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Use the website to renew your books and search the catalogue online. The children’s library service provides books, activities such as story times and rhymetimes.

🧜‍♀️📚 A Mer-mazing Summer Storytime at Kingston Library! 🌊✨We had a fantastic time at Kingston Library today with a fun ...
20/08/2026

🧜‍♀️📚 A Mer-mazing Summer Storytime at Kingston Library! 🌊✨

We had a fantastic time at Kingston Library today with a fun and interactive author-led storytime and craft session – and it was wonderful to see such a great turnout! 💙

Our young readers enjoyed a magical Mer-mazing Summer Storytime with author Lanisha Butterfield, featuring:

📖 Storytime with Lanisha – a reading of both We Can Be Mermaids and the multi-award-winning Flower Block.

🎨 Mermaid draw-along – children got creative and designed their very own mermaid bookmarks to take home. 🧜‍♀️✏️

🐠 Summer games & prizes – including a Flower Block quiz and the hilarious Pin the Fishy on the Mermaid! 🎉

There were lots of smiles, creativity and plenty of summer fun. 🌈☀️ It was lovely to see children getting involved, enjoying stories and letting their imaginations swim free!

A huge thank you to Lanisha Butterfield for bringing her magical stories to life and making the session so special. 💕📚

13/08/2026

🌡️ Library opening hours – Thursday 13th & Friday 14th August

Due to the current high temperatures, some libraries will be closing early to help keep our visitors and staff safe and comfortable.

Thursday 13 August
📍 Hook, Tolworth, New Malden, Surbiton & Old Malden Libraries – closing at midday
📍 Kingston & Tudor Drive Libraries – open until 6pm
⚠️ All afternoon activities have been cancelled.

Friday 14 August
📍 Hook, Tolworth, New Malden & Old Malden Libraries – closing at midday
📍 Kingston & Tudor Drive Libraries – open until 6pm
📍 Surbiton Library – open until 8pm
⚠️ All afternoon activities at these locations have been cancelled.

Kingston and Tudor Drive Libraries are better equipped to remain comfortable during very hot weather.

We appreciate your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience caused. Please take care in the heat and stay hydrated. 💧☀️

13/08/2026

Further to the changes to operating hours that we reported earlier this week, please see the below update.
Friday 14th August:
Hook, Tolworth, New Malden, and Old Malden branches will close at 12 PM. Tudor Drive and Kingston branches will be open between 10am-6pm, and Surbiton library will be open between 10am-8pm. All library activities will be suspended from 12 PM.
We apologise for any inconvenience. Please stay safe in the heat.

11/08/2026

Due to the exceptionally high heat this week, we have made some changes to our operating hours. Please see below:
Wednesday 12th August:
Hook & Chessington and Tolworth branches will close at 12 PM. All afternoon activities are therefore suspended.
Thursday 13th August: Hook, Tolworth, Surbiton, New Malden, and Old Malden branches will close at 12 PM. Tudor Drive and Kingston branches will be open between 10am-6pm. All library activities will be suspended from 12 PM.
We apologise for any inconvenience. Please stay safe in the heat.

11/08/2026

Due to the high temperatures this week, the Outdoor Rhymetime scheduled for this Friday (14th August) at Kingston Library has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience.

✨ 🌿 SOMETHING MAGICAL IS GROWING AT HOOK & CHESSINGTON LIBRARY! 🌿 ✨We are thrilled to announce that our Children’s Libra...
04/08/2026

✨ 🌿 SOMETHING MAGICAL IS GROWING AT HOOK & CHESSINGTON LIBRARY! 🌿 ✨

We are thrilled to announce that our Children’s Library is getting a complete makeover! 🪄📚 We’re building an enchanted new storyland space for our young readers—and to make the magic happen, we will be temporarily closing for a short time.

📅 Key Closure & Reopening Dates:

🚸 Thursday, 13 August: Children’s Area closes
🚪 Saturday, 15 August (after closing): Main Library closes
🎉 Tuesday, 1 September: Scheduled Reopening!

🌟 What’s Coming?

🌳 An Enchanted Woodland Story Area: Complete with a woodland backdrop and stage for storytimes and special events.
📚 New Display Trees & Book Browsers: Leafy twig displays and easy-access picture book bins for little hands.
🎨 Cozy & Colourful Nooks: Soft armchairs, flower-shaped activity tables, and bright cushions for cosy reading.
♿ Enhanced Accessibility: Wider pathways, clear accessible spaces, and flexible areas for all kinds of activities!

📖 While We’re Closed:

📦 Returns: Drop your items off in our external drop box or visit any other Kingston Library branch.
📍 Alternative Libraries: Your nearest open branches will be Tolworth Community Library and Old Malden Library.
📱 Digital Library: Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and e-magazines 24/7 from the comfort of your home!

Thank you so much for your patience while we bring this magical new chapter to life! We can't wait to welcome you all back in September!

Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
https://libraries.kingston.gov.uk/blog/hook-library-ace

30/07/2026

Come along to Hook & Chessington Library tomorrow (Friday 31st July) at 4pm for an Ice Cream Craft! We'll be designing our own ice cream cones!

29/07/2026

Due to the hot weather this week, Hook and Chessington Library will open from 10-4pm today on 29 July.

Tolworth Library will be open as normal.

Kingston Council - Kingston Stronger Together

06/07/2026

Due to the hot weather this week, Hook and Chessington Library will open from 10-2pm from 7 - 11 July.

We plan to open all other libraries as normal.

Kingston Council - Kingston Stronger Together

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