Surrey libraries are pleased to be offering a programme of events and activities.
- See what events are taking place at your nearest library
- Winter Mini Challenge
- Imagination Spaces
- Greener future in libraries
- Author events
- Digital Welfare Support
- Living Knowledge Network
- Pebble rhymetime
- Storytime
- Digital events and activities
- Learn coding with Kano
- Poetry blog
- Libraries from home for children and young people
- Libraries from home for adults
- Surrey culture and leisure
Imagination Spaces
We are pleased to announce the following future events.
In the Margins Art Exhibition
We have recently started collaborating with DAiSY (Disability in Arts) as part of their "HERE WE ARE" programme. They are working with Neurodivergent Artist, Jon Adams, and several of DAiSY's member organisations; Art Matters, Bloomin' Arts and The Orpheus Centre to create a number of interventions and artwork (both large and small) at Redhill Library that will remain in place until the renovations in the new year.
'In the Margins' aims to empower marginalised disabled individuals and amplify their life experiences by utilising different sections of the library as platforms for storytelling and dialogue. By engaging and framing the project around library categories such as 'travel', 'health', 'Romance' and the 'Childrens' area, this project will tell their life stories in reference to the library areas. You will be able to go on a journey through the library sections, discovering and exploring these stories through small and large scale interventions to foster understanding, empathy, and inclusion.
Details of when the Exhibition will be at Redhill library and and how you can get involved will be added when they have been finalised. Please check back for updates.
SEED Performance in libraries
For those of you who got to experience Story Detectives from Made By Katie Green contemporary dance company, you will be excited to know that we will be working again with Katie and her team on a new project called Seed. It will be a dance adventure designed to encourage young audiences, 18 month to 4 years, to explore nature and the world around them.
It's still in very early stages but we can confirm Surrey Libraries has been chosen to be part of the pilot process during January to March 2024.
We are still finalising the details. Please check back for updates.
Greener future in libraries
Green events in libraries
Every Wednesday:
- What next? Wednesdays at Godalming library. Volunteers from What Next? charity will be on-hand to provide advice, guidance and helpful tips in what you can do to support our local environment.
Saturdays:
- Weekly WeAct advice sessions at Woking library. Volunteers from WeAct climate action group will be on hand to offer advice each week.
- Monthly Nature storytime at Guildford library. Suitable for 2 years old and over.
Green reads
We've specially selected some titles exploring the natural world, environmental issues and sustainability.
World around us eBooks on Libby
Step into nature eAudio books on Borrowbox
Biodegradable eco library cards
Crafted from environmentally friendly materials, these cards not only reduce waste but also contribute to the preservation of our planet. By opting for these compostable and recyclable cards, library-goers become part of a growing movement to protect the environment and foster sustainable practices.
Read more about our new eco library cards.
Surrey's greener future
The Surrey Energy advice tool, will help you by asking a series of short questions and depending on the answers will offer tailored information on grants, support and advice, and non-financial help on a range of topics
Find out more about Surrey's Greener Future, Surrey County Council's climate change strategy.
Surrey's Greener Future
Grants of up to £25,000 are now available for eligible Surrey residents to help make their homes warmer and more energy efficient. Read more about the Sustainable Warmth grant available to Surrey residents.
Sign up to our Greener Matters newsletter to get updates.
Our climate change newsletter
Author events
Surrey Libraries are pleased to offer a programme of author events for 2023. Select an event to find out more and how to book.
- Crime Thriller Evening with Jacqueline Sutherland & AA Chaudhuri at Epsom Library on Thursday 7 December at 6pm.
- The Worlds of Terry Pratchett. A live stream event hosted at Guildford library on Saturday 9 December.
- An evening with Philip Pullman. A live streamed event hosted at Guildford library on Thursday 14 December.
- Interactive session with Jenny Sanders at Banstead Library on Thursday 14 December at 3.15pm to 4.30pm. The event is suitable for children aged 7 to 11.
- Interactive session with Jenny Sanders at Banstead Library on Friday 15 December at 3.15pm to 4.30pm. The event is suitable for children aged 7 to 11.
- Christmas Fun with Fiona Barker at:
- Guildford Library on Thursday 21 December from 10.30am to 11.15am. Suitable for ages 3 to 7.
- Camberley Library Thursday 21 December from 2pm to 2.45pm. Suitable for ages 3 to 7.
- Egg! Children's Storytime with Giovanna Gentile and Richard Malthouse at Woking Library on Friday 16 February 2024, from 10.30am to 11.15am. Event suitable for children aged 3 to 6. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Author talk with Claire Fuller at Banstead Library on Monday 19 February 2024, from 2pm to 3pm. Event suitable for adults.
- Short Stories and more with Alice Fowler at Woking Library on Thursday 22 February 2024, from 6pm to 7pm. Event suitable for adults.
- Turning Trauma into Art talk with Joelle Tamraz at Woking Library on Tuesday 27 February 2024, from 6pm to 7pm. Event suitable for adults.
Digital welfare support
The Digital Welfare Support Project is a community outreach programme that is closing the digital divide and reducing isolation in Surrey.
We will seek to do this by identifying and targeting areas of the county where digital deprivation is highest, cultivating community links and providing IT skills sessions to those most in need. Our experienced and dedicated Digital Welfare Support Officers are putting together a programme of events and opportunities to offer foundational knowledge of essential digital skills.
Upcoming events
- Camberley library
- The Workshop, Camberley
- St. Martin's Church, Camberley
- Ballard Court, Camberley
- Epsom library
- Ewell library
- Mole Valley skills hub, Leatherhead
- Hale Community Centre, Farnham
- St Peter's Shared Church, Guildford
- The Lighthouse, Woking
- St Andrew's Church, Woking
- Sheerwater Ladies' Positive support group, Sheerwater
- Shah Jahan Mosque Men's Group
Digital welfare support events at Camberley library
Communicating Online
- Next date to be confirmed.
This session will cover the basics of email, social media and video calling. This is a repeat of previous sessions.
Spaces are limited, so please contact Camberley Library to book to avoid disappointment. Email: camberley.library@surreycc.gov.uk or phone: 03456 009 009 (option 6). If the event is full, you will be added to a waiting list.
Digital skills workshops at The Workshop, Camberley
In collaboration with The Workshop, Camberley, monthly Digital Skills workshops for 18 to 24 year olds getting into work.
Would you like support improving your digital skills? Whatever your level we can help you gain digital confidence. Attend a one-off or ongoing workshops, whatever suits you.
Book a thirty minute one-on-one session.
Thursday between 2pm until 4pm on the following dates:
- 14 December
Register: theworkshop@surreyheath.gov.uk
Location: The Workshop, Princess of Wales Walk, Camberley GU15 3SJ
Wednesday Cafe, St Martin's Church Camberley
Digital Welfare Support Officers, Sam and Elliott, will be attending the regular Wednesday Cafe at St Martin's Church Camberley to help the community with any computer or online basics queries. Upcoming sessions:
Wednesdays from 10am to 11.30am on the following dates:
- 6 December
- 20 December
Address: 231 Upper, College Ride, Camberley GU15 4HE
Digital support sessions at Ballard Court, Camberley
In collaboration with Accent Housing, Sam and Elliott will be at Ballard Court to help residents with their digital queries, from 12.30pm to 2.30pm, on the following date:
- 6 December
- 20 December
No need to book, just come along. If demand is high, you may need to wait until you can be seen. Your patience is appreciated.
Address: Ballard Court, Ballard Road, Camberley, GU15 4AB
Epsom library digital skills session
The next Digital Skills session will take place on:
The following dates from 10am:
- Next date to be confirmed.
Booking required. Please book a 20 minute by emailing epsom.library@surreycc.gov.uk or calling the library on 03456 009 009 (option 6). Alternatively, you can ask at the library helpdesk.
Ewell library digital skills sessions
On the following dates from 10am:
- Wednesday 13 December
Please book a 20 minute appointment by emailing ewell.library@surreycc.gov.uk or calling the library on 03456 009 009 (option 6). Alternatively, you can ask at the library helpdesk at either Ewell or Epsom Library.
Mole Valley Skills Hub
Join the Surrey Libraries Digital Welfare team for "Computer Club for Beginners", Monday afternoons from 3pm to 4pm on the following dates:
- 18 December
- 15 January 2024
Spaces limited, please book by popping in, calling the Hub on 01372 379879, or emailing mvhub@surreyllp.org.uk
Address: Swan Centre, Leatherhead KT22 8AH
Pop-up Café, Hale Community Centre, Farnham
Digital Welfare Support Officer, Sam will be attending the Wednesday Pop-up café at the Hale Community Centre to help the community with any computer or internet queries.
- Wednesday from 11.30am until 1.30pm on:
- 13 December
Address: Hale Community Centre, 130 Upper Hale Road, Farnham GU9 0JH
Tuesday Café, St Peter's Shared Church, Guildford
Digital Welfare Support Officer Sam will be attending the Tuesday café at St Peter's shared church to help the community with any computer or internet queries.
- Next date to be confirmed
Address: St Peter's Shared Church, 37 Hazel Avenue, Guildford GU1 1NP
Digital skills at the Lighthouse, Woking
Digital Welfare Support Officer Sam will be attending the lighthouse on a Thursday morning to help the community with any computer or internet queries.
- 14 December
Address: The Lighthouse, 8 to 10 High Street, Woking, Surrey GU21 6BG
St Andrew's Church, Woking
Digital Welfare Support Officer Sam will be attending St Andrew's Church in Goldsworth Park, Woking on a Tuesday morning to help the community with any computer or internet queries.
- Next date to be confirmed.
Address: Goldsworth Park Centre, Denton Way, Woking GU21 3LG
Sheerwater Ladies' Positive Support Group
Tuesdays, two sessions:
- 12 noon to 1pm and
- 1pm to 2pm
On the following dates:
- 12 December
- 19 December
Address: Mascot Hub, 43 Dartmouth Avenue, Sheerwater, Woking, Surrey GU21 5PE
If you would like to join the group, come to Parkview Centre for the community on Tuesday or Thursday at 1.30pm where they meet and start a walk by the canal:
Address: Parkview Centre for the Community, Off Blackmore Crescent, Sheerwater, Woking, Surrey. GU21 5NZ.
Shah Jahan Mosque Men's Group
Tuesdays, from 10am to 11am, on the following dates:
- 12 December
- 19 December
Address: 149 Oriental Road, Woking GU22 7BA
If you would like to join the group, please speak to Hamid at the mosque.
Pebble rhymetime
Rhymetimes are now running in most libraries. Spaces may be limited and booking may be necessary, please check individual library event pages for details.
Storytime
Storytimes are currently back up and running in most libraries. Spaces may be limited and booking may be necessary, please check individual library event pages for details.
Digital events and activities
We have a range of events and activities available on our YouTube Channel, from cooking ideas to STEM club, and Lego club and crafts, there's something for everyone. Please see: Surrey libraries YouTube channel.
Tom's Rapid reviews
Tom will be reading out a number of book reviews written by staff or himself to help you find your next read!
Alternate Mondays on Facebook from 3pm.
Learn coding with Kano
Open the door to coding with Surrey Libraries and iamtheCODE! Start your coding adventure now.
All you need is your library card number, and you can reserve Kano free of charge to collect from your local library!
Reserve Kano and let the fun begin
All our Kanos have been kindly donated by iamtheCODE.