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Special events
Easter events
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.
Code your own game with Scratch
Thursday 17 April from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
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.
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.
Saturday drop In crafts
19 April: Make an Easter Bunny Bookmark. Drop in anytime between 12 noon and 4pm.
Join us on Saturday afternoons in the Easter Holidays for some Easter Crafts.
Donations welcomed.
Shakespeare in discussion
Wednesday 23 April from 4pm until 5pm.
Join us for a special Shakespeare themed discussion group hosted by Andrew and Lindsey! Attendees are welcome to bring their wildest questions and theories to discuss with the group. No specialist knowledge required. Celebrate Shakespeare's birthday, death day, and World Book Night all in one go!
Cost: Free but donations welcome.
This is a drop in session, no need to book, this event is aimed at adults.
Living Knowledge Network: Unearthed
Unearthed runs from Thursday 1 until Saturday 31 May at Godalming library.
Godalming Library will be hosting an exhibition from the British Library Living Knowledge Network called ‘Unearthed’, which focuses on gardens, plants and community sustainability. Unearthed explores the transformative power of gardening, tracing personal stories alongside global histories. It celebrates gardening as a force for creativity, resilience and connection. From the people who have fought for the right and space to garden to the stories of the plants we use for food and medicine, discover how gardening has shaped our lives, our communities, and our planet.
Alongside the exhibition there will be several events happening at Godalming Library throughout the month of May, with a focus on plants and gardening:
- Ecological Gardens, in conversation, Wednesday 7 May from 3pm.
- Teens in Gardens, how time in the garden can help mental wellbeing, Tuesday 13 May from 6pm.
- The History and Legacy of Winkworth Arboretum, Wednesday 14 May at 2.30pm.
- Garden Art: grow your botanical drawing skills, Saturday 17 May at 10am.
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.
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:
- No clinic in April
- 19 May
- 16 June
- 21 July
- 18 August
- 15 September
- 20 October
- 17 November
- 15 December
Dungeons and Dragons
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.
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:
- 17 April: Protest
- 15 May: Song lyrics
- 12 June: Poetry and writing
- 17 July: Technology
- 21 August: "Bad" poems or poems we don't like
- 18 September: Food
- 16 October: School
- 13 November: Freedom and Captivity
- 18 December: Free Choice
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.
You can express an interest in joining the Godalming library Reading Friends poetry group by completing our Reading friends participant application form.
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.