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.

It's never too late to learn

Wednesday 2, 9, 16 and 23 March 9.45-11.45 am
Never used a computer before? Then this 4 week course at Surbiton Library (Ewell Road, Surbiton) is the one for you! It is suitable for complete beginners and covers using the mouse or touchpad, keyboard, basic word processing and the Internet. Cost £24.
IT courses must be booked in advance as spaces are limited. All course charges are non-transferable and non-refundable. If you have any queries regarding these sessions please contact your local library or Alex Webb at Tolworth Library  alex.webb@rbk.kingston.gov.uk.

Introduction to Ebay and Selling on Ebay

Hook Library is running two classes, on Introduction to Ebay and Selling on Ebay.  These sessions will take place on Thursday 3 March 2011 and Thursday 10 March 2011, 7 - 9pm. The cost for each is £6. To book your place, please call in at the library in Hook Road, Chessington,  or e-mail Lisa Gebbie.

Do you want to find out more about our

E-BOOK & E-SPOKEN WORD service?

Would you like help in getting set up to use it?

If so, come along to one of our drop-in sessions. No need to book – just call in to your local Kingston library at the times below, and friendly staff will guide you through the quick, easy process.

Saturday February 5^th

Tolworth,11am-12 & 2pm-3pm

Saturday February 12^th

Hook,11am-12 & 2pm-3pm

Saturday February 19^th

New Malden all day during library opening hours

Old Malden all day during library opening hours

Tolworth, 11am-12 & 2pm-3pm

Surbiton, 11am – 12 & 2pm-3pm

Saturday March 5^th

Tudor Drive, 2-4pm

Kingston, 2-4pm

Introduction to the Internet

Thursday January 2, 10-12 midday,  Cost £1.50

Tudor Drive Library is running a course on how to use the internet.  The session covers  what is available via the Internet and the basic features of Internet Explorer.  You will learn how to open a website if you know the address, and how to use a search engine to search for information when you do not know where to start.  Learners should be able to use a keyboard and mouse to gain full benefit from the course.  To book a place call in to the library in Tudor Drive, Kingston, or email paul.millar@rbk.kingston.gov.uk

Introduction to Excel 2003

Tudor Drive Library is running a fast-paced Excel taster course on Friday 28 January 9.45-11.45 am. Some experience of Microsoft products such as Word is required. The fee for this one-off session is just £3.Call in to the branch in Tudor Drive, Kingston, or email alex.webb@rbk.kingston.gov.uk for details.

Quiz night at Hook Library

The next Hook Quiz Night will be held on Thursday 20 January, 7pm. Cost: £8 per person (to include a fish and chip supper), so grab some friends and book your team in for a fun evening! Please contact Hook Library in Hook Road, Chessington, or telephone the customer access point on 020 8547 5006 for more information.

Courses: Introduction to Ebay and Selling on Ebay

Hook Library is running classes on Thursday 20 January 2011 and Thursday 27January 2011, 7 - 9pm. The cost for each is £6. To book your place, please call in at the library in Hook Road, Chessington,  or e-mail Lisa Gebbie on lisa.gebbie@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
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Learn about spreadsheets at the library

New Malden Library is running a beginners Excel course on Tuesdays 18 and 25 January 2 - 4pm. This two-part course will tell you all you need to know to get to grips with this spreadsheet software. Create and edit spreadsheets, add formulae, charts and more. Tickets £6 to cover both sessions.
Please book at the library on Kingston Road, New Malden, or ask for Paul Millar, IT Officer, on 020 8547 5006.

It's never too late to learn

Old Malden Library is running a four week computer course for beginners called "It's never too late to learn".  The course will be running from Thursday 13 January, 10 - 12pm until Thursday 3 February (4 weeks). Cost: £24. It will cover the basics of using the computer, including how to use the mouse & keyboard, basic word processing and using the Internet. To book your place, please call in at the branch in Church Road, Worcester Park, or email lisa.gebbie@rbk.kingston.gov.uk.

Beginners internet course at Surbiton Library

Surbiton Library is running an internet course for beginners on Wednesday 12, 19, and 26 January 9.45-11.45 am.  This three week course is an introduction to using the Internet covering searching, shopping and accessing services online. Fees are just £18.  Call in to the branch in Ewell Road, Surbiton, or telephone the customer access point on 020 8547 5006.

Most borrowed books in 2010

Kingston Library & Heritage Service are pleased to announce the most borrowed books from local branches for 2010:

1. The Help – Kathryn Stockett (borrowed 133 times in 2010)

2.     Aliens    Underpants – Claire Freedman (124)

3.     The Lightning Thief – Rick Riordan (119)

4.     The Red Pyramid – Rick Riordan (116)

5.     The Lost Symbol – Dan Brown (110)

6.     Little Darlings – Jacqueline Wilson (108)

7.     The Slap – Christos Tsiolkas (99)

8.     The Long Song – Andrea Levy (98)

9. Parrot & Olivier in America – Peter Carey (92)

10. Bleed for Me – Michael Robotham (92)

Have you read ALL the year’s most popular books..?

Reserve any of these books at the library counter

or online via www.kingston.gov.uk/libraries

Figures supplied by Nielsen LibScan.