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Special events
Living Knowledge Network Unearthed Exhibition
The Living Knowledge Network Unearthed Exhibition is now on show at Farnham library from Wednesday 30 July to Saturday 6 September.
Unearthed: The Power of Gardening is a free display exploring the transformative, enriching and sometimes radical power of gardening. Inspired by the British Library’s major exhibition (2 May to 10 August 2025).
Surrey Libraries is one of 30 library services celebrating gardening through the UK-wide Living Knowledge Network.
Farnham Library will be holding the following events to support the Exhibition.
What's in a name? weeds, worts, fairies, fables and folklore with author and beekeeper Peter Smith
Wednesday 13 August, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Join us for a fascinating talk by author and beekeeper Peter Smith about the common names for our wildflowers, their origins and the folklore that surrounds them.
Booking necessary. Tickets cost £3 per person.
Book online for What's in a Name? Weeds, Worts, Fairies, Fables and Folklore
If unable to book online, please book in Farnham Library.
Unearthed poetry hub
Wednesday 20 August, from 11am. Free, no booking needed.
Farnham Library hosts a weekly Poetry Hub delivered by The Surrey Poet Laureateship, offering a welcoming space for poetry enthusiasts of all levels. The hub meets every Wednesday from 11 am to 1pm. Participants can engage in writing activities, discussions, and enjoy a supportive community.
The session on 20 August will focus on Unearthed: The Power of Gardening.
Gardener's questions with Bloomin Friends of Farnham
Friday 22 August at 2.30pm.
Three volunteers from Farnham in Bloom will answer your questions about gardening and offering advice and suggestions to try and solve your garden problems.
Event ticketed. Donations welcome. Tickets available from Farnham Library.
The script and the stones: author talk with Francis Gooding
Friday 5 September, from 10.30am to 11.30am.
Author Francis Gooding discusses his forthcoming book, The Script of the Stones, part natural history and part memoir.
Booking necessary: Tickets cost £3 per person.
Book online for The script and the stones: author talk with Francis Gooding
If unable to book online, please book in Farnham library.
Badge Making
Monday 11 August, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Come and make your own badge using our badge making machine!
All ages welcome.
Free event, donations welcome.
Drop-in event, no booking necessary.
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
Austen's favourite brother, Henry, with Dr Christopher Herbert
Tuesday 9 September, from 7.30pm to 8.30pm.
Farnham Library celebrates 250 years of Jane Austen with the author of Jane Austen's Favourite Brother, Henry, with Dr Christopher Herbert.
Suitable for adults.
Tickets cost £5.
Book online for Jane Austen's Favourite Brother, Henry, with author Dr Christopher Herbert
If unable to book online, please book in Farnham Library.
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
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.
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
- 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.
Do you want help using a computer, the internet, your iPad, tablet or iPhone, or other IT related problems?
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.