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Special events
Summer Reading Challenge launch party
Saturday 6 July, from 10am to 4.30pm.
Celebrating the launch of the Marvellous Makers Summer Reading Challenge 2024 at Addlestone Library!
It is a great day for kids to:
- Sign up for a library card (free)
- Join the Summer Reading Challenge (free)
- Create fabulous origami (free)
- Make cool badges (25p/badge)
- Try their luck with our lucky dip (£2)
- Play giant games
- and more!
Our mascot penguin, Pebble, will be making appearances at 10am, 11am, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm.
Our usual Rhymetime will be happening at 11am.
Summer Reading Challenge events
Come and join us on Tuesday afternoons to celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge theme "Marvellous Makers" and enjoy making and creating this Summer!
Tuesdays from 2.30pm to 3.30pm on the following dates:
- 9 July: Make and decorate an animal mask. Suitable for ages ages 3+.
- 16 July: Duplo Event and junk modelling. Suitable for ages ages 3+.
- 23 July: Pom pom pets/fluffy rock pets. Suitable for ages ages 5+.
- 30 July: Super hero and princess peg dollys. Suitable for ages ages 5+.
- 6 August: Camp necklaces (for ages 6 and over) and stick crafts (for ages under 6).
- 13 August: Decorate a trinket dish. Suitable for ages ages 6+.
- 27 August: Stay and play Duplo. Suitable for ages ages 2+.
- 3 September: Mindfulness colouring afternoon. Suitable for all ages.
Cost: £1 per child, per event. No need to book, but spaces may be limited.
Widgit visual resources will be available for these events, and also a sensory dark tent. Please ask at the desk on arrival.
Pebble rhymetime and storytime
Pebble rhymetime
- Every Tuesday at 11am followed by Baby Duplo
- Tuesday Rhymetimes will focus on fostering a calmer environment and include more sensory experiences, including bubbles and stories with a sensory element. We sing the same songs each week to create a structured and predictable session. Tuesday Rhymetime is usually run by a neurodivergent member of staff.
- Rhymetime is followed by Baby Duplo. Aimed at children aged 1.5 years and upwards, this enables children to explore, share and create . All parents can stay and socialise in a friendly and supportive space.
- A visual support board is available for any parents/carers to share with their children during Rhymetime. Please ask at the desk before Rhymetime begins.
- Every Thursday at 11am
- Every Saturday at 11am
- Every Saturday at 3pm.
No ticket needed, just drop in.
Find out more about Pebble rhymetime in Surrey libraries.
Storytime
There are currently no storytimes planned at this library.
Find out more about storytime in Surrey libraries.
Reading groups
There are currently no reading groups taking place in the library.
Find out more about reading groups in Surrey libraries.
Other events
Sensory Tray Play
Sensory tray play incorporates toys, books and activities to stimulate all the senses and can aid sensory regulation. It is suitable for all ages unless stated otherwise.
Tuesdays from 11.30am until 12 noon. Next date and theme to follow.
Widgit visual resources will be available for these events, and also a sensory dark tent. Please ask at the desk on arrival.
Meet the Beat
A drop-in session where you can chat with our local police officers and raise any concerns you may have.
Saturdays from 2pm to 2.30pm on the following dates:
- 27 July
- 24 August
- 21 September
- 19 October
- 16 November
- 14 December
Digital Buddy
Every Friday, from 11am to 1pm. Four 30 minute sessions available.
Do you want help using a computer, the internet, your iPad, tablet or iPhone, or other IT related problems?
Please book a session with our Digital Buddy. Sessions must be booked in advance, in person at Addlestone Library.
Please see our Digital Buddy page for more information and to find out which other libraries offer a Digital Buddy service.