Old Malden Library - Activities and Events

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National Libraries Day

Saturday 4 February

For children
Rhymes, song and dance with Gymboree from 12.30 - 1pm. Babies, toddlers and their families are guaranteed a fun time with Gymboree. Book in person at the library or phone 020 8547 5006.

For adults
10am - 12noon Check out the libraries E-Resources with Alex Webb, our Service Development Librarian: Information and E-Resources. Ever wondered what RBK Libraries had to offer beyond books? Let Alex Webb guide you through the various E-Resources you can access in the libraries and from the comfort of your own home.

Half term activity

Tuesday 14 February 3.30 - 4.30pm
Design and make a heart-shaped basket and decorate a hanging heart and card. For ages 4 - 11. Tickets £1.50 per child, available from the library.

Regular Events

Want to talk about what you’ve been reading, listen to what others think about the books they’ve been reading and do book-related puzzles and activities? Second Thursday of every month from 4.15 - 5.15pm. For ages 7 - 11.

For 0 to 3 year olds
Tuesdays from 10.30am to 11am, term-time only.
Saturday Rhyme Time 10.30 - 11am Once a month. Rhyme Time for dads and male carers but mums welcome too. Dates for 2012 are 28 January, 25 February, 24 March, 28 April, 9 June, 7 July.

Storytime is free and is for under 5's. Tuesday afternoons from 2.30pm to 3pm.

Meets on the middle Wednesday of the month between 11am and 12 noon.

Surgeries will be held on the first Saturday of the month, from 10am to 12pm in the main library. Local Ward Councillors will be on hand at the library to discuss the concerns of, and issues of importance to, local residents. No appointment is required. For more information, contact Adam Moore, Neighbourhood Library Manager, on 020 8547 6493.

Please contact the library manager for more details about this group. Details as above.

Computer Facilities

The ICT learning area extension was opened in 2005.  We now have eight computers and other improved ICT facilities, including a scanner and a colour laser printer. There is also a computer for children's use only in the children's area. All computers can access the internet.

The Library Today

Old Malden library is one of our smaller branches serving the local community on the borders of the borough near Worcester Park. Parking is available outside and in the surrounding residential roads with a disabled parking bay immediately outside the building. We are under five minutes from local shops and bus routes.