Egham Library

@EghamLib is currently undergoing essential works which may raise the normal noise level of the building. We apologise for the inconvenience. @SurreyLibraries

This week at @eghamlib... We have all our usual activities planned including Rhymetime, Storytime and our Friday Coffee Morning. On Saturday, we will be holding our next session of Lego Club for children from 3pm - 4pm. @SurreyLibraries #lovelibraries

On behalf of @eghamlib, we would like to thank everyone who came to our Halloween themed Junior Craft Club. We are thrilled to share these designs with you all. @SurreyLibraries #Halloween2025 #Craft

Discover our curated selection of books that honour this year's Black History Month theme, 'Standing Firm in Power and Pride.' From boardrooms to underground parties, theatre schools, the Liverpool docks, and Paris Fashion Week, these works celebrate and explore the rich cultural and societal influence and contributions of the Black community. Find a copy near you: ow.ly/G8hy50WY14a #PowerAndPride2025

📚From Alice in Wonderland to The Wizard of Oz and The Lorax — some beloved children’s books were once banned or challenged. This #BannedBooksWeek we celebrate the freedom to read & the power of stories to endure 📚 @BannedBooksWeek #FreedomToRead #ItsMyLibrary Thank you @HaslemereLib for this post 🙂

Second Hand Dance is bringing The Sticky Dance to Staines Library on the 5th of November! There are limited spaces so please book in advance via Eventbrite.

Flu can be life threatening, so if you're an unpaid carer you can get a free vaccination at your GP or a community pharmacy who offer the service, by telling them you're eligible. If you're asked for proof, just take along one of the documents on this list to Identify yourself as a carer: orlo.uk/y85w2

If you're a parent/carer with a child reaching age 11 between 1 September 2025 and 31 August 2026, make sure to submit your application by 31 October for their 2026 school place. Visit our website for a step-by-step guide of the admissions process: orlo.uk/z4sr7

This week at @eghamlib... We have all our usual activities planned. On Tuesday evening, we will be holding our next session of Boards, Cards and Dice for adults. On Saturday, we will be running our next session of Chess Club for children. @SurreyLibraries #lovelibraries

Join us on Tuesday 7th October for our next evening of Boards, Cards and Dice for adults from 7pm - 9pm. If you cannot make that evening, we have two more sessions scheduled for Tuesday 4th November and Tuesday 2nd December. @SurreyLibraries #boardgames #lovelibraries

Hands up who knew you can access newspapers and magazines on @PressReader in over 60 languages? All with your Surrey Libraries card! #WhereItHappens

Do you or someone you know provide unpaid care for a loved one with dementia? If so it’s your last chance to join the first of a series of free, friendly training sessions to help you provide the best care you can. From understanding the importance of nutrition and hydration, to learning about coping strategies and dealing with concerning behaviours, the training covers essential topics to help you handle the changes that the disease can bring. Each in-person session lasts an hour or less, with new classes starting this week in #Farnham, #Guildford and #Milford, and #Staines following in November. Even if you can’t make the first session, you’re welcome to join anytime. Locations are based on demand so it’s worth registering your interest wherever you live. See orlo.uk/PBTOt or call 0300 200 1005 (text 07527 182 861 for the deaf or hard of hearing).

Join us on Saturday 4th October at @eghamlib for our Fun Palace event from 10am - 2pm. We will be hosting activities and workshops from talented locals such as Crafts, Sewing, Paper Flowers, A Healthcare Activity and Junk Modelling. @SurreyLibraries #lovelibraries

Getting older or help take care of an elderly parent? If you can't make it to one of our in-person events, don’t miss Wednesday's (30/9) FREE online presentation from @AgeUKSurrey that'll help you prepare for later life. Hear about support options, finance and more. Book at orlo.uk/HAFOx

This week at @eghamlib... We have all our usual activities planned, on Saturday, join us for an epic Fun Palace event from 10am - 2pm at which we will offer a series of events and workshops run by talented people from our local community. @SurreyLibraries #lovelibraries

One million half price bus journeys have now been taken by under 20s using the Surrey LINK card. More here: orlo.uk/QzX09

Join us for an evening with Helen Castor and Dan Jones, discussing their books 'The Eagle and the Hart' and 'The Henry V'! Tickets cost £7. Books can be purchased on the night from our partners, Waterstones Staines. If you'd like to join, please book via Eventbrite.

This summer, hundreds of volunteers helped thousands of children to complete their challenge and join in with all sorts of activities- we could not have done it without them. So it seems only fair we say an enormous THANK YOU to all the volunteers who helped us this year. We hope to see you again next year! #SummerReadingChallenge #SRC2025 #WhereItHappens

BBC's 500 Words competition has launched this week! 🎉 UK’s biggest story-writing competition for children 5 to 11 years old encourages children to write a story that is 500 words… or less! Spelling, punctuation and grammar are not marked, it’s all about the creativity! Tips? "Write a story you would love to read". 🧡 The entries need to be submitted on the competition website by Friday 7 November (9pm). #BBC500Words

Need urgent mental health support? We’re here for you. If you or someone you care about is in crisis, help is available 24/7. Call our free, confidential crisis line anytime at 0800 915 4644. You’re not alone. For more crisis options, visit bit.ly/4fgkm34

There are a wide range of local and national organisations that can offer support to families experiencing financial difficulties. Our organisations offering financial help to families web page, provides suggestions of services who may be able to assist: orlo.uk/Gezsa