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Events and activities at Farnham Library

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Special events

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.

If unable to book online, please book in Farnham Library.

Wooden insect puppets

Saturday 28 June, from 11am to 12 noon.

To celebrate come and make your own flying insect puppet.

Suitable for ages 5+. Cost: £3 per child.

Book your place at the library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk.

Doorstep Duets 2025

Tuesday 1 July at 2pm.

We are very excited to confirm that Doorstep Duets, presented by Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures, will be returning for a fourth year to ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Libraries and communities in July, bringing the joy and wonder of dance.

This year’s performance, My Feet Don’t Quite Touch the Floor, has been created by choreographer Shelby Williams.

Have you ever let your mind wander? Lost in a daydream, what did you wonder? This  imaginative story is inspired by the experiences of two legendary dancers at the beginning of their own dance journeys. It was their ability to seek their own paths and let their minds wander that inspired their extraordinary careers.

When we embrace wonder, we unleash possibility and creativity. What colour is your imagination?

If you have never seen a dance show before, this could be the perfect opportunity. The performance is free, just 20 minutes long and you don’t need to book, just turn up.

We look forward to seeing you at the performance!

For performances at other libraries and venues please see Performance dates, times and venues.

See the  for more information and .

Lego club

Thursday 10 July, from 3.45pm to 4.45pm.

Come and create something amazing, possibly with a garden theme in honour of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge theme of ‘Story Garden.

Suitable for ages 6+.

Cost: £1 per child.

Spaces are limited so please sign up at the library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk

Summer Reading Challenge launch event

Monday 21 July, from 2pm to 4pm.

Take part in a nature activity trail around the library garden and join us for some nature themed paper crafts.

Suitable for all ages.

Free drop in event.

Hive helpers

Thursday 24 July, from 11am to12 noon.

Come and take part in a pollinator workshop run by Hive Helpers, a local community interest company, and learn more about bees.  See how many species you can spot in our garden.

Suitable for ages 4+.

Event free but spaces are strictly limited so please sign up at the library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk

Fun with Gravitrax the world's best marble run

Monday 28 July, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.

Come and build an amazing ball bearing run.

Suitable for ages 6+.

Cost: £1 per child.

Spaces are strictly limited so please sign up at the library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk

Big butterfly count

Thursday  31 July, from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Join and to learn how to record different species of butterflies, then see how many you can find in the library gardens.

Suitable for all ages.

Free event.

Spaces are strictly limited so please sign up at the library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk

Frog hand puppet

Monday 4 August, from 11am to 12 noon

Join us to make a fun frog hand puppet to tie into the mornings frog themed Storytime.

Suitable for ages 4+.

Cost: £3 per child.

Please book at the library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk

Decorative pot and grow

Thursday 7 August, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.

Join us to decorate a plant pot and sow some seeds.

Suitable for ages 3+. 

Cost: £3 per child.

Please book at the library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk

Pipe cleaner crafts

Wednesday 14  August, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.

Come and make a butterfly ring or cute pencil toppers out of pipe cleaners.

Suitable for ages 3+.

Cost: £2 per child.

Please book at the library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk

Butterfly suncatcher craft

Wednesday 27 August, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.

Come and create a beautiful handheld butterfly suncatcher.

Suitable for ages 5+.

Cost: £3 per child.

Please book at the library or email farnham.library@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 ßÙßÇÂþ»­ libraries.

Storytime

Every Monday at 10.30am. No booking necessary.

Find out more about storytime in ßÙßÇÂþ»­ 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 ßÙßÇÂþ»­ 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 ßÙßÇÂþ»­ 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 ßÙßÇÂþ»­ 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 third 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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