws on their books Strong Roots and Bread & War to explore heritage, identity, community, and hope amid conflict.
A book signing follows in partnership with Hewson Books, The Kew Bookshop.

Find out about Richmond Reads: the annual season of events and activities that highlight the joys and benefits of reading.

22/10/2026

Silk Road stories

Sarah Rundle shares enchanting tales shaped by centuries of travel, trade and cultural exchange, filled with courage, wisdom, monsters and clever tricksters.

📅 Thursday 19 November
🕒 18:00-19:15
📍 Ham Library
🎟 £8 including refreshments

21/10/2026

Tomorrow night we welcome explorer Charlie Walker!

Make sure you get your tickets to hear Charlie's remarkable story.

Date: Thursday 22 October
Time: 7 to 8pm
Location: Richmond Library
Price: Tickets are £7

Charlie Walker is an award-winning explorer, author and speaker who has travelled across some of the world's most challenging landscapes. On Thin Ice is his gripping true story of his trek across Siberia’s frozen rivers to meet indigenous communities and learn about life in one of the world’s most remote regions. But when Russia invaded Ukraine, his journey took a dramatic turn. A book signing follows this event, with Hewson Books, The Kew Bookshop.

21/10/2026

Curious about AI?

Visit our AI displays, developed by Nottingham (Inspire) in collaboration with Good Things Foundation, at East Sheen, Hampton, Whitton and the Reference Library to discover:

💡 What artificial intelligence (AI) is
🛠️ How AI can be useful in everyday life
⚖️ Why AI can sometimes be biased
🖼️ AI or real? Test yourself and see if you can spot which images are AI-generated!

Pop into your local library and take a look!

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London Borough Of Richmond Upon Thames
Richmond

Website

https://richmond.spydus.co.uk/

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