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Special events
Dementia training for unpaid Carers in Woking
Wednesdays from 11am to to 12 noon on the following dates:
- 14 October: Carer Wellbeing
- 21 October: Financial advice and support
- 28 October: Advanced dementia care
- 4 November: Technology in care
To book your place on any of the sessions listed please:
- email: communitiesandpreventionprojects@surreycc.gov.uk
- Call: 0300 200 1005
- Text: 07527 182 861 (for the deaf or hard of hearing)
Free transport available, please email communitiesandpreventionprojects@surreycc.gov.uk for details.
Black British Ballet presentation by Dr Sandie Bourne
Saturday 10 October, from 1pm to 2.30pm.
Learn about the hidden history of Black British ballet from the 1940s to the present day. Hear the stories of the pioneers, from those who were denied work in the UK to those who finally managed to smash the colour bar in Britain’s biggest companies.
Dr Sandie Bourne is an experienced dancer, choreographer and researcher, specialising in the historic under-representation of black artists in British ballet institutions.
This event is suitable for adults and children from 11 years old.
The talk is followed by a question and answer session.
Tickets are available online with a minimum £1 donation.
Book online for Black British Ballet Presentation by Dr Sandie Bourne
If unable to book online, please book in Woking Library.
This event is brought to you by Surrey Libraries' Imagination Spaces programme, Oxygen Arts, Black British Ballet and Arts Council England.
Storyteller and poet Harvinell Tatton
Saturday 24 October, from 11.30am to 1.30pm.
Join storyteller and poet Harvinell Tatton to hear the inspirational true story of Ruby Bridges. Harvinell will share Ruby Bridges’ inspiring journey from brave six-year-old pioneer to Civil Rights hero. Ruby, who, at the age of six braved racist protests to become the first black child to go to a previously "whites" only school, and who went on to become a hero of the Civil Rights movement in the USA.
Suitable for all ages.
Free talk, optional craft, £1 per person, pay on the day.
Creating nightmares: An evening with Don Campbell
Tuesday 27 October, from 6pm to 7pm.
Discover the chilling world of author Don Campbell, where dark secrets, strange encounters and creeping horror await.
Don Campbell is a UK horror author with a lifelong love of the darker side of storytelling. His stories explore the things that hide beneath the surface, creepy places, strange encounters, dark secrets and ordinary people finding themselves caught up in things they really should not have discovered. He likes his horror grounded in believable characters and situations, before gradually taking things somewhere much darker.
Don’s debut novel, "Whispers in the Woods", was inspired by a recurring childhood nightmare, and that experience sparked his journey into writing horror. Since then, he has released "Midnight Harvest", a short story collection, and a hand full of Novellas: "Fright Manifest", "Naughty List", "Butchered Hope" and "What Lives Here".
Event suitable for adults.
Tickets are available with a suggested £1 donation per person and can be purchased online.
Book online for Creating nightmares: An evening with Don Campbell
If unable to book online, please book in Woking library.
Secrets, destiny and fantasy worlds: An afternoon with Ricky Smith
Friday 30 October, from 2pm to 3pm. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
Meet epic fantasy author Ricky Smith as he discusses his new novel, a story of ambition, loyalty, destiny, and dark secrets.
Learn about the inspirations behind his writing, the art of creating fantasy worlds, and what it takes to become a self-published author.
The event is suitable for young adults aged 12+.
Books will be available to purchase on the day, card payments only please.
There is a minimum suggested donation of £1 per ticket. Please purchase a ticket for each person attending.
Booking is essential, so be quick to avoid disappointment.
Book online for Secrets, Destiny and Fantasy Worlds: An Afternoon with Ricky Smith
If unable to book online, please book in Woking library.
Pebble rhymetime and storytime
Rhymetimes
- Every Monday at 10am.
- Every Wednesday at 10am.
- Every Friday at 2.30pm.
- 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.
Storytimes
Every Tuesday from 10am to 10.30am.
For children aged 2 to 4 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.
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?
Chatterbooks reading group
Last Tuesday of every month from 4pm until 5pm
Join our friendly Chatterbooks Reading group at Woking Library
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 12 noon.
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.
Crafternoons
Every Thursday from 4pm to 5pm.
£1 per child. Each week is a different theme, advertised on our social media pages. Visit Woking library on Facebook.
Poetry hub
Every Friday from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
The Poetry Hub will be 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 will 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.
The sessions are free. No booking required.
Gamer's lounge
Monthly, on selected Saturdays. Next session: Check with the library.
Step back into the 90s and 2000s and play classic computer games on original retro consoles! The relaxed and friendly session is a great chance to enjoy some nostalgic gaming together.
Suitable for any age.
Tickets are £5 per person, payable on the door.
LEGO club
2pm to 3.30pm on selected dates. Upcoming dates:
Saturday 31 October
Cost: £1 per child and is paid for at the front desk. Places are limited.
Meet the Beat
Next session: To be confirmed.
Come and chat to our local Police officers at Woking Library.
Digital support volunteer
- Every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm
- Every Thursday from 2pm to 4pm
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 support volunteers.
Sessions are for 30 minutes and must be booked in advance at the enquiries desk in Woking Library.
Please see our Digital support volunteer page for more information and to find out which libraries currently offer a Digital support volunteer service.