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Special events
Digital tools to help you stay well this winter roadshow drop-in
Monday 16 December, from 10am to 4pm.
Digital Welfare Support Officers Eleanor and Alys will be visiting libraries across Surrey this winter as part of the Warm Welcome scheme to introduce you to a range of online tools that can help you save money on your energy bills and stay well this winter.
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.
Cantonese rhymetime and bilingual storytime
Saturdays from 10am until 10.30am on the following dates: 14 December
Suitable for children aged 18 months and over. No booking required.
Cantonese:
廣東話唱遊與雙語故事班
歡迎一歲半或以上小朋友及其家長參加，一齊手舞足蹈唱歌仔，認識朋友仔，輕鬆學習不同的語言 不用預約
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. Starts 23 January.
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 returning to Godalming Library. The clinic will allow for routine maintenance of your hearing aid. No booking is required.
Third Monday of the month from 10.30am until 12.30pm, on the following dates: 16 December.
Dungeons and Dragons
Every Tuesday during term time from 4pm to 6pm.
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.
For ages 10 to 14.
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.
Scrabble club
First and third Fridays of each month, during term time (and not in half term holidays), from 2pm to 3.30pm.
Scrabble Club will then resume on Friday 17 January 2025.
Knit and stitch craft group
Alternate Mondays, from 2.30pm until 4pm.
Upcoming dates:
- 6 January
- 20 January
- 3 February
- 17 February
- 3 March
- 17 March
Join us at Godalming Library on alternate Monday afternoons (excluding bank holidays). Bring your own craft project to work on and meet new people. Open to everyone and all crafts are welcome!
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 December: A reading of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens.
- 23 January: Pictures
- 13 February: Love
- 20 March: Short
- 17 April: Protest
- 15 May: Song lyrics
- 12 June: Poetry and writing
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.
For more information about the Reading Friends programme in Surrey Libraries please see our Reading Friends webpage.
French conversation group
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 Buddy
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 Buddy page for more information and to find out which libraries currently offer a Digital Buddy service.
