Events and activities at Merstham Library

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Special events

Digital Skills workshops at Merstham Community Hub

Address: Merstham Community Hub, 2b Portland Drive, Merstham, RH1 3HY.

Join us for group workshops in June between 2.30pm until 3.30pm where we will cover different topics each week:

  • 12 June: Starting to use the Internet
  • 19 June: Online Safety
  • 26 June: Using Email

Find the online world a bit overwhelming? Want to become more confident at navigating it?

Bring your own device to learn on, or let us know whether you need to borrow a device (a laptop may be available to use).

Book your place with Merstham Community Hub:

  • In person at the hub reception
  • By telephone call to 01737 333461
  • Or by email to info@mcft.org.uk.

You are welcome to come to more than one session, just make sure to reserve your place for each session.

Pebble rhymetime and storytime

Pebble rhymetime

Every Friday from 10.30am until 11am.

Find out more about Pebble rhymetimes in Surrey libraries.

Storytime

There are currently no regular storytime sessions at this library.

Find out more about storytime in Surrey libraries.

Reading groups

Junior book club

Free monthly event, Saturdays from 11am to 12 noon. Ask in the library for upcoming dates.

Let's read for fun! Share different authors and genres. Take part in fun book games and crafts.

Merstham library reading group

Last Tuesday of every month from 4pm until 5pm in Merstham library

This group is currently at capacity.

We are looking at starting a second group, if you are interested in running or attending another group please get in touch by emailing merstham.library@surreycc.gov.uk.

Find out more about reading groups in Surrey libraries.

Other events

Craft club for adults

Every Thursday, starting on 12 June, from 10.30am to 12 noon.

All skills are welcome. Bring your own projects and enjoy the benefits of crafting with like minded people.

Volunteers needed

We are looking for an Events and Activities Volunteer to help run our Craft Club for Adults. If you are interested, please speak to a member of staff in Merstham Library.

Lego Club

Saturdays from 10.30am to 12 noon.

For ages 5 to 11 years. £1 per child. No booking required.

Redhill Centre for Local and Family History research

Third Saturday of the month from 2pm until 4pm.

While Redhill library is at its temporary location, our volunteers are available at Merstham library to help you use the resources and equipment.

Visit the Redhill Centre for Local and Family History page for more information about the resources.

Toy library

Every Tuesday from 10am to 11am and every Friday from 11am to 12 noon.

Test out toys to see what engages your child! We have a range of toys for you to borrow before making an investment.

Charge for this service: £1 per toy for a 3 week loan. You must be a library member to borrow items.

Special Educational Needs (SEN) stay and play

Every Saturday, from 2pm to 3pm,

Join us for a Stay and Play session for families with Special Educational Needs (SEN) children and their siblings. Along with books we have games and toys to play with or borrow. Saturday afternoon is our quiet time - low noise, low light, low footfall.

Suitable for ages 0 to 11.

Event free and no booking necessary, just drop in.

Hublets stay and play

Every Tuesday from 10am until 11.45am.

Meet other families and enjoy a fun time with your under 5s playing with our toys.

This is a free event and all are welcome.

Digital Support Volunteer

Every Wednesday, from 10am to 12 noon.

Do you want help using a computer, the internet, your iPad, tablet or iPhone, or other IT related problems?

Book your space at the help desk or email merstham.library@surreycc.gov.uk

Please see our Digital Support Volunteer page for more information and to find out which libraries currently offer a Digital Support Volunteer service.


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