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Summer Reading Challenge
Saturday 5 July to Saturday 13 September.
If you want to ensure your child continues their reading journey over the summer holidays then look no further than the Summer Reading Challenge.
The theme this year is ‘Story Garden – Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors’. This exciting new theme will inspire children to tap into a world of imagination through reading, exploring the magical connection between storytelling and nature.
Join the Summer Reading Challenge
Meet up and make friends for children starting Reception class in September
Starting school can be a stressful time for children (and their parents) - starting with a friend can help.
Over the summer Chertsey Library is hosting meetup and make friends sessions for children starting Reception class in September.
We will read a story, maybe sing a song, do some colouring and get to know each other.
The dates are:
- Pyrcroft Grange Primary School: Tuesday 5 August, from 11am to 12 noon.
- Stepgates Community School: Tuesday 12 August, from 11am to 12 noon.
- Meadowcroft Community Primary School: Tuesday 19 August, from 11am to 12 noon.
- St. Anne's Catholic Primary School: Tuesday 26 August, from 11am to 12 noon.
Pebble rhymetime and storytime
Pebble rhymetime
- Every Tuesday from 10:30am until 11am.
- Every Saturday from 11am to 11.30am
Find out more about Pebble rhymetime in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø libraries.
Pebble playtime
Every Friday from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.
Short rhymes and short stories followed by parental free play.
Storytime
There are currently no stand alone children's Storytime sessions at Chertsey Library. See section Pebble playtime above.
Storytime for adults
Thursday 10 July, from 2.30pm to 3pm.
Come and join our Storytime for adults!
One of our library assistants will read a selection of short stories for you to enjoy and discuss. There is no need to read a book in advance, just turn up on the day and discuss the stories we read aloud, and share your own love of reading!
We will use books that are designed to support adults who are improving their literacy, but this group will also work well for language learners, customers with a visual impairment or anyone who finds a long book a bit daunting.
All the stories are written by popular authors, so leave with some ideas for your next read! Some hard copies will be available to use during the session if you want to read along.
Everyone welcome!
Followed by refreshments in the Library.
Find out more about storytime in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø libraries.
Reading groups
First Edition reading group
Every 6 weeks on a Monday from 3.30pm until 4.30pm.
If you are interested in joining, please enquire in the library
Find out more about reading groups in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø libraries.
Other events
Chatter and cheer
First Monday in every month from 2pm to 3.30pm. Starting 07 July.
Drop in for a friendly chat over a cup of tea.
Run in conjunction with Time to Talk and open to anyone.
Chertsey Woolcraft Guild
Every Tuesday from 2.15pm until 4pm.
If you are interested in joining or want to learn about knitting/crocheting or using a spindle, please pop down and they will show you. Everyone is welcome.
Friends of Chertsey library coffee and cake morning
Every Friday from 10am until 12 noon.
No booking required, just turn up to the library to get cake and coffee for £1.50
Please see Special events for details of guest speakers, who are arranged regularly.
Digital support volunteer
Do you want help using a computer, the internet, IT related problems or your iPad, tablet or iPhone?
Chertsey library does not currently have a Digital support volunteer.
Please see our Digital support volunteer page for more information and to find out which libraries currently offer a Digital support volunteer service.