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Special events
Local History talk: The famous and infamous of Haslemere with Fay Foster
- Wednesday 15 May, from 6pm to 7.15pm
This Local History Month, join former mayor and local legend, Fay Foster and get to know the famous (and infamous) characters who have called Haslemere home!
Cost: £4 per person
All proceeds go towards funding your local library service.
Book necessary. Book by emailing: haslemere.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Get crafty about climate change with The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation
- Tuesday 28 May, from 10.30am to 11.30am
We are excited to be hosting another Children's Wildlife Conservation Workshop with Mark Ellis from The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation:
Learn about the impact of climate change on animal conservation with Mark Ellis and design a bag to take home!
This is a free event however, please consider leaving a small donation on the day to help the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation continue their amazing work!
Book necessary. Book by emailing: haslemere.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Hedgehog book folding craft
Looking for a fun May half term activity? Come to Haslemere Library on:
- Friday 31 May, from 10am to 11.30am
Cost: £3 per child, £2 for extra siblings
Make an adorable hedgehog from a recycled paperback to take home!
Book necessary. Book by emailing: haslemere.library@surreycc.gov.uk
All proceeds go towards funding your local library service.
If you cannot make the event - why not buy a kit for only £2 and fold it at home?
Ask a member of staff for details!
Pebble rhymetime and storytime
Pebble rhymetime
- Every Wednesday from 10am until 10.30am
- Every Thursday from 10am until 10.30am. Starting from 25 April
These are ticketed events and are based on a first come first serve basis with limited places available.
Find out more about rhymetime in Surrey libraries.
Storytime
- Every Saturday, from 10am until 10.30am
Storytime and craft session suitable for ages 2 to 5 years. These are ticketed events and are based on a first come first serve basis with limited places available.
Find out more about storytime in Surrey libraries.
Reading groups
Chatterbooks reading group
One Saturday a month from 11.10am until 11.50am. Please check with the branch for the next session date.
Do you like reading, making friends and taking part in fun activities then why not join Haslemere library Chatterbooks?
Suitable for children aged 7 years and over.
To join email haslemere.library@surreycc.gov.uk or call into the library.
Find out more about reading groups in Surrey libraries.
Adult reading groups
Group one
First Wednesday of the month from 2.30pm until 3.30pm.
Group two
First Thursday of the month from 2.30pm until 3.30pm.
To join one of the adult reading groups, email haslemere.library@surreycc.gov.uk or call into the library.
Find out more about reading groups in Surrey libraries.
Other events
Art club
- First Friday of every month, from 2pm to 3pm.
Join us for an afternoon of doodles, drawings, and delightful creations. Bring your flair, your style, and your own materials. This is your space to sketch, share, and connect with fellow creatives.
No bookings, no fees, just fun!
For more information email: haslemere.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Coffee morning
Come meet old friends and make new ones at our free coffee morning!
- We meet on the first Saturday of each month from 10 to 11.30am. Tea, coffee and conversation provided!
For more information email: haslemere.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Crafting circle
We are excited to launch our new Crafting Circle starting on:
- Last Saturday of every month from 10am to 12 noon.
This is an open craft group so please bring in any handicraft project you happen to be working on be it knitting or crochet, embroidery or darning, come for a chat and get some inspiration from fellow crafters!
If you don't have a project, feel free to use any tools and materials we have here at the library if you fancy trying out a new craft (we have embroidery hoops, knitting needles, crochet hooks, needles and thread and more) or simply help us put together our Community Blanket.
We want to create a space where anyone can come and learn a new craft, share their skills and ideas and help each other on our creative journeys, and we encourage any beginners to come and learn from our more experienced members.
Digital Buddy
Do you want help using a computer, the internet, IT related problems or your iPad, tablet or iPhone? Book an appointment to see our Digital Buddy.
Fortnightly on Tuesdays, from 10am until 12 noon.
To book in advance please speak to a member of staff at the enquiry desk or email: haslemere.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Please see our Digital Buddy page for more information and to find out which libraries currently offer a Digital Buddy service.
Facebook page
Haslemere Library has a Facebook page. Why not like us and join in the conversation?
