Events in libraries
Now it's over to Tomasz for the weather
An evening with the broadcast meterologist.
Thursday 16 July, 7.30pm, East Sheen Library.
Tea with Elizabeth Manson Behr
Join us for talk with Elizabeth Manson Bahr, author of Children of the Sun, an epic retelling of the Conquest of Mexico from the Aztec point of view
Friday 17 July, 3pm, East Sheen Library.
The Songs of Irving Berlin
Marie Herbert will talk about the songs of Irving Berlin.
Tuesday 21 July, 6.30–8.00 pm, Kew Library.
Poetry Reading
All are welcome to bring their own favourite poem / prose piece / story / song on the topic of tropical summer.
Wednesday 22 July, 12.45 to 2pm Ham Library
A Celebration of Summer
Hampton Library would like to you invite you to tea and cakes and a celebration of poetry with the Richmond Libraries Poetry Group.
Monday 27 July 2.30 to 3.30pm Hampton Library
The Gates of Hell:Science, Cannibalism and the Franklin Expedition
Professor Andrew Lambert, Naval Historian at King’s College London, will present a talk on Captain Sir John Franklin’s ill-fated quest to find the North West Passage in 1845.
Tuesday 4 August 6.30 to 8.00pm Kew Library
Meet The Author of The Silent Lady-Derek Wheatley
The Silent Lady, a wonderful tale of twists and turns. Henry Earle lies dead on the pavement outside his house. A single gunshot in his brain. His wife, Isabel, stands dumbstruck in their hallway. It's 1961 in London and if convicted of his murder, she must face the hangman's noose. But Isabel is speechless and unable to enter a plea. Does she have a genuine medical condition or is this an attempt at deception? The story is told from the perspectives of the young barrister brought in to plead her innocence, the psychiatric doctor, the judge trying the case and the policeman. You are led through the maze of the English legal system,but does everyone come to the same conclusion?
4 September 3pm, East Sheen Library.
Why Hampton Wick?:The History of Hampton Wick
Colin Pain will be talking about the history of Hampton Wick.
Saturday 12 September 3.00 pm Hampton Wick Library
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Children's events
For details of other library events for children and teens, please see the Young People's Library Service news and events page.
Storytime
All libraries hold a storytime for the under-5s once a week; see the Storytime page for details.
Tiny Teddies
Most libraries also hold monthly bounce and rhyme sessions for pre-school children, called Tiny Teddies. These sessions are great fun and include songs, rhyme and stories. All these activities are free of charge.