Richmond upon Thames Libraries

01/06/2026

Get eAudiobooks and eBooks instantly. Anytime, anywhere! Just log in with your library details and start reading or listening: https://bit.ly/3CJWBzy

31/05/2026

📢 Temporary Closure Notice

Richmond Lending Library will be closed Mon 1 – Tue 2 June for essential repairs
We’ll be back open as normal on Wed 3 June.

No items will be due during this time.

If you need us, you can visit:
📚 Richmond Information & Reference Library
📚 Twickenham Library

Thanks for your patience while we carry out these improvements!

30/05/2026

30/05/2026

Phew, it’s hot! 😎☀️

Did you know our libraries are part of the London Cool Spaces scheme?

Pop in, enjoy a free glass of water, and take a break from the heat.

Air‑con available at Ham, Hampton Hill, Whitton & East Sheen (Study Room).

28/05/2026

🎭 New in our Online Library: National Theatre Collection 3

We’re delighted to introduce National Theatre Collection 3, now available through Drama Online.

This digital collection features 20 recorded performances, spanning everything from Greek tragedy and medieval morality plays to Shakespeare and contemporary works exploring the lives of Generation Z.

💻 Access is available on designated library computers
🔗 www.richmond.gov.uk/online_information_library

27/05/2026

The weather's looking warm for a while, which means some might be tempted to go into the river to cool off...

Remember these steps in case you ever spot someone in trouble in the water:

✅ Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard or the London Fire Brigade
✅ Throw them a line - find water safety aids and information boards along the river with our map
❌ DO NOT go into the water as well! You may get into trouble too.

Learn more here 👇
https://orlo.uk/190JH

25/05/2026

Richmond upon Thames Libraries will be closed today (Monday 25 May) for the Spring Bank Holiday.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Our eLibrary is available as usual, so you can still access a wide range of digital
resources from home.

This includes eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, newspapers, comics, film streaming and online information services.

👉 You can explore everything here:
https://www.richmond.gov.uk/digital_library

23/05/2026

It’s basically summer now… so enjoy the Bank Holiday weekend with some guilt-free screen time ~ 😎