Why do libraries weed their books?
Weeding is an essential part of maintaining a relevant book collection for everyone. If we want to continue to make room for new materials then we've got to make some…
Follow the Drum: Families at War
Archive material in the Local Studies collections provides an authentic glimpse into the experiences of families in the borough who had loved ones that were away from home, involved in…
Local authors team up at Richmond Literature Festival
Reading is our passion here in Richmond upon Thames Libraries and our mission is to get more people reading. We aim to provide you with not only inspiring things to…
The Royal Air Force -100 years in the air
Badge of the Royal Air Force, granted by the College of Arms in 1923. 1 April 2018 represents the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Royal Air Force, the…
Women who made history – a celebration
Today is International Women's Day. It's a chance to celebrate women's social, economic, cultural and political achievements. Women have faced many obstacles in society to make a name for themselves;…
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
With new Harry Potter films and a Hocus Pocus remake in the works, the occult seems as popular as ever. But before Twilight and American Horror Story became cultural touchstones,…
Cover Story 2017-2018: The best in teen fiction
Once again librarians from our Reading and Learning Teams have been busy promoting Cover Story our annual pick of the most exciting teen fiction reads published throughout the last year. Our…
Know Your Place – A year in the making
September 2018 will see the fifth Know Your Place heritage festival, and whilst the festival is on for one month, it takes all-year-round planning to get it…
Follow the Drum: Christmas 1917
Springbok Blue December 1917 To celebrate Christmas one hundred years ago in 1917, it was necessary for people to dig deep within their own personal reserves of strength as the…
Bookstart – never too young to enjoy books
No one is ever too young to be introduced to a book! Librarians are passionate about the value of reading and enjoying stories. They know that from a very early…