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Special events
Yoga classes
Saturdays from 1pm to 2pm, starting on Tuesday 25 May until 29 June.
Classes are free.
All abilities welcome.
For more information including how to book, please ask in the library or email staines.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Pop Up Play Village
Next date to be confirmed.
Pop Up Play Village is all about making child's play of the world, inspiring and nurturing young minds through role play. Our village is child led and open plan popping up to provide a safe and inviting space in which children and their parents can unleash their creativity and let their imaginations go wild.
Tickets start from £3.50 and must be booked online. Booking will open when next date confirmed.
Pebble rhymetime and storytime
Pebble rhymetime
- 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.
Find out more about reading groups in Surrey libraries.
Other events
Poetry hub
Every Monday from 10am to 12 noon.
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 from 4.15pm until 5.15pm.
- every Thursday from 4.15pm until 5.15pm.
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 pc's at Staines are booked out from 4pm onwards every Wednesday 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)
- Michele Gibson (Riverside and Laleham)
- Tony Burrell (Staines South)
Last Saturday of the month, 11am to 1pm with Councillor Sinead Mooney (division Staines)
Digital Buddy
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:
- Thursday 2pm to 4pm
- Saturday 11am to 1pm
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 Buddy page for more information and to find out which libraries currently offer a Digital Buddy service.