Dorking Library

13/10/2026

We asked a local author Steve Griffin what are the books everyone should read, who was his earliest inspiration and what are his favourite books of all time.

Join us for a FREE evening for adults with Steve Griffin.
Thursday 29th October at 5.30pm.
You can book your free place at the desk, drop ins are also welcome.

12/10/2026

October half-term events at Dorking Library! We are very excited for it.

• Gruffalo Granny colouring competition ends 31st October. Pick up your sheet at the helpdesk.
• Saturday 17/10 10.30am & 2.30pm The Other Library live performances. Free, but book at the helpdesk.
• Saturday 17/10 2pm LEGO club. For ages 4+ with an adult. £1 per child, book at the helpdesk.
• Tuesday 20/10 10am Dorking Museum session: old board games. Free drop ins welcome.
• Thursday 22/10 10.30am Little Owl's Woodland adventure (children's author visit with activities). Free, but book at the helpdesk.
• Saturday 24/10 11am Crafts, £1-£2 per child. Drop ins welcome.
• Saturday 24/10 2pm LEGO club. For ages 4+ with an adult. £1 per child, book at the helpdesk.
• Monday 26/10 11am Surrey Wildlife Trust stall & family activities. Free drop ins welcome.
• Wednesday 28/10 11am Maths Wizard Workshop by Explore Learning. Free, but book on Eventbrite.
• Thursday 29/10 5.30pm Steve Griffin Ghost stories for adults. Free, but book at the helpdesk. Drop ins welcome too.
• Saturday 31/10 11am Crafts , £1-£2 per child. Drop ins welcome.

Please note that ALL of our regular events will continue throughout half-term.

06/10/2026

This Saturday at Dorking Library!

Dorking Museum Family Activities at Dorking Library: Join the family activities team for an Autumn Craft Extravaganza on 10 October, 10am - 12 noon
All welcome, no need to book. All materials provided. Children must be accompanied.

06/10/2026

We asked a local author Steve Griffin what book does he wish to read again for the first time, what he is currently reading and who is his favourite villain.

Join us for a FREE evening for adults with Steve Griffin.
Thursday 29th October at 5.30pm.
You can book your free place at the desk, drop ins are also welcome.

30/09/2026

Sketch at the Library Club celebrated 1 year anniversary yesterday. By complete coincidence we ended up working on candles and made a wish for more members!
Sketch at the Library Club is a casual group where you can work on your projects or try out prompts we prepared. Next meeting is on Tuesday 14th October.
The club meets every other Tuesday at 5.15pm, the activity tables are reserved for us from 5pm to 7pm so you can drop in when it suits you.

29/09/2026

Excited about the cooler weather? Get into season with our Autumn Crowns and Masks craft this Saturday! For £2, make gorgeous cardboard masks and crowns to keep. No booking required!

28/09/2026

Join us for a FREE evening for adults with a local author Steve Griffin.
Thursday 29th October at 5.30pm.
You can book your free place at the desk, drop ins are also welcome.

23/09/2026

Come make bad (or good!) art with us! Sketch at the Library Club is celebrating 1 year anniversary on Tuesday 29th September 5.15pm.
We are a casual, relaxed and welcoming group for all abilities and experience. You may want to bring your own materials and projects to work on, but we will supply scrap paper, pencils and prompts to try out.

15/09/2026

This Friday 18 September 2pm - 5pm at Dorking Library.

Pop down to a library near you this Recycle Week! There'll be fun activities for all ages, plus plenty of opportunities to brush up on your recycling knowledge and discover how we can all recycle more at home.

Wednesday 16 September
• Weybridge Library, 10am - 12:30pm
• Godalming Library, 2pm - 5pm

Friday 18 September
• Dorking Library, 2pm - 5pm

Monday 21 September
• Epsom Library, 10am - 12:30pm

Wednesday 23 September
• Addlestone Library, 10am - 12:30pm
• Walton Library, 2pm - 5pm

09/09/2026

Looking for a new colleague at Dorking Library!
• 21h per week
• Closing date 20/09/2026
• Apply now www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs