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Special events
ßÙßÇÂþ» Day
Saturday 10 May
Take the Lead Storytime and activities
from 10.15am to 10:45am.
Bring along your soft toy dog to join us for a dog themed special storytime for pre-school age children.
As real dogs are not permitted in the library (except assistance dogs), please do not bring in your real dog, although any photos of them will be much admired and appreciated.
ßÙßÇÂþ» Day at Banstead Library with Banstead History Group
from 10am to 12 noon.
Members of Banstead History will be at the library to answer local history questions and there will be a wartime display and access to an interactive bomb map of the district.
In celebration of ßÙßÇÂþ» Day, our regular Chatterbooks and Lego club sessions will be themed around this special occasion.
Pebble rhymetime and storytime
Pebble rhymetime
- Every Tuesday from 10.15am until 10.45am
- Every Friday from 10.15am until 10.45am
Please note: you now have to book for Rhymetime. Due to its popularity our Pebble Rhymetimes at Banstead Library will now be ticketed on a first come, first served, basis. Customers can come to the help desk and get a ticket from staff before the session. We can accommodate up to 25 adults with any of their children.
Find out more about Pebble rhymetime in ßÙßÇÂþ» libraries.
Storytime
Every Thursday from 10.15am until 10.45am
Places allocated on a first come first served basis. Tickets available from the library desk on the day.
Find out more about storytime in ßÙßÇÂþ» libraries.
Reading groups
There are currently two Reading Groups at this library. Both groups are currently full. The book groups are held in the library but are coordinated by the group members who set the meeting dates, times and books.
If you wish to set up an additional group, please speak to a member of staff in the library or please see our webpage, Starting a reading group.
Find out more about reading groups in ßÙßÇÂþ» libraries.
Chatterbooks group
Saturdays from 11am until 12 midday, next session:
- 10 May
- 7 June
This group will be held on a Saturday, once every 4 to 6 weeks. It is suitable for children aged around 9 to 11 years old. The group will meet for a one hour session to discuss a book, to enjoy some crafts and activities and to be given the book to read for the next session.
If you are interested in joining this group please speak to a member of staff at the library.
Other events
Lego club
On Saturdays, from 2pm to 3pm on the following dates:
- 10 May
- 7 June
Don't forget to book a space on our next Lego Club. Only £1 per child (for ages 4 and above). Ask at the helpdesk or email banstead.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Knit and natter
Every Tuesday from 2pm until 3pm.
Digital support volunteer
Usually held on Wednesdays at 1pm and 2pm.
Do you want help using a computer, the internet, your iPad, tablet or iPhone, or other IT related problems?
Two digital support volunteers are now available at Banstead Library.
Please book an appointment in Banstead Library.
Please see our Digital support volunteer page for more information and to find out which other libraries currently offer a Digital Support volunteer service.