Horley Library

We've teamed up with local children's author Kerri Patel to offer a BBC 500 Words Creative Writing Workshop to help you get started and show you how to enter your story into the competition. Book now at the Help Desk or email: horleylibraryevents@surreycc.gov.uk @SurreyLibraries

Our next Sensory Rhymetime for SEND families is on SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER. We have a lot of fun with nursery rhymes, puppets, Makaton signing and bubbles! Book now by emailing us at: horleylibraryevents@surreycc.gov.uk @SurreyLibraries @SurreyFIS @YMCAEastSurrey @SurreySENDLO

Dyslexia is a different way of thinking, not a disadvantage. This #DAW25, explore our range of dyslexia-friendly books, audiobooks, and reading tools at Oxted Library. All available with your @SurreyLibraries card. @LibbyApp #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek

@AnnCleeves Sweet and salty and very moreish! @SurreyLibraries

Eating fattycutties from #Westray with my coffee in preparation for my trip to the island. (If you know, you know).

@goodreads I "know" the book just got good, because I'm reading in bed in the morning but am "saving" the rest of the book for later! 🤣 @SurreyLibraries

Oh I *know* the book just got good because I’m now suddenly covering the page with my hand

Today we are celebrating the extraordinary life of prolific author, Jilly Cooper whose death was announced yesterday. Our thoughts are with her family. @SurreyLibraries

@CranleighLibr Do you mean Wednesday 29 October @CranleighLibr ??

We have once again teamed up with @DSWFWildlife at October Half Term! Come to our workshop for children aged 5-10 yrs to find out about endangered animals. Bookings now open for the Create a Creature Workshop on 28 October, 10.30-11.30am: tinyurl.com/DSWFWorkshop @SurreyLibraries

Book now: Explore Learning Maths Workshops for 5-7 and 7-9 yr olds at Half Term. Children will be taken through the steps to become maths whiz(ards), using the times tables to create the perfect magic potion👻🎃 tinyurl.com/Maths-Wizard-5… tinyurl.com/Maths-Wizard-7… @SurreyLibraries

Come along to the Horley Local History Society's open morning this Saturday 4 Oct, between 10am-12:30pm, for: - advice on researching family history - browsing historic maps - learning something new - chatting with friendly, knowledgeable volunteers - free cups of tea and coffee!

If you've ever wondered what librarians do on their days off (although frankly, why would you!)... then, here's some evidence! Spoiler alert... we read books! Where is your favourite spot for a good long read? @SurreyLibraries

@OrkneyLibrary Spectacular! I used to work for a famous hotel in St Andrews some years ago and the most asked question by American tourists to Scotland at that time was "what time does the Aurora Borealis come on?" 🤣 @SurreyLibraries

Incredible Aurora Borealis in #Orkney last night so glad we stayed up late to see it

Already the 2nd anniversary of our LGBTQ+ Reading Friends group at Horley Library! Our next meeting is all about local LGBTQ+ history - so come and join us to learn about some fascinating local characters 2:30-4pm, Saturday 4th October

@goodreads Touching the Void by Joe Simpson! So gripping! @SurreyLibraries @TouchingTheVoid

What's a book you finished quickly because you absolutely had to know what happened next?

Our current Book of the Week is A Death in the Family by @KarlOveKnausgar presented by our lovely librarian... a Proustian exploration of Knausgaard's past, in which he creates a universal story of the struggles, great and small, that we all face in our lives. @SurreyLibraries

Have you heard of the Start for Life website? It’s the place to go for services, guidance and information for expectant parents and parents of babies and young children (0 to 5 years old) in Surrey. Check it out: orlo.uk/mDQnL

Did you know... that if you have #SuperAccess enabled on your library card you can use our lovely library from 8am-8pm every day of the week including outside of staffed hours. Super Access is FREE but you do need to do a short Introduction Session. Book online. @SurreyLibraries

Did you know that you can borrow a health and activity tracker for free from any Surrey library? Treat it like you would a book: look it up on the Surrey Libraries catalogue, place a reservation, and pick it up from your nearest library! @SurreyLibraries @loveoxted

Time for another librarian book recommendation! If you loved "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens you will also greatly enjoy reading "Go as a River" by Shelley Read. It is truly a heart-wrenching coming-of-age story and a drama of enthralling power. Enjoy! @SurreyLibraries

Using parent/carer feedback and in collaboration with Family Voice Surrey we’ve created a clear, co-produced guide to help you understand the Alternative Provision (AP) process orlo.uk/vCJ1S