Richmond upon Thames Libraries
@RichmondLibs
Followers
4K
Following
4K
Media
6K
Statuses
11K
We are the library service for the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Follow us for all the latest news and events.
Richmond upon Thames, London
Joined June 2011
Richmond Reads is back 📚 If you love reading or want to do more of it, join us to celebrate stories and the joy of reading through a mix of events designed to inspire, entertain, and connect! See what's on ⬇️ https://t.co/eRH9BrGstu
0
1
1
This Saturday!
Join Nicola Williams, Graham Bartlett & Imran Mahmood for a gripping panel chaired by Emma Curtis on crime fiction shaped by courtroom & policing careers. 📅 Sat 18 Oct 📍 Twickenham Library ⏰ 4pm 🎟️Book at https://t.co/PBGl7HIcgA Book signing after, thanks to @kewbookshop
0
0
1
Discover how Prof Smith unpacks the evolution of meaning, showing how the OED connects scholarship with the living history of words. 📖 https://t.co/4Y0w0oPhJG
#SemanticChange #Linguistics
1
7
7
#GetOnlineWeek is starting soon! Join us for free, friendly events to boost your digital confidence: 🔹 Explore our eLibrary 🔹 Spot online scams 🔹 Discover the power of AI 🗓️ 20–23 Oct 🎟️ All welcome, no experience needed! 👉 https://t.co/s1WVL1HhKe
0
3
3
A large number of birthday candles can also pose a threat.
2
24
170
This year 3,172 children took part in our Summer Reading Challenge, an increase of 156 compared to last summer 📖 Our @Richmondlibs also hosted three free Lego sessions for families, and they were a massive hit! Find out what's planned this autumn ⬇️ https://t.co/HYbv5Py16b
0
6
9
Looking for that perfect present? Find thoughtful Christmas gifts at our Christmas Craft Fair! Unique handmade items from local crafters - perfect for everyone. 📍Whitton Library 🕚11am - 3pm 📅Saturday 8 November 🏷️Free event, all welcome
0
3
5
Calling the good people of Richmond (London)!
On October 23rd, as part of Richmond Reads, myself and the marvellous @radiomukhers will be appearing at the Old Town Hall at 7.00. Come along. Abir has promised to dance...
1
4
33
British author Dame Jilly Cooper, whose best-selling novels include Rivals, has died aged 88
bbc.co.uk
"May her hereafter be filled with impossibly handsome men and devoted dogs," says the Queen, a friend of the best-selling romance author.
80
156
590
Want to write fiction that makes people laugh? Join a creative writing workshop with @katyemdavies — award-winning author of In at the Deep End! Learn how humour works in fiction and try writing your own funny scenes. More information & tickets: https://t.co/F68t7OjOVm
0
4
4
Spooky season is finally here! 🎃🍂 That also means our new What's On is out, it's available for you to pick up for FREE at our new Information Centre inside Richmond Station or any of your local community centres and libraries. View online: https://t.co/qJJf0EFU2L
0
5
5
Join Louis D. Hall in conversation with Hannah Knowles as he shares the wild journey behind In Green, a horseback adventure across Europe inspired by Don Quixote. 📅 Tuesday 4 November 🕖 7 – 8pm 🎟️ £4.50 📌#Teddington Library Book here: https://t.co/jyrD1mmMOG
0
3
3
To celebrate #NationalPoetryDay, we’re sharing a selection of poems you can borrow from our libraries. Enjoy your favourite poets or get inspired to discover new ones—and remember, poetry is for every day of the year! 📚 Check the catalogue for more!
0
3
9
🎧 Thousands of audiobooks. Totally free. All you need is a library card + the Libby app. No fees. No fuss. Just great stories, anytime, anywhere. Start listening today! Download the app or visit: https://t.co/YnCIvoJyDq
#LibbyApp #FreeAudiobooks #LibraryLove
0
2
3
We again want to hear what young people think about our parks & open spaces 🌳 The aim is to make our green spaces more welcoming, fun, and accessible for young people right across #LBRuT - your voices are crucial! Complete our survey by SUNDAY 5 Oct ⬇️ https://t.co/OsAwR7JiUw
0
7
7
We are pleased to introduce Kanopy! Stream critically acclaimed films, docs & TV shows, all free with your library card. Watch on mobile, browser, or Smart TV. Available for library users 18+ Explore here: https://t.co/NtVSsuyLUD
#Kanopy #LibraryStreaming #FreeFilms
0
2
2
Celebrate Richmond Reads this Autumn by signing up to our reading challenge, starting TODAY! read 3+ books and enter our raffle to win a prize! Sign up online here: https://t.co/d3KdfTJW1b Or, visit your local library for a paper version. Let’s get reading! 🍂
0
3
5
We're excited to reveal the #WolfsonHistoryPrize 2025 shortlist, celebrating the finest historical non-fiction works from the past year. The six books shortlisted for the UK’s most prestigious history writing prize are: 📕Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age
2
25
42
Mark your calendars − the cosmos has some shows planned! Here are some upcoming solar eclipses you won’t want to miss: https://t.co/WKRFGLiHro.
#NewsBank @NewsBank #AstronomyDay
0
0
2
Join bestselling author Laurie Gilmore for a live virtual event as she discusses The Gingerbread Bakery, a heartwarming new instalment in her Dream Harbour series. 📅 Mon 3 Nov | 🕖 7–8pm | 💻 Online 🎟️ Free tickets: https://t.co/PBGl7HIK68
#RichmondReads #LaurieGilmore
0
2
4