Events and activities at Egham Library
Please note: due to the Coronavirus pandemic we are unable to offer our regular programme of events in the library. Surrey libraries are pleased to be offering a programme of online events including regular Rhymetimes and Storytimes.
Special events
There are currently no special events planned at this library.
Pebble rhymetime and storytime
Pebble rhymetime
Note: This event is not ticketed, please turn up at the given times below.
Come and join Pebble the penguin and us for stories, rhymes and songs for babies and children under 5.
- Every Thursday, from 10.30am to 11am.
- Every Saturday, from 11am to 11.30am.
For alternative dates, check your two nearest libraries:
Find out more about Pebble rhymetime in Surrey libraries.
Storytime
Note: This event is not ticketed, please turn up at the given times below.
Come and join us for stories for 4 to 7 year olds.
- Every Wednesday, at 4pm.
Apply to join a library hosted reading group in your area and find out more about reading groups in Surrey libraries.
Reading groups
Egham Library Tuesday afternoon reading group
All adults welcome.
Approximately every six weeks, Tuesday from 3.30pm until 4.30pm, on the following dates:
- dates to follow
Egham Library read and review book group
Every six weeks on a Tuesday, from 10.30am to 11.30am, next session:
- Dates to follow. Please ask in the library.
Recruiting new members. Ask in the library for details, all adults welcome.
Chatterbooks reading groups
We run two groups for children in different age groups (ages 9 to 11 and 12 to 15). They provide activities for children to develop their reading, give them the chance to talk about books and to build confidence in expressing their opinions.
Ages 8 to 11 (years 4, 5 and 6)
Held on Tuesdays, from 4pm to 4.45pm. Please ask at the library to check dates.
Ages 12 to 15 (years 7, 8, 9 and 10)
Held on Fridays, from 4pm to 4.45pm. Please ask at the library to check dates.
Apply to join a library hosted reading group in your area and find out more about reading groups in Surrey libraries.
Other events
Code Club
Our Code Club, for children aged 8 to 11, is a fun way to begin learning computer programming - make your own animations, games and more! Free of charge, but with limited spaces. There is currently a waiting list for this club, please ask to join it at the help desk.
Sessions on the following Fridays, from 3,45pm to 4.45pm:
- Dates to follow..
Chess club
Come along and join our Saturday chess club. This free club is suitable for children aged 8 years upwards.
Sessions will be held from 10am to 11am and from 11.15am to 12.15pm. Please ask at the library to confirm dates.
Currently there is a waiting list for Chess Club. Please ask at the library for details
Hearing Champion sessions
This free drop-in service for people with NHS hearing aids includes basic maintenance, battery supply, trouble-shooting, cleaning and re-tubing.
Sessions will be held monthly, from 1.30pm to 2.30pm on the following Thursdays:
- dates to follow.
Digital Buddy
Would you like help using computers and the internet? Make an appointment with our Digital Buddy who can offer free, one to one, support.
To see exactly what a Digital Buddy can offer and when sessions are available at this and other libraries please check our Digital Buddy page.
Meet the Beat
These sessions are run by Surrey Police on the following Saturdays, between 2pm and 3pm:
- dates to follow.