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Special events
Big summer book sale
Saturday 25 July (all day).
Grab a bargain and stock up on fantastic reads for all ages!
Beat maker labs
Tuesday 28 July, from 2pm to 3pm.
Get creative with sound in this hands-on music workshop led by Surrey Arts, Surrey’s leading provider of music activities, in celebration of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge and its theme, ‘Read to the Beat’. Using digital music tech, children will experiment with rhythm, record their own sounds and build an original track. This fun, interactive session is perfect for children who love music, creativity and trying something new.
Suitable for children aged 8 to 11 years. Suggested donation £3.
Book tickets online for the Beat Maker Lab at Woking Library
Sessions will also be held at the libraries below.
Redhill Library on Thursday 23 July, from 11am to 12 noon.
Book tickets online for the Beat Maker Lab at Redhill library
Guildford Library on Thursday 23 July, from 2pm to 3pm.
Book tickets online for the Beat Maker Lab at Guildford Library
Dorking Library on Tuesday 28 July, from 11am to 12 noon.
Book tickets online for the Beat Maker Lab at Dorking Library
Doorstep Duets 2026
It is a pleasure to once again welcome Doorstep Duets to libraries across Surrey Libraries, continuing to bring the joy and wonder of dance to communities throughout the Southeast.
Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures presents Doorstep Duets, featuring The Bench choreographed by Glenn Graham
Have you ever sat on a park bench and wondered who came before you, who might come after, what they were thinking, and what hopes and fears they were hiding?
Choreographed by Glenn Graham, and performed by stars of Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures, tells the story of three people whose lives overlap in unexpected ways. It is a poetic and moving exploration of memory, connection, and the quiet moments that shape us.
If you’ve never experienced a dance performance before, this is an exciting opportunity to dive in. Enjoy a free 20minute show, no booking required, just turn up at one of the locations listed below, feel the energy, and be part of the moment!
We look forward to seeing you at one of the performances!
- Wednesday 5 August
- 10am Camberley Library
- 1.30pm Henry Plaza, Woking town centre (near Marks and Spencer)
- 2.30pm Woking Library
- Thursday 6 August
- 10am Staines Library (audio described)
- 11am Staines Library (audio described)
- 2.30pm Molesey Library
- 3.30pm Molesey Library
- Friday 7 August
- 11.30am Ewell Library
- 1.30pm Ewell Library
- 3.30pm Banstead Library
- Saturday 8 August
- 10am Horley Library
- 11.30am Belfry Shopping Centre, Redhill
- 1.30pm Belfry Shopping Centre, Redhill
- 3pm Redhill Library
Click for more information about Doorstep Duets and other Doorstep Duets tour dates.
Woking Photographic Society exhibition and talks
Free Photography Exhibition from Woking Photographic Society at Woking Library.
Saturday 1 August to Saturday 5 September.
Photography Talks will be held every Tuesday evening during the exhibition period, from 6.30pm to 7.30pm on the following dates:
- 4 August: Wildlife in Woking Gardens
- 11 August: Photographing London: Light, Life & Landmarks
- 18 August: The smart telescope: Astro imaging for everyone
- 25 August: Storm Chasing
- 1 September: My photographic journey through landscape and wild places
All talks are are free but ticketed with a donation, suggested minimum donation of £1.
Please book online for each talk you wish to attend or if unable to book online, please book in Woking Library.
Book for Wildlife in Woking Gardens on 4 August
Book for Photographing London: Light, Life & Landmarks on 11 August
Book for The smart telescope: Astro imaging for everyone on 18 August
Book for Storm Chasing on 25 August
Book for My photographic journey through landscape and wild places on 1 September
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 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.
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
Selected Saturdays from 2pm to 3.30pm. Upcoming dates:
- 25 July
- 1 August
Cost: £1 per child and is paid for at the front desk. 15 places per session.
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.