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Events and activities at Farnham Library

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Special events

Scam awareness

Friday 25 April, from 10.30am to 12 noon.

Come and speak to Trading Standards about how to prevent scams.

In the Margins art exhibition

Friday 21 March to Friday 25 April.

Working in partnership with Disability Arts in ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ (DAiSY), Artist Jon Adams, and several of DAiSY's member organisations (Art Matters, Bloomin' Arts and The Orpheus Centre), they created a fantastic collection of artworks that were installed at Reigate Library for over 2 months. 'In the Margins' aims to empower marginalised disabled artists and share their life experiences. The project tells their life stories, explores their passions, and highlights places where they feel a sense of belonging. Visitors are invited to explore these stories, promoting understanding, empathy, and inclusion.

Louise Morrish author talk

Wednesday 18 June from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.

Louise will be talking about her new novel Women of war inspired by a real-life woman solder and a woman doctor during the first world war.

Tickets cost £5 person and can be booked online.

Booking necessary. Book online,  in Farnham Library or by emailing farnham.libary@surreycc.gov.uk.

Pebble rhymetime and storytime

Pebble rhymetime

  • Every Tuesday at 10.30am
  • Every Wednesday at 10.30am

No booking necessary: Maximum of 25 children, tickets allocated on a first come first serve basis.

Find out more about Pebble rhymetimes in ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ libraries.

Storytime

Every Monday at 10.30am. No booking necessary.

Find out more about storytime in ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ libraries.

Reading groups

Teen Book Club

Alternate Mondays  from 4.15pm to 5.15pm.

For those aged 12 to 17 years old. For more information or for a new member form please enquire at the library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk.

Poetry hub

Every Wednesday, from 11am to 1pm.

Dive into fun poetry activities, tackle engaging writing challenges, and meet fellow poetry lovers! Delivered by ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ Poet Laureateship

Books beyond words reading group

Various Fridays at 11am. Please contact the library for the next date.

For anyone who might need an extra bit of help with the written word. Please come into the library for more information or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk

Reading Friends non-fiction Friday

First Friday of every month at 10.30am.

Next dates: please check with the library.

Do you love non-fiction books? Like the idea of a book group but not being set a particular book every month? Want to meet more people in your community?

Join us for Non-Fiction Friday to discuss books within the theme of the month, and to share your own stories over a cup of tea or coffee.

Every month the group collectively decide on a theme, and we will have a display featuring some suggested reads under that theme. Our Library Assistants can assist with ordering Large Print Books, Talking Books and books of your choice. Free tea and coffee will be available. The meet will last approximately an hour.

to register your interest to join the group, or speak to a member of our friendly team at the library help desk.

Find out more about Reading Friends in ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ Libraries.

Chatterbooks reading group

Meets on second Saturday of the month from 11am until 12 noon.

The Chatterbooks reading group is suitable for ages 7 to 12 years. The book for each session can be obtained from the front desk when you sign up. For more details, please ask in the library.

Find out more about reading groups in ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ libraries.

Other events

Stay and Play

Every Thursday, from 10.15am to 11.45am

Toys, games, puzzles and Duplo - play and make new friends!

Aimed at under 5s.

No need to book, this is a free drop-in session.

Hearing Loss Support Group

Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 10.30am until 11.30am.

This is a drop in and anyone of any age is welcome.

Stitch and chat

Every Friday 10am until 12 noon

This is a free drop-in session.

Digital support volunteer

Do you want help using a computer, the internet, your iPad, tablet or iPhone, or other IT related problems?

Please book an appointment to see one of our Digital support volunteers. Available:

  • every Monday from 2pm to 4pm. Drop in during this time but appointments are recommended if you have something specific you need help with.
  • every Thursday from 10am until 12 noon. Appointments only

Please come into the library and book an appointment at the helpdesk.

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


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