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Special events
Special children's book sale now on
Hardbacks £1, Paperbacks 50p, Buy 2 books and get 1 free!
Summer Reading Challenge: Read to the Beat
Musical scavenger hunt
From Saturday 4 July throughout the summer holidays, during regular open hours (Tuesday to Saturday, 9.30am to 5pm).
Children can take part in a fun, musical scavenger hunt around the library, completing challenges involving melody, rhythm, volume and pitch.
Junk modelling
Saturday 4 July to Friday 17 July during regular open hours (Tuesday to Saturday, 9.30am to 5pm).
Make your own junk modelling guitar.
Drop in craft, £1 each.
LEGO club
Tuesday 11 August, from 2.30pm to 4pm.
LEGO club returns for summer fun.
Cost: £1 per child.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please book to avoid disappointment as spaces are limited. Book by coming into the library or email addlestone.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Pebble rhymetime and storytime
Pebble rhymetime
- Every Tuesday at 11am followed by Baby Duplo
- Tuesday Rhymetimes will focus on fostering a calmer environment without musical instruments and includes bubbles and stories with a sensory element. We sing the same songs each week to create a structured and predictable session. Tuesday Rhymetime is usually run by a neurodivergent member of staff.
- Rhymetime is followed by Baby Duplo. Aimed at children aged 1.5 years and upwards, this enables children to explore, share and create. All parents can stay and socialise in a friendly and supportive space.
- A visual support board is available for any parents/carers to share with their children during Rhymetime. Please ask at the desk before Rhymetime begins.
- A Social Story is available to support this Rhymetime. Please ask at the desk.
- Every Thursday at 11am
- Every Saturday at 11am
No ticket needed, just drop in.
Calmer Saturday rhymetime sessions
Every Saturday at 3pm. Upcoming dates: check with the library.
This special monthly Rhymetime:
- Focuses on fostering a calmer environment without musical instruments and includes bubbles and stories with a sensory element. We sing the same songs each week to create a structured and predictable session. We also use visual supports. Calmer Saturday Rhymetimes are usually run by a neurodivergent member of staff.
- A sensory dark tent and sensory items will be available throughout the session.
- A visual support board is available for any parents/carers to share with their children during Rhymetime. Please ask at the desk before Rhymetime begins.
Everyone is welcome and there is no need to book.
Find out more about Pebble rhymetime in Surrey libraries.
Storytime
There are currently no storytimes planned at this library.
Find out more about storytime in Surrey libraries.
Reading groups
There are currently no reading groups taking place in the library.
Find out more about reading groups in Surrey libraries.
Other events
Sensory Tray Play
Sensory tray play incorporates toys, books and activities to stimulate all the senses and can aid sensory regulation. It is suitable for all ages unless stated otherwise.
Next session: Date and time to be confirmed. Available all day during usual opening hours. Everyone welcome. No need to book.
Mindfulness arts and crafts club for adults
Drop in for our monthly session to relax, de-stress and find your inner calm. Slow down and enjoy the process of creating mindfulness crafts, art and other activities.
All these activities are suitable for beginners. £1 per activity.
Upcoming sessions
Next session: check with the library.
Digital support volunteer
Do you want help using a computer, the internet, your iPad, tablet or iPhone, or other IT related problems?
Please see our Digital support volunteer page for more information and to find out which Surrey libraries offer a Digital support volunteer service.