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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 Reading Challenge events
Free activities throughout the summer supporting the Summer Reading Challenge:
- Every Saturday from 26 July to 6 September: Summer Reading Challenge colouring and crafts, all day.
- Friday 25 July: Butterfly Crafts, from 11am to 12 noon
- Thursday 31 July: Rock Painting, from 11am to 12 noon
- Friday 8 August: Nature Head Crafts, from 11am to 12 noon
- Wednesday 13 August: Bird spotting and crafts, from 11am to 12 noon
- Thursday 21 August: Paper Plate Flowers, from 11am to 12 noon
- Wednesday 27 August: Tin Can Animals, from 11am to 12 noon
- Saturday 13 September: Summer Reading Challenge Final Funday, from 11am to 3pm. Interactive Storytime at 11am followed by free fun and crafts until 3pm.
No booking required for all the Summer Reading Challenge events above.
Pebble rhymetime and storytime
Pebble rhymetime
Every Tuesday from 10.30am until 11am.
Followed by Stay and Play, from 11am to 12 noon. No booking required.
Find out more about Pebble rhymetime in Surrey libraries.
Storytime
There is currently no storytime at this library.
Find out more about storytimes 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
LEGO club
- Every Friday from 4pm to 4.45pm.
- Every Saturday, from 11am to 12 noon.
Cost: £1 per child per session. No need to book, just drop in.
Children's code club
First Saturday in the month, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Cost: £1 per child. No age limit but spaces are limited so please book by emailing caterhamvalley.library@surreycc.gov.uk or visiting the library and speaking to a member of staff.
Sketch Club
Second and fourth Saturday of each month from 2pm until 4pm.
The event is free and inclusive to any level of ability or experience. The event will be focused towards adults, but older children are welcome.
Please bring your own materials.
Digital support volunteer
For help using your computer or laptop you can book a session with our Digital support volunteer.
- Tuesday to Friday: Our volunteer does not have regular hours. Please book in advance at the library or email caterhamvalley.library@surreycc.gov.uk to arrange a date and time.
- Every Saturday, from 2pm to 4pm. Please book at the library or email caterhamvalley.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Please see our Digital support volunteer page for more information and to find out which other libraries also offer a Digital support volunteer service.