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Special events
Wildlife Wednesdays with What Next?
From 3pm to 4pm, Wednesdays, on the following dates:
- 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.
Summer Reading Challenge
The Summer Reading Challenge takes place from Saturday 5 July to Saturday 13 September. There will be a variety of events and activities ongoing over the Summer for you to take part in at Godalming Library:
Character hunt
Pick up an answer sheet and see if you can find the characters hidden in the library. All correct answers will receive a sticker and be entered into a prize draw. Available until Saturday 13 September.
Story garden bunting
Help us decorate the library by colouring in one of our bunting panels. There are 6 different designs for you to choose from!
Tree house design challenge
Put your design skills to the test and design your perfect treehouse. What would it look like? Who would it be for? Pick up an entry form from Godalming Library. Closing date Saturday 13 September
Drop in crafts
There will be drop in crafts on Monday and Friday at 11am with the following themes:
- Friday 25 July - Bugs on a Stick
- Monday 28 July - Butterflies
- Friday 1 August - Cress Heads
- Friday 8 August - Sunflower Fan
- Monday 11 August - Bugs on a Stick
- Friday 15 August - Mini Flower Pots and Sticks
- Monday 18 August - Badge Making
- Friday 22 August - Ladybird Wristband
- Friday 29 August - Flowers in a Vase
- Monday 1 September - Rocking Snail
For ages 3+, donations welcomed.
Game design workshop
Thursday 31 July, from 2.30pm to 4pm.
Join us a games concept workshop to help you think about the story for your perfect game and generate ideas. For ages 8 to 12.
Spaces are limited: Please email godalming.library@surreycc.gov.uk to book a space or visit us in branch.
Donations welcomed.
Drawing workshops
Interested in developing your artistic skills? Join local author and illustrator Susie Darnton for a beginner friendly drawing workshop on the following dates
- Tuesday 12 August, from 10am to 11am. Learn to draw flowers and plants from life.
- Saturday 23 August, from 10am to 11am. Learn to draw animals and birds from photographs.
All materials will be provided.
Suitable for adults and children aged 8+. £1 donation.
Shakespeare family drama workshop
Thursday 21 August, from 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Drop in and take part in our fun family drama workshop based around some well known Shakespeare plays. For ages 8+.
Donations welcomed.
Fantasy toadstool craft
Saturday 30 August, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Come and make your very own fantasy toadstool fairy house!
For ages 4+. Tickets cost £1.
Spaces are limited: Please email godalming.library@surreycc.gov.uk to book a space or visit us in branch.
Godalming Library Staycation
Join Godalming Library for a special themed week of Gardening and Nature Activities!
The Godalming Library Staycation 2025 for Godalming residents will take place from Saturday 2 August to Sunday 10 August.
Staycation events and activities are suitable for individuals, families and groups of all ages to enjoy, who live in Godalming and its villages.
You can find more details about the Staycation programme on the Godalming Town Council website.
Junk modelling
Join us for a special staycation Junk Modelling session. Free for everyone to attend but donations are welcomed.
For ages 4+.
From 2.30pm on:
- Saturday 2 August: we will be making fantasy animals.
- Saturday 9 August: we will be making fantasy plants and flowers.
Godalming library model garden
Monday 4 August, from 10am to 4pm.
Help us create “The Godalming Library Model Garden”.
Come down to Godalming Library where you and your family are invited to help us recreate a large paper model fantasy garden. What will you choose to include? We will have templates available with a variety of different flowers and other garden features, or you can choose to draw something yourself. You could even design something from your imagination. It will be available to add to throughout the day.
Free for everyone to attend but donations are welcomed.
Create a garden Diorama craft
Tuesday 5 August, from 230pm to 3.30pm.
Turn a box into a beautiful paper garden filled with colourful flowers, trees and little creatures.
Suitable for ages 5+. Tickets cost £1 per child.
Spaces are limited: Please email godalming.library@surreycc.gov.uk to book a space or visit us in branch.
Teddy bear storytime and picnic
Wednesday 6 August, from 11am to 12 noon.
Join us for a special teddy bear themed storytime outside in the library garden (weather permitting) and don’t forget to bring your favourite teddy bear!
We will have some special teddy bear themed activities after the storytime.
No booking is required but spaces are limited.
Plant painting workshop
Wednesday 6 August, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Learn how to use different plants and everyday foods from your kitchen to make paints in this fun workshop. What colours do you think you can make? Do you think they will work in the same way as normal paints? Why not come and find out.
Suitable for ages 5+. Tickets cost £1 per child.
Spaces are limited: Please email godalming.library@surreycc.gov.uk to book a space or visit us in branch.
Family friendly drop in notebook making workshop
Thursday 7 August, from 2.30pm to 4pm.
Would you like to make a special notebook for yourself or as a special gift? Join us at Godalming Library where we will be handmaking notebooks and upcycling old library books, magazines and other items to decorate the covers.
Suitable for adults and children aged 6+. Cost: £1 per person
Adult creative writing workshop
Friday 8 August, from 2.30pm to 4pm.
Develop your creative skills this summer at the Godalming Library Creative Writing Workshop! We will be holding some beginner friendly writing challenges perfect for anyone looking to learn how to write short prose and flash fiction.
All skill levels will be welcome. Free to attend but donations welcomed.
Spaces are limited: Please email godalming.library@surreycc.gov.uk to book a space or visit us in branch.
Gardening quiz
Join us for our Gardening themed quiz on Tuesday 19 August at 5.30pm!
As part of the Living Knowledge Network exhibition from the British Library the quiz is themed Unearthed - The Power of Gardening
It is free to take part and teams of up to 6 people can join.
Bring your own snacks and drinks!
Please email godalming.library@surreycc.gov.uk to book a space
The winning team will receive a prize.
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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.