News and events for children and teens
Meet the author...Peter Ward
Dragon Horse
Two brothers fight the classic battle between good and evil as the Shadow-without-a-name attempts to break free from an eternal imprisonment by utilizing the strength and power of the famed dragon horses.
Peter will talk about his book set in ancient China, what inspired him, the setting of the book and its mythology. He will also talk about the process of creative writing itself - the 'Three Golden Rules' he learnt in writing Dragon Horse which will help young writers with their own story telling.
Event suitable for 11+ readers, young adults and adults who enjoy the fantasy genre.
Saturday 24 January, 11am, Twickenham Library. This is a free event. To book email promotions@richmond.gov.uk or contact your local library.
National Storytelling Week 2009
Join storyteller Seff Townsend for mutlicultural stories for all ages. Ham Library, Tuesday 3 February, 1pm. Free event but contact Ham Library to book in advance.
Captain Yellow Belly at Twickenham Library
Join author and part-time pirate Preston Rutt for a dramatic reading of his book Captain Yellow Belly and the Tale of the Terrible Pirate! Preston will perform his reading wearing full pirate dress so be sure not to miss out!
Free event. Twickenham Library, Thursday 26 February, 2:15pm.
Teenage Book Group at Ham Library
Join our reading group for 11 to 15 year olds at Ham Library. Come along to our next meeting on Wednesday 4 February, 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
To join, contact staff at Ham Library, call 020 8940 8703 or email: yps@richmond.gov.uk.
Spanish for children
Take part in our children's Spanish sessions at Ham Library. All abilities welcome - Spanish stories for Spanish speakers and basic Spanish for beginners. Fridays at 4:15pm (term-time only), free to all.
Please note times and days may change occasionally. Contact Ham Library for more information
Chatterbooks groups in Richmond upon Thames
Chatterbooks reading groups currently meet in seven 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.
News and events mailing list
If you would like to be informed of future events for children and teens held at any of our libraries, please email the Young People's Library Service team and we'll add you to our mailing list.
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To join the list, email the Young People's Library Service at yps@richmond.gov.uk.