We are excited to announce that Surrey Libraries are now a member of the Living Knowledge Network. Created by the British Library, the Living Knowledge Network is a United Kingdom (UK) wide partnership of national and public libraries centred on exchanging knowledge and developing world class, memorable experiences for public library users.
Being part of the Living Knowledge Network gives Surrey Libraries customers access to a vast array of cultural events within their local library, including exhibitions, screenings, talks and even livestreams that you can watch from home! This is part of our journey to transform our Surrey libraries into local cultural hubs.
Events
Christmas Lectures live stream
Tuesday 16 December, from 5.45pm (for a 6pm start) to 8pm.
Join us to watch the Royal Institute Christmas Lectures at Staines Library via an exclusive live feed.
Delivered by Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, she will take us on an epic journey through space and time.
Tickets are free but booking is essential.
Book for the Royal Institute Christmas Lectures Livestream Event
If unable to book online, please book at the desk in Staines Library.
Unearthed Exhibition
Surrey libraries will be hosting an exhibition from the British Library Living Knowledge Network called ‘Unearthed’, which focuses on gardens, plants and community sustainability. Unearthed explores the transformative power of gardening, tracing personal stories alongside global histories. It celebrates gardening as a force for creativity, resilience and connection. From the people who have fought for the right and space to garden to the stories of the plants we use for food and medicine, discover how gardening has shaped our lives, our communities, and our planet.
Tour dates
The unearthed exhibition will be at Camberley library from Wednesday 19 November and runs until Saturday 3 January 2026.
Book collection
Accompanying the tour is an unearthed book collection. Books in the collection can be borrowed. Discover a specially curated collection of new books selected to complement the Unearthed exhibition. Each title has been recommended by the exhibition’s Curator at the British Library to deepen your engagement with its themes.
If you cannot visit the library you can listen to an Audio description for Unearthed: The Power of Gardening Exhibition.