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Special events
Super Access: Introduction at Horley Library
Book your slot for an introduction to Super Access.
Any full Surrey Libraries member can upgrade to Super Access membership allowing you to enter the library using your library membership card outside normal opening hours and use library services independently when staff are not present.
Before Super Access is enabled on a borrower's account, we are asking everyone to have a branch introduction with us so library staff can show you how the system works and how to use the library in Super Access mode. We have multiple dates and times to choose from and will continue to add more, so book your library introduction today to access this great service at Horley Library.
Book a slot for an Introduction to Super Access at Horley Library
Easter holiday events
Earth themed treasure hunt and colouring
- From Saturday 30 March to Saturday 13 April during regular opening hours.
LEGO Club
- Thursday 11 April, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Come along, get stuck into all the LEGO and use your imagination to build amazing things!
Event suitable for ages 6+.
Cost: £1 per child per session.
No need to book, just turn up.
Autism friendly LEGO Club for SEND families
- Thursday 11 April, from 1.30pm to 2pm
LEGO Club for SEND families with a focus on autism. We will be running the autism friendly LEGO session in one of our enclosed meeting rooms with space to build LEGO creations either at a table or on the floor. There will be a "quiet room" available in the adjacent meeting room.
Event suitable for ages 4+. years
Cost: £1 per child
Booking necessary. Please book one ticket for every child taking part · Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session·
To book email us at: horleylibraryevents@surreycc.gov.uk, telephone 03456 009 009 (click option 6 and ask for Horley Library) or ask at the Help Desk in the Library.
Pebble rhymetime and storytime
Pebble rhymetime
- Every Thursday, two sessions from
- 10am until 10.30am
- 11am until 11.30am
Spaces are limited. Tickets are available from the library desk on the day, one ticket per family group. Tickets allocated on a first come first served basis. Please come early to avoid disappointment.
Find out more about Pebble rhymetimes in Surrey libraries.
All inclusive rhymetime
A fun rhymetime for SEND families with a focus on autism.
Selected Saturdays, 2 sessions, each session based on an age group:
- 10.30 to 10.50am, for ages 0 to 4 years
- 11.10 to 11.30am, for ages 5 to 9 years
Upcoming dates:
- 4 May
- 1 June
- 29 June
- 27 July
- 24 August
- 21 September
- 19 October
- 16 November
- 7 December
Free event. Maximum of 6 children plus their parent/carer
A designated room with low lighting, sensory toys and a separate "quiet" room next door.
Booking necessary. Bookings are for one child and one accompanying adult. If you wish to bring a sibling, please book 2 places. The sibling must also be accompanied by an adult.
Book by emailing horleylibraryevents@surreycc.gov.uk or call 03456 009 009 (click option 6 and ask for Horley Library) or ask at the Help Desk in the Library.
Please note: you can only book one session at a time, in date order. Now taking bookings for Saturday 4 May.
Storytime
Active storytime
- Every Friday, term times only, from 10.30am until 11am.
Event free. Suitable for ages 2 and a half years up to 5 years old.
No need to book, please just drop in.
After a warm-up, we read a story, and do a couple of simple and fun activities (such as a game, a teddy bear hunt around the library, or a simple craft) on a different theme each week.
Reading groups
Horley library Wednesday reading group
- Every second Wednesday of the month, from 2pm to 3pm
This group is now full and is currently not accepting new people.
Horley library Tuesday reading group
- Every third Tuesday of the month, from 2pm to 3pm.
If you are interested in joining the group, please ask at the library or by emailing horley.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Find out more about reading groups in Surrey libraries.
LGBTQ+ Reading Friends
Surrey Libraries, in partnership with The Reading Agency, will be hosting a monthly Reading Friends group at Horley Library for members of the LGBTQ+ community to come together around a shared love of reading.
Run by LGBTQ+ members of staff, the groups will have discussions and recommendations on a different subject each month. They will always be confidential, supportive, and positive spaces.
Starting from October 2023, the Horley Library LGBTQ Reading Friends group will meet:
- on the first Saturday of the month, from 2.30pm to 4pm.
You can express an interest in joining this group by completing our online application form or by speaking to a member of staff in Horley Library.
Other events
Scrabble club
- Tuesdays, from 10.30am until 12 noon
Free, no booking required, just turn up. Free tea and coffee provided. This event is part of the Horley Library Warm Welcome Offer.
English conversation group
For adults with English as a second language.
- Every Wednesday 10.30am to 11.30am
Would you like to practice your spoken English with a relaxed and friendly group? Then come along and join us. The group will be led by friendly and supportive facilitators.
Free. No need to book.
Digital Buddy
Need some IT help? Come along and see our friendly and approachable Digital Buddy.
- Every other Saturday from 10am until 12noon
Book an appointment at the library desk.
Please see our Digital Buddy page for more information and to find out which libraries currently offer a Digital Buddy service.
