Top 10 children's books issued at Kingston's libraries during 2010

We are delighted to announce the top ten children's books that were borrowed from our branches during 2010.

1	Aliens Love Underpants!	Freedman, Claire
2	Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief:Percy Jackson	Riordan, Rick
3	Red Pyramid,The:The Kane Chronicles	Riordan, Rick
4	Little Darlings	Wilson, Jacqueline
5	Angelina Ballerina	Holabird, Katharine
6	Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs	Holabird, Katharine
7	Hetty Feather	Wilson, Jacqueline
8	Skulduggery Pleasant: Playing with Fire	Landy, Derek
9	Witches,The	Dahl, Roald
10	I Really Really Need Actual Ice Skates:Charlie and Lola	Child, Lauren

India Russell

Local Poet, Author, Actress

Will be saying farewell to the area with a short reading of requested poems, including:

  The Sabre-Toothed Tigers of Worcester Park

Return of the Caveman

S for Laughter

Tale Told in a Cab

Followed by a book signing of her work, including a new collection, The Dance of Life, which has been praised by many, including HRH Prince Charles, Virginia McKenna and Brian May

Old Malden Library, Church Road, Worcester Park

Thursday, 24^th March 7-8pm

Tickets £1 to include a glass of wine or a soft drink are available from

Old Malden and New Malden Libraries

Hook Craft Fair

12th March, 10am- 4pm

Throughout the day, visitors will be able to enjoy an array of stalls selling everything from jewellery to handmade cards, healing crystals, personalised art, books and much more.


Future craft fair dates for your diary: 9th April & 7th May 2011. For more information please contact the Library in Hook Road, Chessington.

Did you know?

... that as well as e-books, you can also access e-audiobooks as part of Kingston Libraries on-line library? We are happy to announce that in partnership with WF Howes Library suppliers, our users now have access to over 600 e-audiobooks. This is in addition to the 450 titles already offered in our e-book collection. Both services are easy to access and completely free.

Just go in to any Kingston Library, log on to a library computer using your library card, visit the Kingston Libraries website, click on the On-line Reference room tag to take you to the e-books and e-audiobooks link, set up your Net Library account, and that’s it! You can then view or download titles using your own PC in the comfort of your own home.

World Book Night

Help Kingston Library and Heritage Service celebrate World Book Night on Saturday March 5^th.

Kingston Library is taking part in this national initiative promoting the pleasures of books and reading by opening between 6.30pm and 9pm that evening. There will be music from The Tiffinians –Close Harmony Group, live poetry performances courtesy of Rhythm and Muse, the chance to pick up a free book as part of the World Book Night Great Book Giveaway, and obviously lots of opportunities to choose and borrow from our wide range of adult fiction and non-fiction books, as well as Large Print and Spoken Word.

If you are not already a member of Kingston Libraries it is a great chance to come along and join up – just bring a proof of name and address with you such as a current utility bill or driving licence. Why not sign up to our e-books and e-spoken word service at the same time?

For more information  about World Book Night please contact Kingston Library on 020 8547 5006 or Alison Townsend on 020 8547 6494.

For further information about Rhythm and Muse please contact Alison Hill at alison-hill@blueyonder.co.uk or visit www.rhythmandmuse.org

Top 10 Storytime at New Malden Library

Thursday 24 February 10.30 - 11am
 Ten of the best new picture books followed by a simple craft activity, to do in the library or at home, making ‘Millie’s Marvellous Hats’. Suitable for under 5’s and their carers. Free event. 

Call in to New Malden Library in Kingston Road, New Malden.

Email practice session at Old Malden Library

Old Malden Library is holding an email practice session Thursday 17 February 9.45-10.45am. This short session will cover the basics of writing, editing, sending and receiving emails and give a little boost to your emailing skills. The session costs £1.50. To book your place, please call in at the branch or email alex.webb@rbk.kingston.gov.uk. or call in to the branch in Church Road, Worcestor Park.
Tickets for IT sessions are non-refundable and non-transferable and must be booked in advance.