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Special events
Summer Reading Challenge
Saturday 5 July to Saturday 13 September.
If you want to ensure your child continues their reading journey over the summer holidays then look no further than the Summer Reading Challenge.
The theme this year is ‘Story Garden: Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors’. This exciting new theme will inspire children to tap into a world of imagination through reading, exploring the magical connection between storytelling and nature.
Join the Summer Reading Challenge.
Summer Craft Activities
See posters in the library for more details of regular craft events and activities happening throughout the Summer in further celebration of the Summer Reading Challenge 2025.
Pebble rhymetime and storytime
Pebble rhymetime
- Every Tuesday from 10.15am until 10.45am
- Every Friday from 10.15am until 10.45am
Please note: you now have to book for Rhymetime. Due to its popularity our Pebble Rhymetimes at Banstead Library will now be ticketed on a first come, first served, basis. Customers can come to the help desk and get a ticket from staff before the session. We can accommodate up to 25 adults with any of their children.
Find out more about Pebble rhymetime in Surrey libraries.
Storytime
Every Thursday from 10.15am until 10.45am
Places allocated on a first come first served basis. Tickets available from the library desk on the day.
Find out more about storytime in Surrey libraries.
Reading groups
There are currently two Reading Groups at this library. Both groups are currently full. The book groups are held in the library but are coordinated by the group members who set the meeting dates, times and books.
If you wish to set up an additional group, please speak to a member of staff in the library or please see our webpage, Starting a reading group.
Find out more about reading groups in Surrey libraries.
Chatterbooks group
Chatterbooks sessions run on a Saturday, once every four weeks from from 11am until 12 noon, on the following dates:
- 2 August
- 30 August
- 27 September
Group suitable for children aged around 9 to 11 years old. The group will meet for a one hour session to discuss a book, to enjoy some crafts and activities and to be given the book to read for the next session.
This Chatterbooks group is currently full, however, if your child (aged 8-11 years) is interested in joining a group please register their details at the help desk and we will let you know when a space becomes available.
Other events
Lego club
Lego club runs on a Saturday, once every four weeks from 2pm to 4pm. Upcoming dates:
- 2 August
- 30 August
- 27 September
Please book at the help desk. Cost: £1 per child.
Suitable for ages 4+ with an adult present please.
Knit and natter
Every Tuesday from 2pm until 3pm.
Digital support volunteer
Usually held on Wednesdays at 1pm and 2pm.
Do you want help using a computer, the internet, your iPad, tablet or iPhone, or other IT related problems?
Two digital support volunteers are now available at Banstead Library.
Please book an appointment in Banstead Library.
Please see our Digital support volunteer page for more information and to find out which other libraries currently offer a Digital Support volunteer service.