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Special events
Foster Care fortnight: Pop-up stand
- Tuesday 19 May, 11am to 2pm.
- Wednesday 20 May, 11am to 1pm.
- Thursday 21 May, 11am to 2pm.
Could fostering be your next chapter? To celebrate Foster Care Fortnight, we are hosting ‘Local Libraries, Local Care’ drop-in sessions in Surrey libraries. To find out what fostering is all about, come and visit our stand.
Other Foster Care Fortnight sessions.
Garden Wildlife Week, Saturday 23 May to Monday 1 June
All about Swifts with Pete Bickford
Saturday 23 May from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Find out about the life of the swift, its breeding in Farnham, and how we can help with nest boxes and planting for insects. For families of all ages.
Tickets are £2 per child (their adults go free) or £2 per solo adult.
Pre-booking and advance payment is required to secure your space at this event – in person at branch or enquire via email at farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk.
Helpful hedgerows
Tuesday 26 May from 5.30pm to 6.30pm.
Join use for a fascinating talk by Roy Champion, competitive hedge layer and judge. Take your garden to the next level with his ideas and experience with ways of helping wildlife, by developing hedges that can flourish in your own space.
Suitable for adults only.
Tickets are £4 per person (with tea & biscuits).
Pre-booking and advance payment is required to secure your space at this event – in person at branch or enquire via email at farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk.
Powerful pollinators with Hive Helpers
Wednesday 27 May from 2.30pm to 4pm.
Join Hive Helpers and find out about what pollination is and why bees are important, then tour the garden to learn how to find and count bees for science
Suitable for ages 5 years and over (Must be accompanied by an adult).
Tickets are £3 per child.
Pre-booking and advance payment is required to secure your space at this event – in person at branch or enquire via email at farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk.
Spring nature activity trail, crafts and bug hunt
Thursday 28 May from 2pm to 4pm. To take part in all activities please allow for the full 2 hours of this event and arrive promptly at 2pm
Join us for an afternoon of nature-themed activities in Farnham Library Gardens.
Suitable for ages 5 years and over (Must be accompanied by an adult).
Tickets are £2 per child.
Pre-booking and advance payment is required to secure your space at this event – in person at branch or enquire via email at farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk.
Wild about water with Surrey Wildlife Trust
Friday 29 May from 2.30pm to 4pm.
Activities for all the family to support wildlife, with mini ponds, rain gauges and badge making.
Suitable for ages 4 years and over (Must be accompanied by an adult).
Tickets are £3 per child.
Pre-booking and advance payment is required to secure your space at this event – in person at branch or enquire via email at farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk.
Get close to nature with Surrey Amphibian and Reptile Group
Saturday 30 May from 10.30am to 11.45am.
An informal session, chatting about local wildlife and handling these fascinating animals under supervision.
Suitable for families of all ages.
Tickets are £2 per child (their adults go free) or £3 per solo adult.
Pre-booking and advance payment is required to secure your space at this event – in person at branch or enquire via email at farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk.
Wonderful wildlife crowns
Saturday 30 May from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Join us in crafting your own wonderful wildlife crown inspired by local nature and in celebration of Garden Wildlife Week.
Suitable for ages 4 years and over (Must be accompanied by an adult).
Tickets are £2 per child.
Pre-booking and advance payment is required to secure your space at this event – in person at branch or enquire via email at farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk.
Nature storytime
Monday 1 June from 10.30am to 11am.
Suitable for ages 3 and over.
Free event, no booking required.
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
The Romantasy Roundtable book group
First Tuesday of the month, from 6pm to 6.45pm.
The age range is 18+.
The group is aimed at readers who like magical world settings with central love stories, appealing to fans of fairy tales, epic fantasy and romance.
A fun relaxed group of mixed adult age range and reading experience.
If you would like to join the group, speak to a member of staff in Farnham Library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Young Adult Book Club
Alternate Wednesdays from 4.15pm to 5.15pm.
For those aged 14 to 18 years old. For more information or for a new member form please enquire at the library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk.
Reading Friends non-fiction Friday
First Friday of every month at 10.30am.
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
Tea and chat
Last Tuesday of every month, 11am to 12 noon.
A group for adults to enjoy a relaxed chat and meet new people.
£1 per person. Refreshments provided. Booking is encouraged at the library or by email to farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk (or just drop in!).
Poetry hub
Every Wednesday, from 11am to 1pm.
In partnership with the Surrey Poet Laureateship, the group will feature writing challenges and discussions, guest speakers, reading time, poetry games, social time, poetry sharing and feedback. Beginners welcome
Free, no booking needed.
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.
Stitch and chat
Every Friday 10am until 12 noon.
This is a free drop-in session.
Board game club
Third Saturday of every month from 10.30am to 12 noon.
A family friendly board game club for all ages! We have a varied collection of board games for a range of ages available to choose from, come along to play some games and make friends.
All ages welcome. Free event, just drop-in.
Digital support volunteer
- 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 Wednesday from 10am to 12 noon. Booking is necessary.
- Every Friday from 10am to 12 noon. Booking is necessary.
Appointments can be booked at the helpdesk.
Do you want help using a computer, the internet, your iPad, tablet or iPhone, or other IT related problems?
Please see our Digital support volunteer page for more information and to find out which libraries currently offer a Digital support volunteer service.