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Special events
Doorstep Duets 2025
Tuesday 1 July at 2pm.
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.
Lego club
Thursday 10 July, from 3.45pm to 4.45pm.
Come and create something amazing, possibly with a garden theme in honour of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge theme of ‘Story Garden.
Suitable for ages 6+.
Cost: £1 per child.
Spaces are limited so please sign up at the library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Nature activity trail
Monday 21 July, from 2pm to 4pm.
Take part in a nature activity trail around the library garden and join us for some nature themed paper crafts.
Suitable for all ages.
Free drop in event.
Hive helpers
Thursday 24 July, from 11am to12 noon.
Come and take part in a pollinator workshop run by Hive Helpers, a local community interest company, and learn more about bees. See how many species you can spot in our garden.
Suitable for ages 4+.
Event free but spaces are strictly limited so please sign up at the library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Fun with Gravitrax the world's best marble run
Monday 28 July, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Come and build an amazing ball bearing run.
Suitable for ages 6+.
Cost: £1 per child.
Spaces are strictly limited so please sign up at the library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Big butterfly count
Thursday 31 July, from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
Join Surrey Wildlife Trust and Space2Grow to learn how to record different species of butterflies, then see how many you can find in the library gardens.
Suitable for all ages.
Free event.
Spaces are strictly limited so please sign up at the library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Frog hand puppet
Monday 4 August, from 11am to 12 noon
Join us to make a fun frog hand puppet to tie into the mornings frog themed Storytime.
Suitable for ages 4+.
Cost: £3 per child.
Please book at the library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Decorative pot and grow
Thursday 7 August, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Join us to decorate a plant pot and sow some seeds.
Suitable for ages 3+.
Cost: £3 per child.
Please book at the library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Pipe cleaner crafts
Wednesday 14 August, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Come and make a butterfly ring or cute pencil toppers out of pipe cleaners.
Suitable for ages 3+.
Cost: £2 per child.
Please book at the library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk.
Painted stones
Thursday 21 August from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Design and paint your stone for the Story Garden theme. Will it be minibeasts, flowers or messages? Everything provided, just bring your ideas!
Suitable for ages 6 years old and over.
Cost: £3 per child. Please book at the library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk.
Salt dough minibeasts
Tuesday 26 August from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Create your creatures from prepared salt dough and other materials. Shall we make snails, stag beetles or spiders? Everything provided, just bring your ideas!
Suitable for ages 4 years old and over.
Cost: £3 per child. Please book at the library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk.
Butterfly suncatcher craft
Wednesday 27 August, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Come and create a beautiful handheld butterfly suncatcher.
Suitable for ages 5+.
Cost: £3 per child.
Please book at the library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Pebble rhymetime and storytime
Pebble rhymetime
- Every Tuesday at 10.30am
- Every Wednesday at 10.30am
No booking necessary: Maximum of 25 children, tickets allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Find out more about Pebble rhymetimes in Surrey libraries.
Storytime
Every Monday at 10.30am. No booking necessary.
Find out more about storytime in Surrey libraries.
Reading groups
Teen Book Club
Alternate Mondays from 4.15pm to 5.15pm.
For those aged 12 to 17 years old. For more information or for a new member form please enquire at the library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk.
Books beyond words reading group
Various Fridays at 11am. Please contact the library for the next date.
For anyone who might need an extra bit of help with the written word. Please come into the library for more information or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk.
Reading Friends non-fiction Friday
First Friday of every month at 10.30am.
Next dates: please check with the library.
Do you love non-fiction books? Like the idea of a book group but not being set a particular book every month? Want to meet more people in your community?
Join us for Non-Fiction Friday to discuss books within the theme of the month, and to share your own stories over a cup of tea or coffee.
Every month the group collectively decide on a theme, and we will have a display featuring some suggested reads under that theme. Our Library Assistants can assist with ordering Large Print Books, Talking Books and books of your choice. Free tea and coffee will be available. The meet will last approximately an hour.
Complete our Reading Friends application form to register your interest to join the group, or speak to a member of our friendly team at the library help desk.
Find out more about Reading Friends in Surrey Libraries.
Chatterbooks reading group
Meets on second Saturday of the month from 11am until 12 noon.
The Chatterbooks reading group is suitable for ages 7 to 12 years. The book for each session can be obtained from the front desk when you sign up. For more details, please ask in the library.
Find out more about reading groups in Surrey libraries.
Other events
Stay and Play
Every Thursday, from 10.15am to 11.45am Toys, games, puzzles and Duplo - play and make new friends! Aimed at under 5s. No need to book, this is a free drop-in session.
Hearing Loss Support Group
Every third Thursday of the month from 10.30am until 11.30am.
This is a drop in and anyone of any age is welcome.
Stitch and chat
Every Friday 10am until 12 noon
This is a free drop-in session.
Digital support volunteer
Do you want help using a computer, the internet, your iPad, tablet or iPhone, or other IT related problems?
Please book an appointment to see one of our Digital support volunteers. Available:
- every Monday from 2pm to 4pm. Drop in during this time but appointments are recommended if you have something specific you need help with.
- every Thursday from 10am until 12 noon. Appointments only
Please come into the library and book an appointment at the helpdesk.
Please see our Digital support volunteer page for more information and to find out which libraries currently offer a Digital support volunteer service.