Page contents:
- Joining the library
- Reading Well for Children
- Summer Reading Challenge
- Winter Mini Challenge
- Chatterbooks
- ULibrary Bookworms Book Club
- Library resources for Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
- Read Hear
- Life Matters
- Group visits to the library
Joining the library
It's free to join the library and to borrow books and audio books!
There are a selection of great card designs to choose from, so you can find a card which is just right for you. You can use your library card in all Surrey libraries and borrow up to 20 items.
You can join by visiting the library or joining online.
Ask a parent or guardian to come to the library with an official document which has your family name and address on.
Reading Well for Children
Reading Well for Children is the new, expert endorsed, booklist from the Reading Agency.
Designed to support children's mental health and wellbeing, the list is targeted at children in Key Stage 2 but includes titles aimed at a wide range of reading levels.
The list covers general information and advice on the following:
- maintaining good mental health and wellbeing,
- managing feelings and worries,
- navigating the world around you, including at school and online,
- dealing with bereavement and trauma,
- Support for living well with conditions including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Titles can be found in most of our libraries or they can be requested online and sent to your local library.
Summer Reading Challenge
Join in the fun of the annual Summer Reading Challenge. There are incentives and rewards to collect as you visit the library and read six books over the summer. Even better, it's free to take part.
Winter Mini Challenge
The Winter Mini Challenge is a free online, bite-sized reading challenge, encouraging children to keep up good reading habits or discover the joy of reading.
Chatterbooks
Our Chatterbooks reading groups are a chance for children aged 7–11 to have fun sharing books they enjoy and taking part in games and activities.
ULibrary Bookworms Book Club
Bookworms Book Club is ULibrary's dedicated book club for younger listeners. Bookworms allows children to enjoy the same audiobook at the same time and discuss it with Bookworms members around the world.
If you are not already a ULibrary member, you will first need to register for a ULibrary login.
Library resources for Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
Take a look at what we have to offer to support parent and carers of children with Special Educational Needs and Disability.
Read Hear
Youngsters who experience difficulties in reading often find listening to a story whilst following the text makes it easier to identify and remember troublesome words.
Our Read Hear collection has been specifically designed to help children who need extra encouragement.
Life Matters
Are you or your family facing a new or challenging situation? We all experience times in our lives when we need some information and guidance. Please see our Life matters - how libraries can help, webpage, for help and advice.
Group visits to the library
Libraries welcome visits from school classes, Brownie and Cub packs and so on. Please contact your local library for further information.
