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Special events
Foster Care fortnight: Pop-up stand
- Monday 18 May, 1pm to 3pm.
- Wednesday 20 May, 1pm to 3pm.
- Friday 22 May, 1pm to 3pm.
Could fostering be your next chapter? To celebrate Foster Care Fortnight, we are hosting ‘Local Libraries, Local Care’ drop-in sessions in Surrey libraries. To find out what fostering is all about, come and visit our stand.
Other libraries holding sessions.
Escalate Arts
Escalate Arts Spelthorne is an Arts Council England funded initiative, designed to transform how people work, design, enjoy and participate in the arts in Spelthorne. The project has been developed in partnership between Surrey County Council, Spelthorne Borough Council, Artswork and Ashford Youth Club. For more information about the initiative please see the Escalate Arts webpage.
News and events
Legend of Heart Library - interactive show and workshop for children
Saturday 9 May, two performances:
- 11.45am
- 1.30pm
Join Binta Butterfly on her musical, magical quest in Heart Library – she needs your help!
Inspired by West African Folktales, this interactive performance with original music and movement invites children to help decipher clues, follow trails, and find stories to help Binta find her sisters and write her next chapter.
The performance will be followed by a fun creative workshop where the children will be invited to design a book cover that says something about themselves, or a character in a book they love, or a subject they love.
The event is suitable for families with children 5 to 9 years old. Delivered by Paula David from the Rebel Tales Theatre and brought to you by Escalate Arts.
More information and book for a performance at Staines Library
For the latest news and details about upcoming events including those taking place at the Staines Library Hub, please see the Escalates Arts News and Events page.
Create Club
Every Wednesday from 4pm to 5.30pm
The club provides a flexible space where young people can work independently, work on their GCSE art coursework, create with friends, or take part in guided activities. All sessions are fully equipped with materials, so participants can simply drop in without needing experience or supplies.
With no right or wrong way to join in, Create Club aims to make art welcoming, low pressure and fun for everyone. Come along and make the space your own!
For ages 11 to 18 years old. No booking required.
National Saturday Club
Every Saturday from 1pm to 3pm. Term time only. Last session 27 June.
Build Your Own Brand! An immersive journey through design, fashion, photography and content creation. This programme invites 13 to 16 year olds to step into the shoes of young creative entrepreneurs.
Find out more and apply for National Saturday Club
Pebble rhymetime and storytime
Pebble rhymetime
- Every Monday from 10.30am to 11am.
- Every Wednesday from 10.30am to 11am. No session on 27 May due to an event.
- Every Friday from 10.30am to 11am.
- Every Saturday from 10.30am to 11am.
There is no booking in advance, please just turn up.
Find out more about Pebble rhymetimes in Surrey libraries.
Storytime
Every Friday at 10am with Harold the Storytime bear.
There is no booking in advance, please just turn up.
Find out more about storytime in Surrey libraries.
Reading groups
There are currently no reading groups running at Staines library.
Find out more about reading groups in Surrey libraries.
Other events
Citizen's Advice drop in service
Every Monday from 10am to 12noon.
Find out more on the Citizens Advice Runnymede and Spelthorne Outreach web page.
Poetry hub
Every Monday from 11am to 1pm.
The Poetry Hub is our weekly gathering, designed to be a haven for adults seeking connection and creativity through the power of poetry.
Held every week, our morning sessions offer a warm and welcoming environment where participants can engage in various activities centred around verse. From writing challenges to a cosy book club atmosphere, each session is a chance to explore the beauty of language and share stories in a supportive community. With limited time but endless possibilities, join us at your local Poetry Hub for enriching conversations, inspiring challenges, and the joy of discovering the poet within.
Quiet hours
Every Tuesday from 10am until 12 midday.
These hours are intended to be quiet and calm for those with sensory sensibilities, Autism, Dementia and more. Join us for a quiet sensory experience that is easy on the senses.
During this 2 hour period staff will do their best to enforce a quieter atmosphere. These hours are intended to be quiet and calm for anyone that may find the library overwhelming.
Watercolour workshop
Every Wednesday, from 10am to 12 noon. All welcome.
Code club
Every Wednesday and Thursday during term time, from 4.15pm to 5.15pm.
The Code Club is a fun activity for children aged 9 to15. The children will learn digital skills by using programming language through various projects, also, they will develop their creativity, logical thinking, collaboration and communication.
Please apply to join: in person at Staines Library or email staines.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Please note: to accommodate Code Club all the public computers at Staines are booked out from 4pm onwards every Wednesday and Thursday afternoon during term time.
Knit and Natter crafting group
Alternate Wednesdays from 1pm until 3pm.
New members of all levels are welcome. Please enquire at the library or pop along to our session.
Men's Pitstop: mental health and peer group support
Every Friday from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Find out more about Men's Pitstop.
Talking Tree, greener future sewing group
Second Saturday of the month from 10am to 1pm.
Drop-in councillor surgeries
- First Saturday of the month, 10.30am to 12.30pm with:
- Chris Bateson (Staines South)
- Jolyon Caplin (Staines South)
- Laura Barker (Spelthorne borough)
- Tony Burrell (Staines South)
- Second Saturday of the month, 10am to 12noon:
- Joanne Sexton (Spelthorne)
- Howard Williams (Spelthorne)
- Last Saturday of the month, 11am to 1pm
- Sinead Mooney (division Staines).
Museum craft drop In sessions
Monthly Saturdays from 11am to 12.30pm.
Next session: check with the library.
Language groups
Italian, for all levels
Second Saturday of the month from 10 to 12noon.
French, intermediate to advanced
Monthly, Fridays 11am to 12.30pm. Specific weeks may change depending upon availability.
Next session: Check with the library.
German, intermediate to advance
Monthly, Mondays 11am to 12.30pm. Specific weeks may change depending upon availability.
Next session: check with the library.
Duplo club
Every Saturday from 3pm to 4.15pm.
No booking required. Free session, all welcome.
Digital Support Volunteer
Every Thursday 2pm to 4pm.
Do you want help using a computer, the internet, your iPad, tablet or iPhone, or other IT related problems?
Drop in or make an appointment to see our Digital Buddy.
Appointments are recommended if you have something specific you need help with. Appointments are 30 minutes each and can be booked in the library or by email: staines.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.