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Special events
In the Margins art exhibition – touring Surrey Libraries
The exhibition will be coming to Staines Library. Dates to be confirmed.
Working in partnership with Disability Arts in Surrey (DAiSY), Artist Jon Adams, and several of DAiSY's member organisations (Art Matters, Bloomin' Arts and The Orpheus Centre), they created a fantastic collection of artworks that were installed at Reigate Library for over 2 months. 'In the Margins' aims to empower marginalised disabled artists and share their life experiences.
The project tells their life stories, explores their passions, and highlights places where they feel a sense of belonging. Visitors are invited to explore these stories, promoting understanding, empathy, and inclusion.
DAiSY and the project "In The Margins"
After the successful exhibition at Reigate library, we felt this amazing exhibition needed to be shared with others in Surrey so we have spent a few months creating a display and deciding which pieces could be included in a tour around a few of our libraries.
See our section on the events and activities page for tour schedule.
The Story Detectives
Saturday 16 August: 2 sessions times:
- 11 to 12 noon
- 2pm to 3pm
The Story Detectives, created by Made by Katie Green is an interactive dance adventure to find the Most Important Story and we are very excited to let you know it will be returning to 4 of our libraries during the summer.
Are you brave? Ready for adventure? Fabulous at finding letters? Then why not join Story Detectives, Playful and Particular, as they journey round your local library collecting letters, solving clues, and building an adventure story.
It will take children and their families on an imaginative journey through the library to discover different kinds of books, from a detective book to an adventure book, a dictionary to a fairy tale. It is aimed at children 3+ years and their grownups, however all children are welcome!
Spaces are limited so booking is essential.
Select a time and book online for The Story Detectives at Staines Library
If unable to book online, please book in Staines Library.
See details of other libraries holding The Story Detectives event.
Find out more by watching The Story Detectives trailer.
Pebble rhymetime and storytime
Pebble rhymetime
- Every Monday from 10.30am to 11am.
- Every Wednesday from 10.30am to 11am.
- 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
There are currently no storytimes planned for this library.
Find out more about storytime in Surrey libraries.
Reading groups
Chatterbooks reading group
First Saturday of every month at 2.30pm.
Just turn up or sign up beforehand, in person at Staines Library or by emailing us staines.library@surreycc.gov.uk with the following details: child's name and your daytime phone number.
Chatterbooks is for children aged 7 to11.
Find out more about Chatterbooks children's reading groups in Surrey Libraries.
Lavender Lit reading group
Last Saturday of every month from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
LGBTQ+ reading group.
Sign up for the group at the desk or email staines.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Collect a copy of the current book from the desk.
Find out more about reading groups in Surrey libraries.
Other events
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.
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.
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.
Code club is now back after the summer break.
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 1.30pm until 3.30pm.
New members of all levels are welcome. Please enquire at the library or pop along to our session.
Drop-in councillor surgeries
First Saturday of the month, 11am to 1pm with:
- Chris Bateson (Staines South)
- Jolyon Caplin (Staines South)
- Tony Burrell (Staines South)
Last Saturday of the month, 10.30am until 12.30pm with Councillor Sinead Mooney (division Staines).
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.