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Imagination Spaces

As part of our ongoing commitment to connect with our community, ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Libraries are proud to present the Imagination Spaces Cultural Programme, a vibrant celebration of creativity, inclusivity, and innovation.

Through a rich mix of events, exhibitions, tours, and workshops hosted in libraries across the county, we invite you to explore inspiring cultural experiences that bring people together.

Take a look below to discover what events are coming up in the next few months!

In the Margins art exhibition – touring ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Libraries

Working in partnership with Disability Arts in ßÙßÇÂþ»­ (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.

After the successful exhibition at Reigate library, we felt this amazing exhibition needed to be shared with others in ßÙßÇÂþ»­ so we have spent a few months creating a display and deciding which pieces could be included in a tour around a few of our libraries.

Tour Schedule

The Exhibition is now on Tour! It will be visiting many of our libraries across the whole of ßÙßÇÂþ»­ over the next few months.

Venues and dates:

More libraries and dates to be confirmed.

The Story Detectives

Various dates and locations through until Saturday 16 August.

The Story Detectives, created by is an interactive dance adventure to find the Most Important Story and we are very excited to let you know it will be returning to 4 of our libraries during the summer.

Are you brave? Ready for adventure? Fabulous at finding letters? Then why not join Story Detectives, Playful and Particular, as they journey round your local library collecting letters, solving clues, and building an adventure story.

It will take children and their families on an imaginative journey through the library to discover different kinds of books, from a detective book to an adventure book, a dictionary to a fairy tale. It is aimed at children 3+ years and their grownups, however all children are welcome!

Spaces are limited so booking is essential:

Find out more by watching .

Second Hand Dance presents The Sticky Dance for Libraries

We are very thrilled to offer the chance for families to experience The Sticky Dance at several libraries across ßÙßÇÂþ»­ this coming November.

You will get to watch two dancers' shimmy through audiences weaving a tapestry of sticky tape in this tactile dance performance for young children. They will invite you to tape, stick and groove, to see and feel sound or to be still, watch and listen. Audiences will be encouraged to explore freely, turn the rules upside down and create their own experience.

The Sticky Dance is an interactive, engaging and colourful performance installation for children and their families. We offer a welcoming, inclusive space where free exploration is encouraged through moving, watching, listening, dancing and making noise.

The age guidance: 3 to 5 years with parent/carer. Babes in arms are welcome.

ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Library tour dates:

Booking details to follow.

The Sticky Dance is co-created by Rosie Heafford and Takeshi Matsumoto. Co-commissioned by The Southbank Centre and The Place, and South East Dance.

Greener future in libraries

Regular green events in libraries

Monthly Tuesdays:

Cranleigh Climate Action and Cranleigh Library climate cafe will be available to provide energy advice and see what financial support is available to help with energy bills.

Every Wednesday:

What next? Wednesdays at Godalming library. Volunteers from What Next? charity will be on-hand to provide advice, guidance and helpful tips in what you can do to support our local environment.

Saturdays:

Monthly Nature storytime at Guildford library. Suitable for 2 years old and over.

Green reads

We've specially selected some titles exploring the natural world, environmental issues and sustainability.

Library of Things

Why buy when you can borrow!

We are pleased to support a number of Libraries of Things across our network. Allowing users to borrow everything from garden tools, sports and exercise equipment, table top games to camping equipment

Each library is run by a local environmental organisation and hosted in the library, providing easy access to this great service.

You can find a Library of Things in the following locations:

Biodegradable eco library cards

Crafted from environmentally friendly materials, these cards not only reduce waste but also contribute to the preservation of our planet. By opting for these compostable and recyclable cards, library-goers become part of a growing movement to protect the environment and foster sustainable practices.

ßÙßÇÂþ»­'s greener future

The , will help you by asking a series of short questions and depending on the answers will offer tailored information on grants, support and advice, and non-financial help on a range of topics

Find out more about ßÙßÇÂþ»­'s Greener Future, ßÙßÇÂþ»­'s climate change strategy.

ßÙßÇÂþ»­'s Greener Future

Grants of up to £25,000 are now available for eligible ßÙßÇÂþ»­ residents to help make their homes warmer and more energy efficient. Read more about the .

Sign up to our Greener Matters newsletter to get updates.

Our climate change newsletter

Author events

ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Libraries are pleased to offer a programme of author events for 2025. Select an event to find out more and how to book.

  • on Thursday 14 August at 6pm. Suitable for adults.
  • on Friday 15 August at 2pm. Suitable for ages 7 to 12.
  • on Thursday 21 August at 5.30pm. Suitable for adults.
  • on Saturday 23 August, from 2pm to 3pm. Suitable for children.
  • on Tuesday 9 September at 7.30pm. Suitable for adults.
  • The Ghosts of Hawkthorn: with Stephanie Cotela  at Walton Library on Saturday 13 September, 11am to 12 noon. Suitable for ages 8 to 12.
  • on Saturday 27 September at 2pm. Suitable for adults.

Digital welfare support

The Digital Welfare Support Project is a community outreach program that is closing the digital divide and reducing isolation in ßÙßÇÂþ»­.

We aim to do this by identifying and targeting areas of the county where digital deprivation is highest, cultivating community links and providing IT skills sessions to those most in need. Our experienced and dedicated Digital Welfare Support Officers, Alys and Eleanor, are putting together a programme of events and opportunities to offer foundational knowledge of essential digital skills.

Upcoming events

NHS app help

Next session dates to be confirmed.

Heard how great the NHS App is, but still not sure where to start or how to use it? Then come along to our drop-in sessions to get help from one of our friendly advisors. We can help with:

  • Setting up your NHS Account
  • Downloading the NHS App on to your phone, or accessing it on your tablet or laptop
  • Using it to order repeat prescriptions in seconds
  • How to view your health record on the App
  • How to view your test results
  • Any other NHS App questions!

Please bring your phone/tablet/laptop or if you don't have any of these, public PCs will be available. If it is your first time using the app, you will need to bring ID with you to register for it. These are the accepted forms of ID for registration:

  • Passport
  • UK or European Driving License (Full or Provisional)
  • European National Identity Card
  • Biometric Residence Permit (BRP), UK Residence Card, or European Economic Area (EEA) Biometric Residence Card (BRC).

Pebble rhymetime

Rhymetimes are now running in most libraries. Spaces may be limited and booking may be necessary, please check individual library event pages for details.

Storytime

Storytimes are currently back up and running in most libraries. Spaces may be limited and booking may be necessary, please check individual library event pages for details.

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