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Special events
Half Term fun
Lego club
Tuesday 26 May, from 2pm to 3.30pm.
Cost: £1 per child.
Come and let your imagination free with our Lego club. Tickets are available at the library. Places are limited so please book at the library desk or by emailing chertsey.library@surreycc.gov.uk
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Special children's book sale now on
Hardbacks £1, Paperbacks 50p, Buy 2 books and get 1 free!
Pebble rhymetime and storytime
Pebble rhymetime
- Every Tuesday from 10.30am to 11am
- Every Saturday from 11am to 11.30am
Find out more about Pebble rhymetime in Surrey libraries.
Pebble's trains
Every Friday from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.
Come and help Pebble build his train set at Chertsey Library. The track and trains will be out for all ages to play with. Everyone welcome.
Storytime
There are currently no stand alone children's Storytime sessions at Chertsey Library. See section Pebble playtime above. Occasionally we hold other sessions which will be listed under Special events.
Storytime for adults
Monthly on a Thursday, from 2.30pm to 3pm. Next date: check with the library.
Come and join our Storytime for Adults!
One of our library assistants will read a selection of short stories, poems and snippets for you to enjoy and discuss. There is no need to read a book in advance, just turn up on the day and discuss the stories we read aloud, and share your own love of reading! Leave with some ideas for your next read and make new friends.
Followed by refreshments in the Library.
Everyone welcome!
Find out more about storytime in Surrey libraries.
Reading groups
First Edition reading group
Every 6 weeks on a Monday from 3.30pm until 4.30pm.
If you are interested in joining, please enquire in the library
Find out more about reading groups in Surrey libraries.
Other events
Chatter and cheer
First Monday in every month from 2pm to 3.30pm.
Drop in for a friendly chat over a cup of tea.
Run in conjunction with Time to Talk and open to anyone.
Chertsey Woolcraft Guild
Every Tuesday from 2.15pm until 4pm.
If you are interested in joining or want to learn about knitting/crocheting or using a spindle, please pop down and they will show you. Everyone is welcome.
Friends of Chertsey library coffee and cake morning
Every Friday from 10am until 12 noon.
No booking required, just turn up to the library to get cake and coffee for £1.50
Please see Special events for details of guest speakers, who are arranged regularly.
Bug club
Monthly Saturdays from 2.30pm to 3.30pm:
- 23 May. It is International Bee Day soon. Come and help us make a home for solitary bees! We will be drilling holes in a log with a Brace and Bit hand-drill, so all children must be accompanied by an adult.
- 20 June
Meet outside the library to explore our exciting new wildlife area and help us build our bug hotel.
Free drop in session, no need to book and everyone welcome.
Chertsey library craft club
Various Saturdays from 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Upcoming dates and themes:
6 June
Tickets are 50p per craft. No need to book for sessions, just drop in.
Digital support volunteer
Do you want help using a computer, the internet, IT related problems or your iPad, tablet or iPhone?
Every Friday from 3pm to 4pm. Book a free half hour session at the desk, or email the library at chertsey.library@surreycc.gov.uk.
Please see our Digital support volunteer page for more information and to find out which libraries currently offer a Digital support volunteer service.