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Special events
British Science Week
Science storytime
Wednesday 19 March at 11am
To celebrate British Science Week, we have a rocket and space themed storytime. At the end of the session, we will be making our own mini straw rockets and testing how far they can fly.
Free to attend but donations welcomed.
Science workshop
Saturday 22 March from 2.30pm until 3.30pm
For British Science Week we will be making paper airplanes, helicopters and gliders and comparing which one flies the furthest, quickest and stays in the air the longest, and how we can make adjustment to our aircrafts.
Tickets cost £3 and can be booked by emailing godalming.library@surreycc.gov.uk. For ages 6 to 10 years old.
Shakespeare Week
Shakespeare drop-in
Tuesday 25 March from 4pm until 5pm
Dramatic readings from Shakespeare's plays for Adults. Come along and listen or get involved!
Shakespeare drama workshop
Friday 28 March from 4pm until 5pm
Join us drama and fun to celebrate Shakespeare week!
Free to attend but donations welcomed. For ages 5 years old and over.
Mothers Day crafts
Saturday 29 March from 2.30pm until 3.30pm
Make some special heart shaped Mother's Day cards, just in time for mother's day.
Tickets cost £1 and can be booked by emailing godalming.library@surreycc.gov.uk. For ages 4 years old and over.
Easter events
Saturday drop In crafts
Join us on Saturday afternoons in the Easter Holidays for some Easter Crafts. Drop in anytime between 12 noon and 4pm on the following dates:
- 5 April: Make an Easter Chicken
- 12 April: Make an Easter Egg
- 19 April: Make an Easter Bunny Bookmark
Donations welcomed.
Weekday drop in crafts
Drop in to the Library at 11am for some fun Easter Crafting on:
- Monday 7 April: Make a pop-up Easter Chick
- Friday 11 April: Make an Easter Card
- Monday 14 April: Make a Rabbit Mask
Donations welcomed.
Dogs Trust workshop
Tuesday 8 April at 1.30pm.
Give your family a treat and learn some new tricks by coming along for a dog-focused, fun, and educational free workshop. It is packed with engaging dog-related games, activities, and role play, designed to teach children how to behave responsibly around our four-pawed friends, understand their body language, and keep them happy and healthy.
Please leave your pooch at home, so you and your children can give your full attention to the workshop to get the most out of it. But feel free to bring in some pictures as we would love to see them!
Places are limited so please book a space online or if unable to book online, please book in Godalming library.
Book online for Easter holiday fun for families with Dogs Trust at Godalming Library
Introduction to Pyrography Workshop
Wednesday 9 April, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Pyrography is the art of burning a design into wood. Join us at Godalming Library for our pyrography coaster workshop.
For adults and children aged 12+.
Tickets cost £5 per person. Spaces are limited so please email Godalming.library@surreycc.gov.uk to book a space,
Code your own game with Scratch
Thursdays from 2.30pm to 3.30pm on the following dates:
- 10 April
- 17 April
Suitable for beginners as well as children who have attended previous sessions.
Suitable for ages 7 to 10.
Suggested donation £4.
Email godalming.library@surreycc.gov.uk to book a space or visit us in branch.
Family Board and Word Games
Friday 11 April, from 2pm to 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.
Science Workshop
Tuesday 15 April, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Join us for this Easter themed Egg Drop Engineering Challenge!
Event suitable for ages 6 to 10.
Tickets cost £3 per child. Email godalming.library@surreycc.gov.uk to book a space or visit us in branch.
Wildlife Wednesdays with What Next?
From 3pm to 4pm, Wednesdays, on the following dates:
- 16 April
- 28 May
- 25 June
- 23 July
Join What Next for a walk on the Godalming Lammas Lands to explore the many insects, mammals and amphibians and plants that can be found there.
For adults and children aged 8+. Donations welcomed.
Please email godalming.library@surreycc.gov.uk to book a space or visit us in branch as spaces are limited
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 Surrey Libraries.
Storytime
Every Wednesday at 11am.
Find out more about storytime in Surrey libraries.
Reading groups
Godalming library reading group
First Thursday of the month, from 2pm until 3pm.
Find out more about reading groups in Surrey 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 Surrey libraries.
Other events
Hearing Aid clinic
The Hearing Aid Clinic is provided by National Health Service (NHS) trained volunteers. Free hearing aid maintenance, battery changes and advice. NHS supplied hearing aids only. No booking is required.
Third Monday of the month from 10.30am until 12.30pm, on the following dates:
- 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.
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: £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.
Knit and stitch craft group
Alternate Mondays, from 2.30pm until 4pm.
Upcoming dates: 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 £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:
- 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 Surrey 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.
