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.
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.
Join us for an Under the Sea themed craft, making and decorating your own 3D fish.
Join us for a special storytime session!
We’ll be sharing the five wonderful books shortlisted for the BookTrust Storytime Prize 2026.
Every other week we will be reading one book from the shortlist; come along and enjoy the stories, then choose your favourite at the end of the five sessions!
Free family activity.
All children must be accompanied and supported by their adults. Stay & Play after the session. Singing may take place.
Come along and create your own colorful plant. Create your own paper plant by using cut-out flowers and pom-poms, or by drawing your own unique flowers.
Perfect for children and families, all materials provided!
Drop-in session
