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Special events
Excavating Oatlands: a local talk from Elmbridge Museum
Tuesday 28 July, from 10.30am-11.30am.
From pipkin pots to clay tobacco pipes, the talk highlights the vital role of amateur archaeology in preserving local heritage and offers a rare glimpse into life at Oatlands Palace in the Tudor era.
This local history talk by Elmbridge Museum, hosted by Walton Library, returns by popular demand, to celebrate the Festival of Archaeology.
This event is free but small donations are welcome.
Book online for Excavating Oatlands: a local talk from Elmbridge Museum
If unable to book online, please book at the desk in Walton Library.
Elmbridge Museum explorers: history unearthed
Wednesday 29 July, 2 sessions:
- 11am to 12 noon and
- 1pm to 2pm
Celebrate the Festival of Archaeology by finding out about Henry VIII's old palace at Oatlands and make your own historical 'head'.
Suitable for children aged 5 to 12.
This event is free but small donations are welcome.
Booking is recommended but walk-in's welcome.
Book for Session 1 (11am to 12 noon). Museum Explorers: History Unearthed
Book for Session 2 (1pm to 2pm). Elmbridge Museum, Museum Explorers: History Unearthed
If unable to book online, please book at the desk in Walton Library
Independent Skills: Digital Skills
Saturday 15 August, 2pm to 4pm.
Find the online world a bit overwhelming? Want to become more confident at navigating it?
Come along to our free in person Independent Skills session on Digital Skills.
In this two hour workshop, we will help you identify your level of digital skills and share top tips for using the internet and your devices safely.
Book your place online for Independent Skills - Digital Skills
If unable to book online, please book at the desk in Walton Library
Making waves: celebrating a Century of Weybridge Ladies Amateur Rowing Club
Tuesday 22 September, from 10.30am to 11.30.
This new talk from Elmbridge Museum, hosted at Walton Library, marks the Centenary of the founding of Weybridge Ladies Amateur Rowing Club and looks at the legacy of its pioneering founder Amy Gentry.
This event is free but small donations are welcome.
If unable to book online, please book at the desk in Walton Library
Pebble rhymetime and storytime
Pebble rhymetime
- Every Monday, from 10.30am to 11am. Term time only. No booking is required.
- Every Thursday from 10.30am to 11am. Held in the children's area and no booking is required.
Find out more about Pebble rhymetimes in Surrey libraries.
Storytime
- Every Wednesday from 4pm to 4.30pm
- Every Saturday from 11am to 11.30am
No booking required.
Find out more about storytime in Surrey libraries.
Reading Groups
Chatterbooks reading group
Meetings will be held once a month on a Thursday from 4pm to 5pm.
Chatterbooks is a reading group suitable for children aged 7 to 11 years.
For more details please speak to a member of staff in the library or email walton.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Uncommon Readers
Meets every six weeks on a Monday from 11am to 12pm.
This group is now full and is currently not accepting new members.
Find out more about reading groups in Surrey libraries.
Other Events
Digital support volunteer
Every Tuesday from 5.45pm to 6.45pm. Appointments are recommended and can be booked at the Walton Library helpdesk
Do you want help using a computer, the internet, your iPad, tablet or iPhone, or other IT related problems?
Appointments are recommended if you have something specific you need help with. Appointments are 30 minutes each and can be booked at the Walton Library helpdesk.
Please see our Digital support volunteer page for more information and to find out which other libraries currently offer a Digital support volunteer service.