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
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 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)
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.
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.
Pop-Up Market Run by KVA's Surplus to Supper Club
Access good quality surplus food and help us reduce food waste.
10am-12pm or until supplies last
Donations accepted - card only
Come along to New Malden Library for a fun session of songs and rhymes!
We sing all of your favourite songs: Zoom, zoom, zoom, Wheels on the Bus, Five Little Ducks and many more!
These sessions are free and you won’t need to book, but numbers will be limited so unfortunately we can’t accommodate nursery groups. Sessions last around 30 mins and are suitable for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. All singalong sessions are followed by Stay & Play.
Please arrive early to ensure a place.
Do you need some help to use your smartphone, tablet or other device? Or would you like support to use the free library computers?
Kingston College students are volunteering their time as Digi Buddies across Kingston Library Service.
When: Drop in Fridays 10.30am - 2.30pm
Where: Tudor Drive Library
Begins Friday 10th April, ends Friday 5th June.
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.
Let your imagination run wild with our open LEGO building session! Create anything you can dream up, no rules, just pure creativity. Perfect for curious kids and budding builders!
