Talks and events in libraries

Talks and events run at our libraries throughout the year.

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Your guide to using social media safely.

Step confidently into the digital world with this beginner-friendly talk.

Designed for those new to social platforms, we'll offer simple and practical guidance to help you enjoy social media securely. You'll discover:

• How to use privacy settings
• How to recognise common scams
• How to interact with others safely online

You’ll leave well-prepared to enjoy social media!

• Date: Wednesday 30 April 2025
• Time: 10.30 to 11.30am
• Location: Old Town Hall
• Price: Free event, but booking required

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An evening with John Connolly

Get ready for an electrifying event as John Connolly, the international best-selling author, takes the floor to celebrate the release of his latest masterpiece, The Children of Eve.

With a staggering array of Sunday Times bestsellers and over 8 million copies sold, Connolly's storytelling prowess is unmatched. Discover the secrets behind his success as he reveals his writing process, the inspiration for his characters, and the magic of his plot development. 

Books will be available to buy on the day supplied by The Kew Bookshop.

• Date: Friday 9 May 2025
• Time: 7 to 8pm
• Location: Richmond Library
• Price: £4.50

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Victory Day - 80 years on

With historian Dr Stephen Goss.

Join us as we commemorate 80 years since Victory in Europe Day on May 8, 1945.

This talk dives into the military campaigns, high-stakes diplomacy and intense political manoeuvres that led to the end of World War II in Europe.

VE Day wasn't just the end of the war - it was the beginning of a new, contested peace. As the dust settled, leaders clashed over Europe's future.

Discover the dramatic final days of the Third Reich and see how VE Day became both a moment of triumph and a turning point that shaped the world for decades.

• Date: Thursday 22 May 2025
• Time: 11am to 12.15pm
• Location: Richmond Library Annexe, Quadrant Road, Richmond, TW9 1DH
• Price: Free event, no booking required