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
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.
Unearthed exhibition dates:
- Molesey library from Wednesday 4 June to Saturday 28 June
- Oxted library from Wednesday 2 July to Saturday 27 July
- Farnham library from Wednesday 30 July to Friday 30 August
At Molesey library during the month of June:
Responding to climate change in the Hampton Court Gardens, a talk by Head Gardener Graham Dillamore
Tuesday 10 June at 7pm
From the sunken Tudor Pond Gardens to the vast baroque masterpieces on the East Front and the Victorian Maze, change in the gardens is part of Hampton Court Palace’s 500-year history. But as our climate changes, so do the gardens. Graham Dillamore, Head Gardener at Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace, will share how his team are adapting to these challenges.
Tickets are free and can be booked online or at the Helpdesk at Molesey Library.
Book tickets for Responding to climate change at Molesey library
Living Knowledge Network garden crafts for children
Saturday 14 and 21 June from 10.30am.
Come along to Molesey Library this June and create crafts for the garden. From bug hotels, to bird scarers and binoculars there'll be a different garden themed craft each week.
No booking required, suitable for children age 5 years and over. Minimum suggested donation £1.
Molesey Library community garden
Available in June during regular open hours.
With the exciting Living Knowledge Network 'Unearthed' Exhibition visiting Molesey Library this June, we are taking expressions of interest to help in the exciting new Molesey Garden. If you would like to volunteer and donate your time or unused garden objects, speak to a member of staff in branch today.
Look out for future events linked to Unearthed on our Living Knowledge Network events page.
If you cannot visit the library you can listen to an Audio description for Unearthed: The Power of Gardening Exhibition.
