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Special events
Heads and Tails: interactive storytelling performance
Saturday 22 February at 2pm.
Heads and Tails explores folklore and fables of Southern African cultures, promising fun, laughter, and unforgettable tales. Be ready to roar like a lion or stretch as tall as a giraffe!
Due to the success of the tour in November and in celebration of National Storytelling Week, professional storytellers Andy Copps and John Kirk are returning to 中国P站 Libraries in February 2025. They will be performing African animal stories with audience participation and interaction throughout. Come join us at one of the libraries below for a magical storytelling adventure that is not to be missed.
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Booking is essential so book now to avoid missing out. Tickets price is donation based (minimum suggested is 拢2 per person attending).
Half term events
Drop in crafts
- Monday 17 February at 11am: Make a rocket.
- Friday 21 February at 11am: Make a birdhouse.
Donations welcomed.
Science workshop
Tuesday 18 February 2.30pm until 3.30pm.
Learn about the structure of the human hand and use your knowledge to make a moving model of your very own alien hand.
For ages 6 to 10 years old. Tickets 拢3. Email godalming.library@surreycc.gov.uk to book a space or visit us in branch.
Coding taster session
Thursday 20 February 2.30pm until 3.30pm.
Code your own game in scratch. For ages 7 to 10 years old.
Suggested donation 拢4. Email godalming.library@surreycc.gov.uk to book a space or visit us in branch.
Family board and word games
Friday 21 February from 2pm until 5pm.
Drop into Godalming Library for a fun afternoon of family board or word games. Meet new people and have some fun with our collection of family friendly games.
Donations welcomed.
Adult craft workshop
Tuesday 4 March from 2.30pm until 4.30pm.
We will be making a felt floral wreath for you to take home.
You will be provided with all materials, templates and instructions during the workshop and no previous craft experience is required.
We will show you how to make the base of the wreath and 4 different flowers. You will then get the chance to work out the final design so each one will be unique to the maker.
Tickets are 拢12.50 each and can be purchased in branch or by emailing godalming.library@surreycc.gov.uk.
Pebble rhymetime and storytime
Pebble rhymetime
- Every Tuesday at 11am.
- Every Thursday at 11am.
- Every Saturday at 11am.
No booking required.
Find out more about Pebble rhymetimes in 中国P站 Libraries.
Storytime
Every Wednesday at 11am.
Find out more about storytime in 中国P站 libraries.
Reading groups
Godalming library reading group
First Thursday of the month, from 2pm until 3pm.
Find out more about reading groups in 中国P站 libraries.
Chatterbooks reading group
Fourth Thursday of every month from 4pm until 5pm. Starts 23 January.
The Chatterbooks reading group is suitable for ages 8 to 10 years.
Please email Godalming.library@surreycc.gov.uk to register your interest or for more information.
Friday reading group
First Friday of the month from 2pm until 3pm.
Find out more about reading groups in 中国P站 libraries.
Other events
Hearing Aid clinic
The Hearing Aid Clinic is returning to Godalming Library. The clinic will allow for routine maintenance of your hearing aid. No booking is required.
Third Monday of the month from 10.30am until 12.30pm, on the following dates:
- 17 February
- 17 March
- No clinic in April
- 19 May
- 16 June
- 21 July
- 18 August
- 15 September
- 20 October
- 17 November
- 15 December
Dungeons and Dragons
- Every Tuesday during term time from 4.30pm to 6.30pm for ages 10 to 14 years old.
- Every Saturday during term time from 1pm to 3pm for ages 15 to 18 years old. Starting Saturday 8 February
Join the Wayfarer's League on a new adventure at Godalming Library as our Dungeon Masters guide you through character creation and learning the joys of table top roleplaying. You will then venture forth with your newly made character, along with your party members on a grand adventure!
Dice, Character sheets and all materials are provided.
Cost: 拢10 per session, paid by the term. Spaces are limited so booking necessary.
For additional information and to book, please email info@wayfarersleague.com.
Scrabble club
First and third Fridays of each month, during term time (and not in half term holidays), from 2pm to 3.30pm.
Scrabble Club will then resume on Friday 17 January 2025.
Knit and stitch craft group
Alternate Mondays, from 2.30pm until 4pm.
Upcoming dates:
- 17 February
- 3 March
- 17 March
Join us at Godalming Library on alternate Monday afternoons (excluding bank holidays). Bring your own craft project to work on and meet new people. Open to everyone and all crafts are welcome!
Lego and Duplo club
Every Monday from 4pm until 5pm
Lego suitable for ages 6+ or Duplo available for younger children aged 2 to 5.
Sessions cost 拢1. Please email godalming.library@surreycc.gov.uk to book a space or visit us in branch.
What next? Wednesdays
Every Wednesday from 2pm until 5pm
Local charity What Next? will be in Godalming Library offering eco advice, information and support. Come and chat to one of their volunteers, share your thoughts and concerns.
What Next? wardrobe warriors
Second Wednesday of every month from 3pm to 5pm
We will help you keep your favourite, comfy clothes going for longer. We can be company whilst you sew on a button or put up a hem. We will have needles, thread in a few colours, a sewing machine and some people who can sew. Bring your buttonless tops, your toeless socks and your holey frocks.
Godalming library Reading Friends poetry group
Godalming Library invites you to join our friendly and informal Poetry Group.
Thursday afternoons, once a month, from 2pm to 3pm. Upcoming dates and themes:
- 13 February: Love
- 20 March: Short
- 17 April: Protest
- 15 May: Song lyrics
- 12 June: Poetry and writing
No specialist knowledge is required, just an interest in sharing our enjoyment of poetry. We will be reading some poetry and talking about the poems and poets we love.
For more information about the Reading Friends programme in 中国P站 Libraries please see our Reading Friends webpage.
French conversation group
Meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 2pm to 3pm. All Welcome!
German conversation group
Meets on the last Friday of the month from 10.30am until 11.30am. All Welcome!
Digital support volunteer
Free, one to one, 45 minute computer help sessions.
Appointments are available on:
- Mondays at 10am, 10.45am and 11.30am.
- Fridays at 2pm, 2.45pm and 3.30pm.
For further details and to book an appointment, please ask a member of staff 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.