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Special events
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Sessions will take place in April on Tuesdays from 5pm to 6.40pm on the following dates: 22 April.
Sessions are aimed at people of secondary school age and there are limited spaces available.
To book: email staines.library@surreycc.gov.uk.
Session are being run in partnership with Surrey Arts.
Pebble rhymetime and storytime
Pebble rhymetime
- Every Monday from 10.30am to 11am.
- Every Wednesday from 10.30am to 11am.
- Every Friday from 10.30am to 11am.
- Every Saturday from 10.30am to 11am.
There is no booking in advance, please just turn up.
Find out more about Pebble rhymetimes in Surrey libraries.
Storytime
There are currently no storytimes planned for this library.
Find out more about storytime in Surrey libraries.
Reading groups
Chatterbooks reading group
First Saturday of every month at 2.30pm.
Just turn up or sign up beforehand, in person at Staines Library or by emailing us staines.library@surreycc.gov.uk with the following details: child's name and your daytime phone number.
Chatterbooks is for children aged 7 to11.
Find out more about Chatterbooks children's reading groups in Surrey Libraries.
Lavender Lit reading group
Last Saturday of every month from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
LGBTQ+ reading group.
Sign up for the group at the desk or email staines.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Collect a copy of the current book from the desk.
Find out more about reading groups in Surrey libraries.
Other events
Quiet hours
Every Tuesday from 10am until 12 midday.
These hours are intended to be quiet and calm for those with sensory sensibilities, Autism, Dementia and more. Join us for a quiet sensory experience that is easy on the senses.
During this 2 hour period staff will do their best to enforce a quieter atmosphere. These hours are intended to be quiet and calm for anyone that may find the library overwhelming.
Coats for all donation and distribution point
We are still accepting donations of coats and any other warm winter wear such as scarves, gloves, warm jumpers and any other warm clothing.
We have two coat racks in the library.
Please hang up coats you are donating on the first rack which is labelled as a Coats For All donation point. Staff will then check the coats and move them to the second coat rack.
Coats on the second rack are available for people who need a warm coat. Coats on this rack are free. Please help yourselves.
Poetry hub
Every Monday from 11am to 1pm.
The Poetry Hub is our weekly gathering, designed to be a haven for adults seeking connection and creativity through the power of poetry.
Held every week, our morning sessions offer a warm and welcoming environment where participants can engage in various activities centred around verse. From writing challenges to a cosy book club atmosphere, each session is a chance to explore the beauty of language and share stories in a supportive community. With limited time but endless possibilities, join us at your local Poetry Hub for enriching conversations, inspiring challenges, and the joy of discovering the poet within.
Watercolour workshop
Every Wednesday, from 10am to 12 noon. All welcome.
Code club
Every Wednesday and Thursday during term time, from 4.15pm to 5.15pm.
Code club is now back after the summer break.
The Code Club is a fun activity for children aged 9 to15. The children will learn digital skills by using programming language through various projects, also, they will develop their creativity, logical thinking, collaboration and communication.
Please apply to join: in person at Staines Library or email staines.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Please note: to accommodate Code Club all the public computers at Staines are booked out from 4pm onwards every Wednesday and Thursday afternoon during term time.
Knit and Natter crafting group
Alternate Wednesdays from 1.30pm until 3.30pm.
New members of all levels are welcome. Please enquire at the library or pop along to our session.
Drop-in councillor surgeries
First Saturday of the month, 11am to 1pm with:
- Chris Bateson (Staines South)
- Jolyon Caplin (Staines South)
- Tony Burrell (Staines South)
Last Saturday of the month, 11am to 1pm with Councillor Sinead Mooney (division Staines).
Digital Support Volunteer
- Every Thursday 2pm to 4pm.
- Every Monday 10am to 12 noon.
- Every Saturday 10am to 12 noon.
Do you want help using a computer, the internet, your iPad, tablet or iPhone, or other IT related problems?
Drop in or make an appointment to see our Digital Buddy.
Appointments are recommended if you have something specific you need help with. Appointments are 30 minutes each and can be booked in the library or by email: staines.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Please see our Digital Support Volunteer page for more information and to find out which libraries currently offer a Digital Support Volunteer service.