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MLA (London) rates Kingston Libraries Advanced Plus!

Kingston Libraries have been graded as Advanced + by government agency Museums Libraries and Archives (London) for achievements during the libraries for learning project. For more information see the Learning and Training in Libraries webpage link below.

Celebrate Thumbs up its Thursday

on July 24 at Kingston Children’s Library with puppeteer, Stephen Novy. ‘The Myth and Magic of Finn MaCool’ is free and suitable for children aged 4 upwards. Sponsored by Kingston First.

Interested in finding out what the libraries can offer you if are visually-impaired?

New Malden Library is holding a tea/coffee afternoon on Friday 11 July between 2-3pm. Staff will be on hand to demonstrate and talk to people about the different kinds of material and equipment the libraries hold that a visually-impaired person may find useful. The event is open to everybody, visually-impaired or not, so if you are interested in finding out more, then please come along. There’s no need for a ticket, just drop in between 2-3pm.This event is part of the RNIB’s Make a Noise in Libraries Fortnight.
For more information please contact Alison Townsend on 020 8547 6494 or New Malden Library on 020 8547 6491. Alternatively you can e-mail alison.townsend@rbk.kingston.gov.uk.

Team Read!

Join the Team Read, this year’s National Summer Holiday Reading Challenge, with Kingston Libraries! The Team Read runs from July 1 to September 12, and is free. All the details are on the Summer Reading Challenge page.

Councillors recommend a good read.

See what Councillors recommend as a good read for the National Year of Reading on our new 'Book Review' page.

Summer at Kingston Libraries for children and young people

Details are being added to the branch pages of events to be held in branches during the school holidays.

Library Users Forums

were held during May and June 2008. Questions and answers from each session can be found on the libraries branch pages.

Introducing the Playaway Player

New Malden library now has a collection of Playaway Digital Audio Books in stock. These are light and portable – like an iPod – and you listen through headphones, or can even plug them into your car or home audio system. A list of the collection titles is below. They can be borrowed on an ordinary Kingston Libraries ticket for a 3 week loan period. Ideal for listening or learning on the move, the DABS are free to borrow for a trial period until the end of July! Headphones may be purchased separately for a small charge. For more information please contact New Malden library on 020 8547 6490 or Alison Townsend on 020 8547 6494. Or view the player on our suppliers website from the link below.

Online Reference Room News

The BFI Screen Online Archive is now accessible from within all library branches. This archive is not accessible from home.
NewsUK now includes online access to a wide range of magazines. All newspapers and magazines are regularly updated. See the content list in NewsUK for details of titles.

Libraries for Learning

Through Kingston Libraries you can access a wide range of learning opportunities. Ask at any branch library for advice and guidance to help you find the course or way of learning that is right for you.
Providing British Computer Society accredited IT courses since 1999, Kingston Libraries have developed a strong commitment to high quality ICT training. If you want to learn how to use the internet, e-mail friends and family around the world, apply for jobs online, improve your CV or get to grips with Office IT skills why not attend a course at one of Kingston Libraries learning centres?

For details of forthcoming courses see our online calendar or contact one of Kingston Libraries Training Officers on: 020 8547 6489 /6470 /6485.

Recycle your books, DVDs, CDs and pre-recorded videos at one of our book banks and support the British Heart Foundation

Surbiton and Old Malden branches have book banks outside their buildings where you can deposit your unwanted books, DVDs, CDs or videos in whatever condition. The British Heart Foundation collect from the banks once a week and will transform your donation into much needed funds for their charity.