Literary Events

Ongoing Events

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   Curtains up! A Play Reading Group

   Address

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

   Twickenham

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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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   21 Aug 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.

   

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   Mindful Writing Club Unlock Creativity with Mindful Journaling

   Address

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

   Telephone

   020 8948 1427

   events@booksontherise.com

   Richmond

   Dates

   From:

   20 June 2025Open 11:00 - 12:30

   Join us for an inspiring workshop ran by local creatives, blending the art of creative writing with mindful journaling. For anyone looking to connect with their inner voice, express themselves creatively, cultivate mindfulness and dedicate time for…

   

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   2025 Barnes Children's Literature Festival

   Address

   Barnes Pond, Church Road, Barnes, London, SW13 0LF

   info@barneskidslitfest.org

   Barnes

   Dates

   From:

   21 June 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

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   22 June 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

   Barnes becomes the children's books capital of the UK when the Barnes Children's Literature Festival returns on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 June with more than 100 fun events, workshops and performances for young book fans and their families.

   The…

   

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   Riverside Poetry Group with Babs Lee

   Address

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

   Richmond

   Dates

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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…
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   Poetry Open Mic Night

   Address

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

   Telephone

   020 8948 1427

   events@booksontherise.com

   Richmond

   Dates

   From:

   26 June 2025Open 19:00 - 20:30

   Join us at Books on the Rise for our first open mic poetry night of 2025!

   Our Poetry on the Rise readings series is on a determined mission to bring the best contemporary poetry to Richmond and we would love for you to be a part of it! Join us for…

   

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   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 July 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00

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   5 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00

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   2 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00

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   7 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00

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   4 Nov 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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   The Madness: A Memoir of War, Fear and PTSD - An Evening with Fergal Keane

   Address

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

   Telephone

   +447465984454

   info@booksontherise.com

   Richmond Upon Thames

   Dates

   From:

   3 July 2025Open 19:00 - 20:15

   The broadcaster Fergal Keane - who has reported on conflicts everywhere from Africa to Afghanistan, and the Middle East to Ukraine, during his 30-plus years with the BBC - discusses his latest book, The Madness: A Memoir of War, Fear and PTSD, with…

   

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   OSO Book Club 2025: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

   Address

   OSO Arts Centre, 49 Station Road, Barnes, London, SW13 0LF

   Telephone

   020 8876 9885

   info@osoarts.org.uk

   Barnes

   Dates

   From:

   4 July 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00

   Fuel your love of reading! Join our monthly Book Club to meet fellow bookworms, explore a diverse ranges of novels and share your thoughts over a cup of coffee in our cosy Café. Tickets for each session are just £5.

   In The Midnight Library, Matt…

   

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   An evening with Georgina Moore

   Address

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

   Telephone

   020 8734 3325

   Promotions@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

   Twickenham

   Dates

   From:

   10 July 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00

   Join us for an engaging evening with Georgina Moore, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Garnett Girls and local resident, as she celebrates the release of her latest novel, River of Stars, a love letter to the River Thames. Georgina will explore…

   

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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.

    

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    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.