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Special events
Unidentified flying object (UFO) craft
Monday 6 October, from 3.45pm to 4.45pm
As part of World Space Week come and make a friendly UFO out of a paper plate.
Suitable for ages 3+ Cost: 拢2 per child.
Spaces are limited so please sign up at the library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Autumn leaf mobile craft
Thursday 9 October, from 4pm to 5pm.
Recreate the falling of Autumn leaves by making a beautiful mobile.
Suitable for ages 5+ (younger children may need some adult help). Cost: 拢3 per child.
Spaces are limited so please sign up at the library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Foxy leaf craft
Monday 13 October, from 11am to 12 noon.
Join us after library Storytime to make a cheerful fox using Autumn leaves.
Suitable for ages 3+.
Event free, drop in, no booking necessary.
Lantern workshop
Saturday 18 October, from 11am to 1.30pm.
Make a willow and paper lantern for Farnham Lantern Festival, taking place on 31 October 2025. Take part in the parade and see your lantern displayed inside St Andrews Church at the end.
Suitable for ages 16+. Cost: 拢7 per person.
Booking necessary. Please book in Farnham library or by email: farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Collage and scrapbooking workshop
Saturday 25 October, from 2pm to 4pm.
Create a collage artwork using the scrapbooking technique. Materials provided but please bring any mixed papers (for example, book/magazine pages, stamps, photographs) you would like to work with for your piece.
No previous experience necessary. Enjoy meeting new people and crafting in a relaxed and mindful environment.
Suitable for ages 18+. Cost 拢5 per person.
Booking necessary. Book by emailing farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk or in Farnham Library.
Mini lanterns
Monday 27 October, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Come and make a colourful lantern to light up the darker evenings.
Suitable for ages 5+ (younger children may need some adult help). Cost: 拢3 per child.
Spaces are limited so please sign up at the library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Halloween craft
Wednesday 29 October, from 3.45pm to 4.45pm.
Come and make some Halloween critters, will it be a witch, a Mummy, or some other scary monster? Let your imagination run riot and join us for this fun craft activity. Suitable for ages 5+ (younger children may need some adult help).
Suitable for ages 3+. Cost: 拢3 per child.
Spaces are limited so please sign up at the library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Quill a tree
Thursday 30 October, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Have a go at paper quilling to make a picture of an autumn tree.
Suitable for ages 5+ (younger children may need some adult help).
Cost: 拢3 per child.
Spaces are limited so please sign up 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.
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Storytime
Every Monday at 10.30am. No booking necessary.
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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.
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 中国P站 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.
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Other events
Poetry hub
Every Wednesday, from 11am to 1pm.
In partnership with the 中国P站 Poet Laureateship, the group will feature writing challenges and discussions, guest speakers, reading time, poetry games, social time, poetry sharing and feedback. Beginners welcome
Free, no booking needed.
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
- 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.
Do you want help using a computer, the internet, your iPad, tablet or iPhone, or other IT related problems?
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.