Hire New Malden Library hall!
This large hall space comes with a stage and it is perfect for community events. Available for commercial hire.
See link for details.
Tudor Drive Library Hall is available for commercial hire.
Availability: Monday to Sunday 9AM to 10PM.
The hall includes: Large hall space with a stage, toilets and kitchen area. 12 tables (182cm × 72cm), 55 folding chairs. Tables and chairs are provided as part of the hire.
Booking Types:
Registered Charity Rate - Monday To Friday - £17/hr
Community Rate - Monday To Friday - £23/hr
Standard Rate - Monday To Friday - £33/hr
Registered Charity Rate - Sat-Sun & Public Holidays - £22/hr
Community Rate - Sat-Sun & Public Holidays - £30/hr
Standard Rate - Sat-Sun & Public Holidays - £40/hr
Bookings and availability:
https://kingston.events.mylibrary.digital/browse-rooms (../browse-rooms)
Contact for more details: rbk.fm@kingston.gov.uk
Tudor Drive Library Friends (TuLF) have been working to create a wonderful vibrant and mindful garden for the community around Tudor Drive Library.
During the refurbishment, they uncovered an entrance to a small, underground room that suggested an unknown history to the site, before it became a library in the 1950s.
'Under the Garden' exhibition looks at the research and records TuLF undertook at the Kingston History Centre to find out more about this mysterious room, and its role during World War Two.
Also on display are other informative research pieces by TuLF:
'The History of the Tudor Estate': a look at the development of the areas, its history, and distinctive housing design and style.
'The History of Tudor Drive Library': photos from the 1950s showing the library soon after opening.
The exhibition is open to the public during the regular opening hours of Tudor Drive Library. (https://libraries.kingston.gov.uk/digital-content/libraries/library-branches/tudor-drive)
Chessington Memories
Step back in time with a special collection curated by the Chessington District Residents’ Association. Chessington Memories shares the personal stories of our residents spanning the last fifty years—and beyond! View historic photos and listen to firsthand accounts of the moments, people, and places our community holds dear.
Illuminating displays from The Kingston Society, covering two topics:
Public Art in Kingston:
Kingston has a rich array of public art. The Kingston Society detail the history, growth and development of public art in Kingston, and pose questions about its future.
The History of the Kingston Society:
In the early 1960s, Kingston was undergoing rapid change due to urban planing and development. In responce to the planning proposals, a group of architects formed The Kingston Society to ''encourage the preservation, development and improvement of the features which go to make pleasing and convenient conditions in which to work''. Learn about the history of The Kingston Society, and work it has done to enhance the borough's environment, and celebrate local heritage.
Free Exhibition
May 19th - 21st August 2026
A Enviromentalists journey through Kingston and beyond
The purpose of the KCWG is to promote participants’ physical and intellectual wellness through learning, including language, geography and history and finishing the day with Korean National Keep Fit exercise.Sessions meet every Friday from January to mid-September.
The group is open to Korean nationals who are interested in Korean and British history, as well as to those who are interested in learning about Korean culture and language.14:00-14:40Introduction to Korean Language and Hangeul, the Korean writing system.15:00-15:40Enhancing knowledge on Korea, UK and major world events.
16:00-16:40Human anatomy and nutrition (discussion and sharing knowledge).16:45-17:00Korean National Keep Fit exercise.
Roll the dice to choose your characters and write your own story!
Join us in making paper bugs this May Half Term.
Suitable for ages 5+. Adult supervision needed for younger ones.
Looking for something fun to do with the kids this half term? Come along and get creative with us!
Join Shine Bright UK Charity for a relaxed and friendly family craft session. We’ll have a range of craft activities for children, perfect for getting creative, meeting other families, and enjoying some half term fun together.
🎨 All materials provided👨👩👧👦 Suitable for families💛 A welcoming, inclusive space
We’d love to see you there!
