News and events for children and teens

Family Poetry Workshop

Have fun with poetry! Write your own poems and learn how to create a fantastic poetry display. Join us on a  4 week course for parents and children aged 5 - 10 years.

Every Saturday from 14 January to 4 February 2:30pm - 4:30pm, Castelnau Library.

Free Family Learning event but please book by phoning 020 8734 3350.

Chinese Spring Festival

Join us for Chinese songs, fine arts, painting, calligraphy, zodiacs, crafts and much more.

Suitable for 4-8 year olds. Free event but please book at the relevant library.

Saturday 28 January 10am East Sheen Library.
Saturday 4 February 2:30pm Teddington Library.

Shared Stories

Make your own picturebook with artist Ursula Kelly. Join us for a brilliant 4 week course for parent or grandparent with child aged 7 - 13 years.

Every Saturday from 25 February to 17 March.

East Sheen Library 10am – 12 noon.
Ham Library 2:30pm – 4:30pm..

Free event but please book at relevant library. East Sheen Library - 020 8734 3337 or Ham Library - 020 8734 3354.

Teenage reading groups

Love books, manga or creative writing? Why not join one of our reading groups for 11-15 year olds? Visit our young people's reading groups page to find out more.

Chatterbooks groups in Richmond upon Thames

Chatterbooks reading groups meet in several of our libraries to chat about books and have fun. If you would like reading and are in Year 4 or 5, find out if there's a Chatterbooks group near you.

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