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.