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Events and activities at Guildford Library - Surrey County Council

Events and activities at Guildford Library

Public computer upgrade Monday 2 September

Due to a software upgrade there will be no Public computers available in any Surrey library on Monday 2 September. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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Special events

There are currently no special events planned at this library.

Rhymetime and storytime

Pebble rhymetime

  • Every Monday at 10.30am and 11:30am
  • First Saturday of every month at 10.30am

No booking necessary. Tickets will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

Find out more about Pebble rhymetimes in Surrey libraries,

Storytime

Every Wednesday at 10.30am

No booking necessary. Tickets will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

Nature storytime

Last Saturday of every month, from 10.30am to 11am.

Suitable for ages 2 years old and over, this storytime will cover themes such as animals, nature and the environment.

It is free to attend. No booking necessary. Tickets will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

Cantonese/English Bilingual Storytime

Second Saturday of every month at 2.30pm.

It is free to attend. No booking necessary.

Run in partnership with the Guildford Hongkongers. The events provide a fun and enjoyable introduction to new languages and libraries for young children. Sharing Cantonese and English books and stories with young children can help to build good language, learning and listening skills and give them a head start when they begin school and in life.

Find out more about storytime in Surrey libraries.

Reading groups

LGBTQ+ Reading Friends

First Saturday of the month, from 10am to 11.30am.

Surrey Libraries, in partnership with The Reading Agency, will be hosting a monthly Reading Friends group at Guildford 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.

You can express an interest in joining this group by completing our online application form or by speaking to a member of staff in Guildford Library.

Find out more about reading groups in Surrey libraries.

Other events

Creative writing club

Every Saturday, from 2pm to 3pm.

Developing creative writing skills and a love of storytelling in a fun and supportive environment.

We are proud to say that we are also joining the Blue Peter Book Club to give you the opportunity to earn your Blue Peter book badge!

Suitable for children aged 7 to 12 years old. Suggested donation 50p, no booking necessary.

Crafting circle club

Crafting Circle is taking a short break over the summer months. We look forward to welcoming you back in the Autumn!

Suitable for ages 16 and over. Free to join and for all abilities.

Cultural crafts club

Every Friday from 3pm to 4pm.

Exploring different cultures through crafts, such as collages, recipe books, and music.

Suitable for children aged 5 to 11 years old. Suggested donation 50p.

Digital Buddy

For help using your computer or laptop you can book a session with our digital buddy

  • Every Monday from 2pm to 4pm.
  • Every Tuesday from 2pm to 4pm.
  • Every Wednesday from:
    • 10 to 11am. Please make an appointment or just drop in.
    • 1pm to 3pm.
  • Every Thursday from 5.30pm to 6.30pm.
  • Every Friday from 11am to 12 noon.
  • Every Saturday from 11am to 12 noon.

Sessions unless it says otherwise must be booked in advance by emailing guildford.library@surreycc.gov.uk or in person at the library.

Please see our Digital Buddy page for more information and to find out which other libraries currently offer a Digital Buddy service.

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