Silver Surfers drop in sessions

Kingston Library, in Fairfield Road, is opening its doors on two Wednesdays for Silver Surfer's drop in sessions. The sessions at 10am - 11.30am is on Wednesday 1 December. Fees are just £1.50 per visit and there will be support and assistance available from a qualified trainer.

It's never too late to learn!

Two libraries are offering the popular four week course called 'It's never too late to learn'.  The course is suitable for complete beginners and will be taught either on desktop computers. It covers the basics of using a mouse and keyboard, basic word processing, such as creating a document, printing, saving and editing, and basic Internet, such as visiting named websites and using a search engine.  Fees are just £24.  For details and to book a place, contact the preferred library below:


Surbiton Library, Ewell Road, Surbiton, 020 9547 6444
Wednesday 3 November 9.45am - 11.45 am.

Old Malden Library, Church Road, Worcester Park, 020 8547 6467
Thursday 4 November, 10am - midday.

From Thursday 28 October all branches can be contacted through the new customer access point on 020 8547 5006.

More half term activities next week

Hook Library, Hook Road, Chessington

Tuesday 26th October, 10.30 – 11.30am,  Spooky Stories and Craft
For 3-7 year olds.  Tickets £1 in advance from the library.

Saturday 30th October, 10.30am – 12pm, Trick or TreatHorrible Halloween Horror Crafts for ages 6-11 years.  Tickets £1.50 in advance from the library.

Kingston Library, Wheatfield Road, Kingston

Saturday 23 October, 10.30 am – 4.30 pm, Family Nature Show
Go wild at Kingston with a whole range of hands-on activities for all the family. Free workshops. Supported by Family Learning as part of celebrating Family Learning Week

Monday 25 October, 10.00 - 11.00 am - Make a Bird Feeder

Monday 25 October, 11.45- 12.45 -  Bulb Planting
 Both the above events are for children aged 6+ and places are limited to 12-14 people for each event. To reserve a place contact Kingston Children’s Library from 9.30 on Monday 11 October.

Thursday 28 October, 10.15 - 11.00am, Hubble Bubble Toil and TroubleWitches stories and craft for under 5s. Spaces limited, tickets on the day. Free.

Friday 29 October 10.15 - 10.45am, Baby Bounce and Rhyme
 For babies and toddlers. Free.

Saturday 30th October, Bio Open Day at KingstonA day packed full of Biodiversity talks, displays and activities for everyone. Come and get in touch with your inner biologist, ecologist and botanist. Free.

Surbiton Library, Ewell Road, Surbiton

Saturday 23 October, 10.30am - 12 noon, 'Trick or Treat'
Kick off the half term holiday with some autumn crafts, for all ages. Tickets £1.50.

Tuesday 26 October, 10 - 11am, Bulb planting
Tuesday 26 October, 11.45 - 12.45pm, Make your own birdfeeder
Both of the above events are for children 6+ and places are limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free event but please contact the library to reserve a place.

Tolworth Library, The Broadway, Tolworth

Tuesday 26 October, 10 - 5pm, Rockets and Stars
Firework inspired crafts. Pre-book 1 hour sessions (£1.50) 5 - 12 year olds. 

Tudor Drive Library, Tudor Drive, Kingston

Tuesday October 26th, 14:30 - 16:00pm, Norman Knights and Castles
Make a Norman shield and helmet and/or a model motte and Bailey Castle. This is family craft activity recommended for children ages 7 to 12 with an adult to help. Places are £1.50 per child (accompanying adults are free) and can be booked in the library from Saturday 9th October. Library Hall

Thursday October 28th, 2:30 – 3:15pm, Tales of Norman Knights
Stories and legends of knights and castles. Recommended for children aged 4 to 8 years old with an adult. Includes simple craft to do in the library or take to make at home. No need to book in advance. Junior Library

Trick or Treat at Old Malden Library

Tuesday 26 October, 2.30 - 4pm
An autumn craft activity for kids of all ages to design and make some cool Hallowe'en creations. Tickets £1.50.Call in to the branch in Church Road, Worcester Park.

Half Term Activities at New Malden Library

New Malden Library is running some great activities for children during the half term break:

Monday 25 October, 2.30 - 4pm, Norman Knights and Castles (BBC Hands on History)
Make a Norman shield and helmet or a model castle. A family craft activity for children aged 7 to 12 with an adult to help. Tickets cost £1.50 per child (adults go free!) available from the library from Saturday 9 October.

Tuesday 26 October 10.30 - 11.30am African Drumming Workshop
As part of 'Black History Month', this loud and fun workshop will teach the basics of African drumming. Suitable for families with children aged 8 - 16. Free event but booking essential, book at the library from Saturday 9 October. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Thursday 28 October 10.30 - 11.15 Tales of Norman Knights
Stories and legends of knights and castles for children aged 4 to 8 with an adult - including a simple craft activity. Free - just turn up on the day.

The library is in Kingston Road, New Malden, telephone 020 8547 6490.

Quiz Night at Hook Library!!

 Thursday 21 October, 7pm


Grab some friends and come along to our popular quiz night and pit your wits against Hook's finest!  Cost: £7 per person, teams of 6, to include a fish & chip supper (alternatives available). To reserve your table, please call in at the library in Hook Road, Chessington.

Free courses: Get Online!

Hook and Tudor Drive Libraries have joined UK Online's campaign to help people get online. Come along and find out how to register and use the free MyGuide beginners computer courses. 

Hook Library, Thursday 21 October, 10 - 11am,  Cost: FREE, Hook Road, Chessington

Tudor Drive Library, Tuesday 19 October, 10 - 11am, Cost:  FREE, Tudor Drive, Kingston

How to book tickets and shop online

New Malden Library is running a computer session on  the basics of internet shopping, including finding trustworthy shopping sites and ensuring your credit card details are safe.  The class runs on Friday 15 October, 10am- midday, and costs just £3.  To book a place telephone 020 8547 6490 or call in to the branch in Kingston Road, New Malden.

Courses: Managing Files and Folders

Old Malden Library is running a computer class to help you organise your files and folders on your PC.  This course is suitable for people with some knowledge of using the computer and saving files. It concentrates on getting the student used to using Windows Explorer to create folders, move files, copy files, delete & rename files and folders and also looks at file extensions and the different views (such as details, thumbnails etc).

The course is on Tuesday 12 October, 9:45-11:45am, Church Road, Worcester Park, telephone 020 8547 6467.

It's never too late to learn

Hook Library are running a four week course for complete beginners. The course covers the basics of using a mouse and keyboard, basic word processing, such as creating a document, printing, saving and editing, and basic Internet, such as visiting named websites and using a search engine. The course starts on Saturday 9 October 1.45 - 3.45pm and costs £24. To book a place telephone 020 8547 6480, or call in to the branch in Hook Road, Chessington.

Use your laptop

Got a new laptop, but not sure how to use it? If the answer is 'yes' then bring it along to this session and we'll show you how!  The session is being held at Hook Library, Hook Road, Chessington, on Thursday 7 October,  10 - 12noon, and costs just £3.  Telephone 020 8547 6480 or call in to the branch to book a place.

Digital photographs and online resources

Hook Library is running a session on digital photography and online resources.  The course, which runs on Tuesday 5 October,  3 - 5pm,  will cover how to upload photos to a website and how to create an account with an online photo processing site.  The cost for the session is just £6.  Telephone 020 8547 6480 or call in to the branch in Hook Road, Chessington, to book a place.