Young people's reading groups

Joining a reading group is a great way to get together with other young people and discover new books and authors.

Chatterbooks

Do you enjoy reading?

If you live in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (or attend school here) and like books, read on!

At these popular groups we chat about books, play games and do quizzes. It is a great way to discover new authors and make new booky friends.

The groups meet once a month after school (term time only) and last about an hour.

Please contact individual libraries for details and to register your interest.

Chatterbooks sessions at our libraries

Library	Meeting time
Castelnau Library	First Monday of the month from 4 to 5pm.
East Sheen Library	Last Tuesday of the month from 4 to 5pm.
Ham Library	Every second Friday of the month from 4.15 to 5.15pm.
Hampton Hill Library	Third Friday of the month from 4.30pm.
Teddington Library	First Tuesday of the month from 4.15 to 5.15pm.
Twickenham Library	First Wednesday of the month from 4 to 5pm.
Whitton Library	Third Wednesday of the month from 4.30 to 5.30pm. For October only the group will meet on Wednesday 30 October.

Teen reading group

Monthly sessions for 11 to 14 year olds. Discover new titles and fantastic authors, find inspiration for writing your own short stories and poetry, and make friends too.

Celebrating the love of reading and a wide variety of genres, sessions are relaxed and social. Biscuits and drinks are provided. Sessions take place once a month during term time for one hour.

Teen reading group sessions at our libraries

Library	Meeting time
Teddington Library	From September 2024: second Thursday of each month from 4.15 to 5.15pm.

How to join

To register your interest, please visit your local library and request a form or email libraries@richmond.gov.uk.