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Digital support sessions
Wednesday 16 October, from 10am to 12 noon and 2pm to 4pm.
Want to improve your digital skills? One-to-one support sessions available with Digital Welfare Support Officer Eleanor at no cost to you.
Use a library computer or bring your own device.
Booking necessary: Please book a 30 minute slot at the library helpdesk or by emailing horley.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Half term events 2024
Our theme this October is "Water", inspired by the four elements.
During our regular opening hours you can:
- Complete our "water" themed treasure hunt
- Do some "water" themed colouring in
- Collect a "water" bookmark.., fourth and last in our "elements" theme
- Colour in a duck, frog or boat and pin it up on our noticeboard
David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation: Make a 3D habitat
Tuesday 29 October, from 10.30am to 11.30am.
Come along to our free creative workshop for children aged 5 to 10 years to find out about endangered animals with the support of the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation.
Children choose an animal from the 8 that the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation support and really think about their animal's habitat, that is, mountains for snow leopards or forests for chimpanzees. They then get crafty and create their habitat in 3D using card, scissors, and glue. Younger children will need support as cutting out the animals can be difficult.
Event free but booking necessary. One ticket for every child taking part. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session.
Book online David Shepherd wildlife foundation workshop
Halloween craft
Wednesday 30 October, from 10.30am to 11.30am.
Get creative this spooky season!
Suitable for ages 5+.
Cost: £1 per child.
No need to book, just turn up
Pokémon adventure
Saturday 2 November, from 10.30am to 11.15am.
Join us for a session of Pokémon fun and adventure with booklets, cards, treasure hunt and colouring
Suitable for ages 5+
Cost: £1 per child.
No need to book, just turn up.
Autism friendly LEGO club for Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) families
Saturday 2 November, from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.
LEGO Club for Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) families with a focus on autism. We will be running the autism friendly LEGO session in one of our enclosed meeting rooms with space to build LEGO creations either at a table or on the floor. There will be a "quiet room" available in the adjacent meeting room.
Suitable for ages 4+. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session.
Booking necessary: one ticket for every child taking part.
To book email us at horleylibraryevents@surreycc.gov.uk or call 03456 009 009 (click option 6 and ask for Horley Library) or ask at the Help Desk in the Library
Cost: £1 per child.
LEGO Club
Saturday 2 November, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Come along, get stuck into all the LEGO and use your imagination to build amazing things!
Suitable for ages 6+.
Cost: £1 per child.
No need to book: we will be issuing 20 tickets max, available from our Help Desk from 2pm. Younger siblings who are only playing in our Duplo corner don't need a ticket.
Super Access: Introduction at Horley Library
Book your slot for an introduction to Super Access.
Any full Surrey Libraries member can upgrade to Super Access membership allowing you to enter the library using your library membership card outside normal opening hours and use library services independently when staff are not present.
Before Super Access is enabled on a borrower's account, we are asking everyone to have a branch introduction with us so library staff can show you how the system works and how to use the library in Super Access mode. We have multiple dates and times to choose from and will continue to add more, so book your library introduction today to access this great service at Horley Library.
Book a slot for an Introduction to Super Access at Horley Library
Pebble rhymetime and storytime
Pebble rhymetime
- Every Thursday, two sessions from
- 10am until 10.30am
- 11am until 11.30am
Spaces are limited. Tickets are available from the library desk on the day, one ticket per family group. Tickets allocated on a first come first served basis. Please come early to avoid disappointment.
Find out more about Pebble rhymetimes in Surrey libraries.
All inclusive rhymetime
A fun rhymetime for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) families with a focus on autism.
Selected Saturdays, 2 sessions, each session based on an age group:
- 10.30 to 10.50am, for ages 0 to 4 years
- 11.10 to 11.30am, for ages 5 to 9 years
Upcoming dates:
- 19 October
- 23 November
- 14 December
2025 dates:
- 11 January
- 8 February
- 8 March
- 5 April
- 3 May
- 31 May
- 28 June
- 26 July
- 23 August
- 20 September
- 18 October
- 15 November
- 13 December
Free event. Maximum of 6 children plus their parent/carer
A designated room with low lighting, sensory toys and a separate "quiet" room next door.
Booking necessary. Parents attending sessions as a lone adult are welcome to bring along a maximum of two children. We understand that some children may need a higher level of support to ensure their safety and participation, and in these circumstances, it might be helpful for a lone parent to bring along one child only initially.
Book by emailing horleylibraryevents@surreycc.gov.uk or call 03456 009 009 (click option 6 and ask for Horley Library) or ask at the Help Desk in the Library.
Please note: you can only book one session at a time, in date order. Now taking bookings for Saturday 19 October.
Storytime
Active storytime
Every Friday, term times only, from 10.30am until 11am.
Event free. Suitable for ages 2 and a half years up to 5 years old.
No need to book, please just drop in.
After a warm-up, we read a story, and do a couple of simple and fun activities (such as a game, a teddy bear hunt around the library, or a simple craft) on a different theme each week.
Reading groups
Horley library Wednesday reading group
Every second Wednesday of the month, from 2pm to 3pm
This group is now full and is currently not accepting new people.
Horley library Tuesday reading group
Every third Tuesday of the month, from 2pm to 3pm.
If you are interested in joining the group, please ask at the library or by emailing horley.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Find out more about reading groups in Surrey libraries.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Questioning Plus (LGBTQ+) Reading Friends
First Saturday of the month, from 2.30pm to 4pm.
Surrey Libraries, in partnership with The Reading Agency, will be hosting a monthly Reading Friends group at Horley Library for members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Questioning Plus (LGBTQ+) community to come together around a shared love of reading.
Run by LGBTQ+ members of staff, the groups will have discussions and recommendations on a different subject each month. They will always be confidential, supportive, and positive spaces.
You can express an interest in joining this group by completing our online application form or by speaking to a member of staff in Horley Library.
Other events
Horley library local history centre
Horley Local History Centre is based in Horley Library, and you can use the local history centre resources at any time that the library is open.
Even better, visit us at the following times each week when volunteers are available to help you use the resources and equipment.
- Tuesdays from 2pm until 4pm
- Saturdays from 10am to 12 noon
Board games club
Every Tuesday from 10.30am until 12 noon. Starting Tuesday 3 September.
Join us in a welcoming and friendly environment to play a variety of board games, including Qwirkle, Mastermind, and Scrabble. Feel free to bring your own board or card game as well!
Open to all, free, just turn up.
English conversation group
Every Wednesday 10.30am to 11.30am
For adults with English as a second language.
Would you like to practice your spoken English with a relaxed and friendly group? Then come along and join us. The group will be led by friendly and supportive facilitators.
Free. No need to book.
Digital Buddy
Need some IT help? Come along and see our friendly and approachable Digital Buddy.
We do not have a digital buddy service available at present.
Please see our Digital Buddy page for more information and to find out which libraries currently offer a Digital Buddy service.
If you would like to join our team as a Digital Support volunteer, you can find out more: Volunteering in libraries.