Rhymetime cancelled Friday 19 April at 2.30pm
Woking library will close at 12 noon Friday 19 April to facilitate survey works. We apologise for any inconvenience this essential closure causes. Your next nearest libraries during this time will be Knaphill and West Byfleet. Due to the early closure, the regular Friday Rhymetime session at 2.30pm is cancelled.
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Special events
Italian for your holiday
Please note: This event is now fully booked.
Buying your ticket at the Leaning Tower of Pisa or ordering a pizza in Napoli? Want to learn some basic Italian phrases for travelling and enjoying a nice holiday in the Bel paese? Or simply curious about learning a new language and challenging yourself in a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere?
Join a native speaker for our free short Italian language course for adult beginners!
Come to a single session or join us for all the sessions.
Sessions will be held on a Monday from 11am to 12 noon on the following dates:
- Session 3: 22 April
- Session 4: 29 April
Please book in advance at the Woking Library Enquiry desk.
Alex looks his best: storytime and craft with Dapper and Suave
- Saturday 18 May from 11am to 12pm
Rob and Jason from Dapper and Suave will be reading one of their own books designed for children 'Alex Looks his Best'.
This will be followed by a craft session run by Woking Library staff with Rob and Jason on hand for help and advice.
Suitable for children ages 3 to 8 years old.
Tickets are by donation from £1 to the suggested £4 and can be booked online.
Book tickets for Alex Looks His Best at Woking library
Life Wasn't Boring! with author, Colin Groves
- Tuesday 7 May at 5.30pm
'Life Wasn't Boring' was intended be Colin's military memoir, in fact, it is a social history of life in the Army, set against a backdrop of the Cold War; the withdrawal from empire (Aden); and the 'troubles' in Northern Ireland. The book also has humour, even recording some minor calamities with the 'Royals'.
Tickets are £5 each and can be booked online.
Book tickets for Life Wasn't Boring at Woking library
Pebble rhymetime and storytime
Rhymetimes
- Every Monday at 10am.
- Every Wednesday at 10am.
- Every Friday at 2.30pm. Session cancelled on Friday 19 April due to the library closing at 12 noon.
- Every Saturday at 11am.
Rhymetime sessions are free.
No booking necessary, just drop in for a session on the days and at the times above.
Find out more about Pebble rhymetimes in Surrey Libraries.
Special rhymetime with Pebble
There are no special rhymetimes scheduled currently.
Storytimes
- Every Tuesday from 4pm until 4.30pm.
For children aged 4 to 8 years
All sessions are free, and you don't need to book. So just come along and have fun!
Find out more about storytime in Surrey libraries.
British Sign Language Storytime
British Sign Language (BSL) Storytime (one person reading the book and one person signing it) will be taking place on:
- Thursdays at 11am on the following dates: Next date to be confirmed.
Suitable for ages 0 to 10 years old. No need to book, just turn up.
Reading groups
Reading group
- Every second Monday of the month at 11.30am.
There are currently some spaces available. Do you enjoy a good read? Relish a lively conversation? Like meeting people in a friendly environment? Why not join our reading group?
LGBTQ+ Reading Friends
Surrey Libraries, in partnership with The Reading Agency, will be hosting a monthly Reading Friends group at Woking Library for members of the LGBTQ+ community to come together around a shared love of reading.
Run by LGBTQ+ members of staff, the groups will have discussions and recommendations on a different subject each month. They will always be confidential, supportive, and positive spaces.
- the second to last Tuesday of the month, from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Upcoming dates:
- 23 April
- 21 May
- 18 June
- 23 July
- 20 August
- 17 September
- 22 October
You can express an interest in joining this group by completing our Reading Friends online application form or by speaking to a member of staff in Woking Library.
Chatterbooks reading group
Join our friendly Chatterbooks Reading group at Woking Library:
- Last Tuesday of every month from 4pm until 5pm
The group is suitable for ages 9 to 11 years old. We read, discuss books, and take part in fun activities.
Places are limited, so if you're interested, please speak to a member of staff for details.
Find out more about reading groups in Surrey libraries.
Other events
Knit and Stitch club
- Every Thursday morning from 10am until 12noon
It's a great way to make new friends, share tips and enjoy some great company. Prepare your yarn and needles and settle yourself down with a cuppa and a chat.
The club is free and no need to book. Simply turn up with your knitting, crochet or stitching.
Lego Club
Calling all LEGO fans!
Come and see what amazing things you can build and make in our themed sessions every fortnight. A relaxed and friendly session practicing fine motor, creative planning and teamwork skills! Your models will be displayed afterwards in the Library.
- Every Saturday from 10am until 10.45am
- 27 April
- 11 May
- 25 May
The Club is aimed at 6 to 11 year olds.
For younger siblings (5 years old and under), we will have a Duplo corner.
Tickets are from £1 each and can be booked online:
Book tickets for Lego club at Woking library
We now have the following resources available to support the session. Please ask at the Enquiry Desk in advance or when you arrive at the session:
- PCS and Widgit resources
- A Social Story about Lego Club
- A visual Now, Next and Then board
Spanish kids club
Calling all kids who would like to learn Spanish from scratch!
Woking Library is starting up a Spanish Speaking Club for 3 to 6 year olds and 7 to 11 year olds.
During the sessions you will learn how to speak Spanish through songs, games and activities.
Session dates and times
There are different sessions for each age range.
Sessions are on Saturdays at:
- 10am for ages 3 to 6
- 11am for ages 7 to 11
On the following dates: Next date to be confirmed.
Craft time with Tracy
- Every Thursday from 3.45pm until 4.45pm
Suitable for children aged 4 and above. Tickets are £1 per child and no booking is required.
WEAct (Woking Environment Action group)
WEAct are sending a volunteer to Woking Library:
- every Saturday, from 11am to 2pm.
Customers can discuss environmental concerns with the volunteer and get advice and information.
WEAct (Woking Environment Action group) are a voluntary group of individuals taking action locally on issues relating to climate change and sustainability.
Digital Buddy
Would you like help using a computer, the internet, your iPad, tablet, iPhone or Android device, or other IT related problems?
Make an appointment to see one of our Digital Buddies:
- Every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm
- Every Thursday from 2pm to 4pm
Sessions are for 30 minutes and must be booked in advance at the enquiries desk in Woking Library.
Please see our Digital Buddy page for more information and to find out which libraries currently offer a Digital Buddy service.
