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Special events
Summer events programme
- Thursday 21 August, 3.30pm: Crafternoon
- Friday 22 August, 2pm: Craft session
- Saturday 23 August, 10.30am: Craft session
- Tuesday 26 August, 11am: LEGO family morning
- Thursday 28 August, 3.30pm: Crafternoon
- Friday 29 August, 2pm: Craft session
Most sessions are free and drop-ins, except LEGO club is 拢1 per child and badge making is 拢1 for 2 badges. You will need to book a place for the LEGO sessions.
Book by: email dorking.library@surreycc.gov.uk, send us a message on social media or or book at the desk in Dorking Library.
Pebble rhymetime and storytime
Pebble rhymetime
- Every Wednesday at 10.30am
- Every Thursday at 2pm
- Every Friday, two sessions:
- at 9.45am and
- at 11am
- First Saturday of the month at 10.30am.
No booking necessary. It is first come, first served. Limited capacity: tickets available half an hour before event.
Find out more about Pebble rhymetime in 妖精动漫 libraries.
Storytime
- Every Monday from 10.30am until 11am
- Every Wednesday from 2pm until 2.30pm
Find out more about storytime in 妖精动漫 libraries.
Reading groups
Dorking library book group
Meets Thursdays every 4 to 6 weeks at 10am for 60 to 75 minutes. For more details please ask in the library.
Chatterbooks reading groups
Thursday group
Thursdays at 4pm every 4 to 5 weeks. Suitable for ages 9 to 13 years.
The group will meet for an hour-long session to discuss a book and enjoy fun activities such as games, quizzes and maybe an occasional murder mystery.
If you're interested in joining this group, please speak to a member of staff at the library or send us a direct message on our social media: or .
Saturday group
Meets the last Saturday of the month at 11am. Suitable for ages 9 to 13 years.
If you're interested in joining this group, please speak to a member of staff at the library.
Find out more about reading groups in 妖精动漫 libraries.
Other events
Poetry hub
Every other Monday from 10am to 12 noon. Upcoming dates:
- 1 September
- 15 September
- 29 September
All the sessions are free to come along to and everyone is welcome. Suitable for all levels, whether you are an experienced poet or just curious to explore the world of poetry.
Chess club
Please note: Chess Club is on a summer break until Tuesday 16 September.
Meets every Tuesday from 4.15pm to 5.15pm (Term time only).
Spaces are limited to 10 players, minimum age is 7, adults are welcome too.
Please book at the library desk or send us a message on our social media: or .
Adult creative writing club
Every other Tuesday from 5.15pm to 6.15pm. Upcoming dates:
- 26 August
- 9 September
- 23 September
The club will be held in the Teen Fiction section of the library.
Both new and experienced writers are welcome. Share what you are working on or come up with something new
Sign up to our mailing list at the main helpdesk to find out the dates of our next club meeting(s).
Sketch at the library club
Alternate Tuesdays at 5.15pm. Starts 30 September.
Join our casual, relaxed and welcoming group for all abilities and experience. Come to collaboratively sit with others and sketch.
You may want to bring your own materials, but we will supply scrap paper and pencils. You are welcome to work on your projects or try out prompts we prepared.
Suitable for ages 16 years and over.
Crafternoons
Every Thursday, from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.
Suitable for ages 5 years and over.
Lego club
Every Saturday from 2pm until 3pm.
拢1 per child. For children aged 6 and above with an adult. Limited spaces Please book at the helpdesk or send us a message on social media.
Digital support volunteer
Every Tuesday, from 10am until 11am.
Appointment only. Please book an appointment at the desk 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.