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.