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Special events
Wildlife Wednesdays with What Next?
From 3pm to 4pm, Wednesdays, on the following dates:
- 25 June
- 23 July
- 27 August
Join What Next for a walk on the Godalming Lammas Lands to explore the many insects, mammals and amphibians and plants that can be found there.
For adults and children aged 8 years old and over. Donations welcomed.
Please email godalming.library@surreycc.gov.uk to book a space or visit us in branch as spaces are limited.
Pebble rhymetime and storytime
Pebble rhymetime
- Every Tuesday at 11am.
- Every Thursday at 11am.
- Every Saturday at 11am.
No booking required.
Find out more about Pebble rhymetimes in Surrey Libraries.
Storytime
Every Wednesday at 11am.
Find out more about storytime in Surrey libraries.
Reading groups
Godalming library reading group
First Thursday of the month, from 2pm until 3pm.
Find out more about reading groups in Surrey libraries.
Chatterbooks reading group
Fourth Thursday of every month from 4pm until 5pm.
The Chatterbooks reading group is suitable for ages 8 to 10 years.
Please email Godalming.library@surreycc.gov.uk to register your interest or for more information.
Friday reading group
First Friday of the month from 2pm until 3pm.
Find out more about reading groups in Surrey libraries.
Other events
Hearing Aid clinic
The Hearing Aid Clinic is provided by National Health Service (NHS) trained volunteers. Free hearing aid maintenance, battery changes and advice. NHS supplied hearing aids only. No booking is required.
Third Monday of the month from 10.30am until 12.30pm, on the following dates:
- 16 June
- 21 July
- 18 August
- 15 September
- 20 October
- 17 November
- 15 December
Knit and stitch
Join us at Godalming Library on alternate Monday afternoons from 2pm.
Bring your own craft project to work on and meet new people. Open to everyone and all crafts are welcome!
Upcoming dates:
- 16 June
- 30 June
- 14 July
- 28 July
- 11 August
Dungeons and Dragons
Every Saturday during term time from 1pm to 3pm for ages 15 to 18 years old.
Join the Wayfarer's League on a new adventure at Godalming Library as our Dungeon Masters guide you through character creation and learning the joys of table top roleplaying. You will then venture forth with your newly made character, along with your party members on a grand adventure!
Dice, Character sheets and all materials are provided.
Cost: £10 per session, paid by the term. Spaces are limited so booking necessary.
For additional information and to book, please email info@wayfarersleague.com.
Lego and Duplo club
Every Monday from 4pm until 5pm
Lego suitable for ages 6+ or Duplo available for younger children aged 2 to 5.
Sessions cost £1. Please email godalming.library@surreycc.gov.uk to book a space or visit us in branch.
What next? Wednesdays
Every Wednesday from 2pm until 5pm
Local charity What Next? will be in Godalming Library offering eco advice, information and support. Come and chat to one of their volunteers, share your thoughts and concerns.
What Next? wardrobe warriors
Second Wednesday of every month from 3pm to 5pm
We will help you keep your favourite, comfy clothes going for longer. We can be company whilst you sew on a button or put up a hem. We will have needles, thread in a few colours, a sewing machine and some people who can sew. Bring your buttonless tops, your toeless socks and your holey frocks.
Godalming library Reading Friends poetry group
Godalming Library invites you to join our friendly and informal Poetry Group.
Thursday afternoons, once a month, from 2pm to 3pm. Upcoming dates and themes:
- 12 June: Poetry and writing
- 17 July: Technology
- 21 August: "Bad" poems or poems we don't like
- 18 September: Food
- 16 October: School
- 13 November: Freedom and Captivity
- 18 December: Free Choice
No specialist knowledge is required, just an interest in sharing our enjoyment of poetry. We will be reading some poetry and talking about the poems and poets we love.
You can express an interest in joining the Godalming library Reading Friends poetry group by completing our Reading friends participant application form.
For more information about the Reading Friends programme in Surrey Libraries please see our Reading Friends webpage.
French conversation group
Please note: there will be no French conversation group in July or August as they are taking a break over the summer but that they will return in September.
Meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 2pm to 3pm. All Welcome!
German conversation group
Meets on the last Friday of the month from 10.30am until 11.30am. All Welcome!
Digital support volunteer
Free, one to one, 45 minute computer help sessions.
Appointments are available on:
- Mondays at 10am, 10.45am and 11.30am.
- Fridays at 2pm, 2.45pm and 3.30pm.
For further details and to book an appointment, please ask a member of staff in the library.
Please see our Digital support volunteer page for more information and to find out which libraries currently offer a Digital support volunteer service.
