If you're looking for something new to do, you might be surprised to discover that Surrey libraries are about more than just books. Libraries across the county aim to inspire lifelong learning and imagination, support health and wellbeing and strengthen the community. Take part in free events, use them as a study space and resource, flick through the archives and special collections, search the vast catalogue, or begin to read the many books within these Surrey Libraries.
Ash Library
📍Ash St, Ash, Aldershot GU12 6LF
In addition to a collection of literature, the Ash Library introduces an Obie interactive projector to keep kids active while engaging their brains. The free technology puts puzzles and games onto the floors and walls for a new library experience. Take a virtual tour of the library here!
Godalming Library
📍 Bridge St, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1HT
Learn more about the many special events at Godalming Library, including activities with the University of Surrey. Godalming provides a very educational environment for a wide audience with author events, Storytime in English and Cantonese, and Hearing Aid clinics. Have more fun at Godalming with the poetry group, Lego club, Dungeons and Dragons league, and more. Be a part of the Dungeons and Dragons adventures at Godalming here!
Cranleigh Library
📍 High St, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8AE
Take part in the community of the Cranleigh Library. With a Book Club meeting once a month, Storytime every Wednesday, and Crafternoons on Thursdays, it is easy to enjoy the environment of this library. Learn more about the events here!
Molesey Library
📍 The Forum, Walton Road, West Molesey, Surrey KT8 2HZ
Next to Molesey clinic, enjoy the environment of this library. This library has a wide range of amenities to take advantage of. Join Molesey Library Friends Group coffee morning for tea, coffee, cake, or biscuits every Thursday morning for £1 to enjoy a great start to the day. Spread the joy of the library by volunteering at your local branch here!
Woking Library
📍 Gloucester Walk, Woking, Surrey GU21 6EP
Find like-minded people with the groups at Woking Library. Kids can join the Lego Club or Chatterbooks, while adults can enjoy the Reading group and LGBTQ+ Reading Friends. Fill out the LGBTQIA+ Reading Friends Interest Form here!
Horley Library
📍 55-57 Russell Square, Victoria Road, Horley, Surrey RH6 7QH
On the main shopping street, Horley Library offers many activities and clubs. For adults with English as a second language, enjoy the English conversation group to practice with a relaxed, friendly group. Horley Library also hosts Scrabble Club, Lego Club, Storytime, an autism-friendly LEGO Club for SEND families, and an all-inclusive rhyme. Learn more about Super Access to upgrade your membership, and enter the library after hours here!
Banstead Library
📍 The Horseshoe, Bolters Ln, Banstead, Surrey SM7 2AW
With innovative technology such as Tovertafel and the magic table, the Banstead Library aims to have a friendly community to specifically support those with dementia, intellectual disabilities, and developmental disorders. Fun games on this interactive projector aim to help movement and socialisation for all users. Learn more about this resource here!
Esher Library
📍 Old Church Path, Esher, Surrey KT10 9NS
Conveniently located behind the shops on High Street, Esher Library has many items to check out, including large-print books, DVDs, talking books, and more. This library also offers help applying for free bus passes for seniors and disabled people and Digital Buddy, a bookable service to aid users with technology. Use this email to book an appointment with Digital Buddy!
Dorking Library
📍 St Martin's Walk, Dorking, Surrey RH4 1UT
With events for kids and adults, many can enjoy the environment of Dorking Library. Dorking Library offers Pebble Rhymetime multiple days a week for families to be entertained. Librarygoers can join groups like Knit and natter, Chatterbooks, and Chess Club at Dorking Library. Follow the Facebook page to hear more about upcoming events here!
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Surrey Libraries From Home
📍 Your Home
Lastly, Surrey Libraries offers Libraries from Home with online resources to fill any rainy day with educational fun. Browse articles online, learn more about history, improve your art, or be a part of a virtual community without leaving the house. Check out the literature and activities families can participate in from the comfort of their homes here! For more online events and lessons adults can participate in, use the link here!
