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Special events
Events to celebrate the official launch of the Summer Reading Challenge
To celebrate the official launch of the Summer Reading Challenge, we have some unique performances on Saturday 5 July:
- Professional Storyteller John Kirk will be hosting three thrilling performances at Dorking Library between 11am and 1.30pm.
Donation requested, suggested £2 per ticket.
Book online or drop in on the day.
We will also be holding the following event at Guildford Library:
- Award winning author Lucy Reynolds will entertain families at Guildford Library between 12 noon and 2pm with three inspiring Storytime sessions when she will be reading from her book, We are Family.
Donation requested, suggested £2 per ticket.
Book online or drop in on the day.
In the Margins art exhibition – touring ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Libraries
The exhibition will be at Dorking Library from Friday 4 July to Friday 8 August.
Working in partnership with Disability Arts in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø (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 ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø 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.
See our section on the events and activities page for tour schedule.
Pebble rhymetime and storytime
Pebble rhymetime
- Every Wednesday at 10.30am
- Every Thursday at 2pm
- Every Friday, two sessions:
- at 9.45am and
- at 11am
- First Saturday of the month at 10.30am.
No booking necessary. It is first come, first served. Limited capacity: tickets available half an hour before event.
Find out more about Pebble rhymetime in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø libraries.
Storytime
- Every Monday from 10.30am until 11am
- Every Wednesday from 2pm until 2.30pm
Please check the Dorking Library or pages for upcoming sessions.
Find out more about storytime in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø libraries.
Reading groups
Dorking library book group
Meets Thursdays every 4 to 6 weeks at 10am for 60 to 75 minutes. For more details please ask in the library.
Chatterbooks reading groups
Thursday group
Thursdays at 4pm every 4 to 5 weeks. Suitable for ages 9 to 13 years.
The group will meet for an hour-long session to discuss a book and enjoy fun activities such as games, quizzes and maybe an occasional murder mystery.
If you're interested in joining this group, please speak to a member of staff at the library or send us a direct message on our social media: or .
Saturday group
Meets the last Saturday of the month at 11am. Suitable for ages 9 to 13 years.
If you're interested in joining this group, please speak to a member of staff at the library.
Find out more about reading groups in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø libraries.
Other events
Chess club
Meets every Tuesday from 4.15pm to 5.15pm (Term time only).
Spaces are limited to 10 players, minimum age is 7, adults are welcome too.
Please book at the library desk or send us a message on our social media: or .
Crafternoons
Every Thursday, from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.
Suitable for ages 5 years and over.
Lego club
Every Saturday from 2pm until 3pm.
£1 per child. For children aged 6 and above with an adult. Limited spaces Please book at the helpdesk or send us a message on social media.
Digital support volunteer
Every Tuesday, from 10am until 11am.
Appointment only. Please book an appointment at the desk in the library.
Please see our Digital support volunteer page for more information and to find out which libraries currently offer a Digital support volunteer service.