Literary Events

Ongoing Events

1. 

   Riverside Poetry Group with Babs Lee

   Address

   Ham Library, Ham Street, Richmond, London, TW10 7HR

   Telephone

   020 8734 3354

   Richmond

   Dates

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   1 Apr 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00

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   6 May 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00

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   2 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00

   Nurture your love of poetry and have a go at writing your own material under the expert guidance of local published poet Babs Lee.

   Each friendly and informal session will explore poetry from different authors, followed by a discussion over tea and…

   

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   Blythe Spirit: The Remarkable Life of Ronald Blythe with Ian Collins

   Address

   Books on the Rise, 80 Hill Rise, Richmond, London, TW10 6UB

   Telephone

   020 8948 1427

   events@booksontherise.com

   Richmond

   Dates

   From:

   2 Apr 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00

   Join us at Books on the Rise on April 2nd at 7pm for a deep dive into the remarkable life of Ronald Blythe with Ian Collins.

   

3. 

   Curtains up! A Play Reading Group

   Address

   Twickenham Library, Garfield Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 3JT

   Twickenham

   Dates

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   17 Apr 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

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   24 Apr 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

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   15 May 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

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   19 June 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

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   17 July 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

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   18 Sept 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

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   16 Oct 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

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   20 Nov 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

   Join other theatre enthusiasts for a reading of a chosen play and broaden your knowledge of excellent writing at this friendly and spirited reading group.

   

4. 

   Riverside Poetry Group with Babs Lee

   Address

   Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond, London, TW9 1TP

   Richmond

   Dates

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   22 Apr 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00

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   27 May 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00

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   24 June 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00

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   22 July 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00

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   26 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00

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   23 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00

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   28 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00

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   25 Nov 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00

   Nurture your love of poetry and have a go at writing your own material under the expert guidance of local published poet Babs Lee.

   Each friendly and informal session will explore poetry from different authors, followed by a discussion over tea and…
5. 

   Who was Tolstoy? The Life and Works of a Russian Rebel

   Address

   Books on the Rise, 80 Hill Rise, Richmond, Greater London, TW10 6UB

   Telephone

   020 8948 1427

   events@booksontherise.com

   Richmond

   Dates

   From:

   24 Apr 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00

   Join us with cultural historian and translator Rosamund Bartlett as we take a deep dive into the life and work of Leo Tolstoy!

   One of the world's greatest novelists, Tolstoy explored profound questions of life, death, and love which far transcend…

   

6. 

   Reading al Fresco

   Address

   Teddington Library, Waldegrave Road, Teddington, London, TW11 8NY

   Telephone

   020 8734 3328

   evie.loyoneill@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

   Teddington

   Dates

   From:

   2 May 2025to26 Sept 2025Open 16:00 - 17:00

   Nature-themed Shared Reading sessions in Teddington Library's green and peaceful garden throughout the warmer months.

   

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   Welcome… to an Evening with Axel Scheffler

   Address

   Books on the Rise, 80 Hill Rise, Richmond, London, TW10 6UB

   Telephone

   07465984454

   Richmond

   Dates

   From:

   5 June 2025Open 19:00 - 20:15

   Join Axel Scheffler (much-loved illustrator of THE GRUFFALO, STICK MAN and ZOG) to hear about his new picture book WELCOME created in support of refugee charity, Three Peas. Axel will discuss his illustrative career, the creation of WELCOME and the…

   

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   Welcome… to an Book Signing with Axel Scheffler

   Address

   Books on the Rise, 80 Hill Rise, Richmond, London, TW10 6UB

   Telephone

   07465984454

   events@booksontherise.com

   Richmond

   Dates

   From:

   7 June 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00

   Axel Scheffler (much-loved illustrator of THE GRUFFALO, STICK MAN and ZOG) will be signing copies of his new picture book WELCOME. Axel will be signing for one hour and will only be able to sign copies of WELCOME purchased from the shop.

   

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   Page Turners

   Address

   Twickenham Library, Garfield Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 3JT

   Telephone

   02087343328

   evelyn.loy@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

   Twickenham

   Dates

   From:

   1 Jan 2025to17 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

   Find comfort and connection through great literature.

   Our weekly Page Turner sessions, delivered in partnership with The Reader. Come along to one of our friendly, relaxing Shared Reading sessions, led by an experienced Reader Leader.