Events and activities at Woking Library

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Special events

Summer Reading Challenge Marvellous Makers Lego club

Saturday 6 July, two sessions:

  • 10am to 12 noon and
  • 2pm to 4pm

Drop in anytime during these times.

Calling all Lego fans! Come and join us on launch day for two exciting Lego making sessions! Be a Marvellous Maker and wow us with your creative designs!

Tickets available at the Helpdesk. Book in advance or buy on the day £1 per child.

Suitable for ages 6+ only. Duplo is available for children age 2+.

Explore Learning workshops

Summer holiday Explore Learning workshops at Woking Library.

Tuesdays from 11am to 12 noon. Dates, themes and ages:

  • 23 July: Our summer reading challenge workshop, suitable for ages 7 to 10.
  • 30 July: Handwriting Zoo - handwriting workshop suitable for ages 4 to 6.
  • 6 August: A spring in your step - making inference and predictions based off of a text, suitable for ages 7 to 10.
  • 13 August: Fun with Phonics - phonics workshop suitable for ages 4 to 6.
  • 20 August: Angular Architecture - geometry workshop suitable for ages 7 to 10.
  • 27 August: Superhero Shapes - geometry workshop for suitable for ages 4 to 6.

Workshops are free but booking necessary. Please your space at Woking Library's enquiry desk or email woking.library@surreycc.gov.uk

Meet the Beat

Saturday from 11am until 12.30pm. Upcoming dates: To be confirmed.

Come and chat to our local Police officers at Woking Library.

Pebble rhymetime and storytime

Rhymetimes

  • Every Monday at 10am.
  • Every Wednesday at 10am.
  • Every Friday at 2.30pm.
  • Every Saturday at 11am.

Rhymetime sessions are free.

No booking necessary, just drop in for a session on the days and at the times above.

Find out more about Pebble rhymetimes in Surrey Libraries.

Storytimes

Every Tuesday from 4pm until 4.30pm.

For children aged 4 to 8 years

All sessions are free, and you don't need to book. So just come along and have fun!

Find out more about storytime in Surrey libraries.

Reading groups

Reading group

Every second Monday of the month at 11.30am.

There are currently some spaces available. Do you enjoy a good read? Relish a lively conversation? Like meeting people in a friendly environment? Why not join our reading group?

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Questioning Plus (LGBTQ+) Reading Friends

Surrey Libraries, in partnership with The Reading Agency, will be hosting a monthly Reading Friends group at Woking Library for members of the 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.

  • All future sessions have been cancelled.

Please see our Reading Friends page for more information and to find out which libraries currently offer a Reading Friends group.

Chatterbooks reading group

Last Tuesday of every month from 4pm until 5pm

Join our friendly Chatterbooks Reading group at Woking Library

The group is suitable for ages 9 to 11 years old. We read, discuss books, and take part in fun activities.

Places are limited, so if you're interested, please speak to a member of staff for details.

Find out more about reading groups in Surrey libraries.

Other events

Knit and Stitch club

Every Thursday morning from 10am until 12noon

It's a great way to make new friends, share tips and enjoy some great company. Prepare your yarn and needles and settle yourself down with a cuppa and a chat.

The club is free and no need to book. Simply turn up with your knitting, crochet or stitching.

Craft time with Tracy

Every Thursday from 3.45pm until 4.45pm.

Suitable for children aged 4 and above. Tickets are £1 per child and no booking is required.

WEAct (Woking Environment Action group)

WEAct are sending a volunteer to Woking Library on the fourth Saturday of every month, from 11am to 2pm.

Customers can discuss environmental concerns with the volunteer and get advice and information.

WEAct (Woking Environment Action group) are a voluntary group of individuals taking action locally on issues relating to climate change and sustainability.

Digital Buddy

Would you like help using a computer, the internet, your iPad, tablet, iPhone or Android device, or other IT related problems?

Make an appointment to see one of our Digital Buddies:

  • Every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm
  • Every Thursday from 2pm to 4pm

Sessions are for 30 minutes and must be booked in advance at the enquiries desk in Woking Library.

Please see our Digital Buddy page for more information and to find out which libraries currently offer a Digital Buddy service.

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