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
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.
If you cannot visit the library you can listen to an Audio description for Unearthed: The Power of Gardening Exhibition.
The Unearthed Exhibition is in Farnham library from Wednesday 30 July until Saturday 6 September.
Farnham library will be holding the following Programme of events to support the Exhibition.
Unearthed poetry club
Wednesday 20 August, from 11am Free, no booking needed.
Farnham Library hosts a weekly Poetry Hub delivered by The Surrey Poet Laureateship, offering a welcoming space for poetry enthusiasts of all levels. The hub meets every Wednesday from 11 am to 1 pm. Participants can engage in writing activities, discussions, and enjoy a supportive community.
The session on 20 August will focus on Unearthed: The Power of Gardening.
Gardener's questions with Bloomin Friends of Farnham
Friday 22 August at 2.30pm.
Three volunteers from Farnham in Bloom will answer your questions about gardening and offering advice and suggestions to try and solve your garden problems.
Event ticketed. Donations welcome. Tickets available from Farnham Library or by booking online.
Book tickets for Gardener's Question Time at Farnham library
The script and the stones: author talk with Francis Gooding
Friday 5 September, from 10.30am to 11.30am.
Author Francis Gooding discusses his forthcoming book, The Script of the Stones, part natural history and part memoir.
Booking necessary: Tickets cost £3 per person.
Book online for The script and the stones: author talk with Francis Gooding
If unable to book online, please book in Farnham library.