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Special events
Paper chain penguins
Tuesday 20 January, from 3.45pm to 4.45pm.
Celebrate penguin day by making a hanging paper penguin.
Suitable for ages 5+.
Cost: £2 per child.
Spaces are limited so please sign up at the library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Year of the horse craft
Monday 16 February, from 11am to 12 noon.
Come and make a Chinese fire horse wand.
Suitable for ages 3+.
Cost: £3 per child.
Spaces are limited so please sign up at the library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Romantic recycling
Thursday 19 February, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Design your own jewellery using recycled buckles and bling.
Suitable for ages 6+.
Cost: £3 per child
Spaces are limited so please sign up at the library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Lewis Carroll travelling display
The display will be at Farnham Library in April.
Surrey History Centre’s Lewis Carroll collection has been growing for over 75 years. In 2025, marking 160 years since the first publication of ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’, the Centre celebrated the archives of Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832–1898)—better known by his enchanting pen name, Lewis Carroll—with a free foyer display and a cabinet exhibition in their search room.
We are thrilled to announce that the fascinating display will now be touring six Surrey libraries, giving you the chance to discover more
For other libraries on the tour, please see the section Lewis Carroll travelling display on our Events and activities in libraries webpage.
For more information about Lewis Carroll at Surrey History Centre and to view from the Lewis Carroll collection, simply book a place in the Surrey History Centre search room and let them know you wish to see items from the collection.
To book your visit or to check the Surrey History opening hours see our webpage Visiting Surrey History Centre.
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, starting on Tuesday 3 February.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.