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Special events
Summer Reading Challenge: book bugs
From 2.15pm to 2.45pm on the following dates:
- Tuesday 19 August
- Thursday 21 August
- Saturday 23 August
Come and be inspired and get some recommendations for your next read to help complete the challenge. Summer Reading Challenge runs from Saturday 5 July to Saturday 13 September.
Sessions are free, no need to book. All ages welcome.
Summer Reading Challenge craft: Ladybirds and friends
Monday 4 August from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Come and make some insects from an array of bits & bobs.
Cost: £2 per child.
Doorstep Duets 2025
Friday 25 July at 3.30pm.
We are very excited to confirm that Doorstep Duets, presented by Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures, will be returning for a fourth year to Surrey Libraries and communities in July, bringing the joy and wonder of dance.
This year’s performance, My Feet Don’t Quite Touch the Floor, has been created by choreographer Shelby Williams.
Have you ever let your mind wander? Lost in a daydream, what did you wonder? This imaginative story is inspired by the experiences of two legendary dancers at the beginning of their own dance journeys. It was their ability to seek their own paths and let their minds wander that inspired their extraordinary careers.
When we embrace wonder, we unleash possibility and creativity. What colour is your imagination?
If you’ have never seen a dance show before, this could be the perfect opportunity. The performance is free, just 20 minutes long and you don’t need to book, just turn up.
We look forward to seeing you at the performance!
For performances at other libraries and venues please see Performance dates, times and venues.
See the Doorstep Duets website for more information and other tour dates.
Jack and the Beanstalk craft
Thursday 14 August, from 10.30am to 11.30am.
Cost: £2 per child.
Outside chalk art (weather dependent)
Saturday 6 September from 10.30am to 1pm.
Free event, no booking required.
Pebble rhymetime and storytime
Pebble rhymetime
Every Friday, including school holidays.
Two sessions: 10.15am to 10.45am and 11.15am to 11.45am
Find out more about Pebble rhymetime in Surrey libraries.
Storytime
Monthly on Tuesdays at 10.15am.
Upcoming sessions with a nature theme: 19 August
A relaxed session aimed at ages 1 to 4 years: stories and fun!
Find out more about storytime in Surrey libraries.
Reading groups
Book group
Ashtead Library have two book groups but both are currently full. Please ask at the desk to join the waiting list.
Every 6 weeks on a Monday at 12 noon.
Please ask at the library for more details.
Find out more about reading groups in Surrey libraries.
Other events
Knit and natter group
Every Thursday at 11.30am.
All welcome. Please bring your own knitting project, needles and wool.
Ashtead Independents councillors' surgery
First Saturday of every month from 2pm until 4pm.
Meet your local councillors at Ashtead library. An opportunity to raise and discuss any issues that concern you, and where we may be able to help, in privacy, with your elected representatives:
Lego club
Every month, on Saturdays from 10.30am. Next session: 19 July, 16 August
Please note: booking is necessary for Lego club, please book in advance at the library desk.
Cost: £1 per child.
Junior art and craft club
Saturdays from 10.30am to 11.30am. Next date: 26 July, 23 August.
Book at the desk in Ashtead library or email ashtead.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Cost varies per session depending on materials used, usually from £2 to £5.
Digital support volunteer
- Every Friday from 2pm until 4pm.
Do you want help using a computer, the internet, your iPad, tablet or iPhone, or other IT related problems?
Make an appointment to see our Digital Support volunteer
Booking necessary: please book a one hour slot at the library.
Please see our Digital support volunteer page for more information and to find out which libraries currently offer a Digital Support volunteer service.