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Special events
Wildlife Talk
Monday 26 October, 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Come along to a free talk from the Surrey Wildlife Trust (SWT). Learn more about the issues affecting nature, and the work SWT are doing to restore, protect and connect wildlife in Surrey, as well as how you can get involved.
Places limited. Book your free place at the counter at Walton Library.
Meet children's author Stephanie Cotela
Friday 30 October, from 3pm to 4pm.
Local writer Stephanie Cotela is the author of two spooky stories for young readers, "The Ghosts of Hawkthorn" and "Gossamer House".
Join her for this free event at Walton Library featuring interactive storytelling, games and Halloween themed fun.
Places limited. Book your free place at the counter at Walton Library.
National Year of Reading
Walton Library is "Going All In" in November to celebrate The National Year of Reading with a series of events.
Writing the history nobody taught you: an author event with Diane M. Hinds
Friday 6 November, from 3pm to 4pm
Join us for a fascinating talk about researching and writing historical fiction about an overlooked past.
Diane M. Hinds talks about her novel, "Conquerabia: The Struggle for Identity", a meticulously researched novel tracing the formative history of Trinidad-from its discovery in 1498 to its complex colonial later history.
Diane will discuss how historical research is transformed into compelling fiction, the challenges of bringing forgotten voices to life, and the stories that history books too often leave untold. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the journey behind this thought-provoking novel.
Tickets cost £3 per person attending. Book your place online or ask at the library counter.
Book online for Writing the history nobody taught you: an author event with Diane M. Hinds
Intergenerational Read to the Beat Workshops in Surrey libraries
We are delighted to have Intergenerational Music Making (IMM) bring ‘Read to the Beat’ music workshops to libraries across Surrey this November. Workshops will be held at Guildford on:
- Tuesday 10 November, 10.30am start, suitable for under 5s
- Tuesday 10 November, 1.30pm start, suitable for under 5s
They will be turning stories into songs and create joyful moments that connect generations through reading, music and imagination. Together with IMM, you will explore a featured book together, discover its rhythms, sounds, and stories, before creating and performing an original song inspired by the pages.
Tickets available with a donation (suggested donation £2 per person).
There will be 12 workshops delivered across 4 days in November. Additional dates and locations are also available.
Find out more, select a session and book your ticket
Pebble rhymetime and storytime
Pebble rhymetime
- Thursdays from 10.30am to 11am. No booking is required.
- Fridays from 10.30am to 11am. 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.