Walton library

19/08/2026

Not sure what to read next? Check out our plant themed book display at Walton Library! 🪴

05/08/2026

Making Waves: A Centenary of Weybridge Ladies Amateur Rowing Club 🚣‍♀️🛶

2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Weybridge Ladies Rowing Club! In partnership with Elmbridge Museum, Walton Library is hosting this inspiring talk to celebrate. The session will explore Amy Gentry's remarkable achievements, her pioneering impact on women’s rowing, and the enduring legacy she left at WLARC.

Event info:
-Tuesday 22nd September, 10:30am – 11:30am.
-The event is aimed at adults.
-Please arrive 5 minutes before the start time.

To book online: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-waves-celebrating-a-century-of-weybridge-ladies-amateur-rowing-club-tickets-1992626153465

Or come in-person to Walton Library, and book at the front desk!

24/07/2026

Unearth Elmbridge’s Tudor past this summer!
Back by popular demand, the team is hosting a second ‘Excavating Oatlands’ talk at Walton library on Tuesday 28 July, 10.30am as part of the Festival of Archaeology.
Discover the fascinating story of through archaeological finds and everyday objects uncovered in , and explore the free Excavating exhibition on display at the library until 28 August 2026.
Free event – booking essential: https://ow.ly/kbgK50ZotfN
Explore the exhibition online at https://ow.ly/LyHc50ZotfM

18/07/2026

Back by popular demand!

In partnership with Elmbridge Museum, Walton Library is hosting the Excavating Oatlands Palace event. 🧐

As part of the Festival of Archaeology, this engaging session explores the vital role of amateur archaeology in preserving our local heritage. Discover what lies beneath the surface and enjoy a rare glimpse into life at the historic Oatlands Palace.

Event details:
At Walton Library
Tuesday, July 28
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(Please arrive 5 minutes before the start time)

How to book:
To book a place either sign up at our reception desk or follow the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/excavating-oatlands-a-local-talk-from-elmbridge-museum-tickets-1992625544644

Don’t miss this chance to uncover the past right on your doorstep!

15/07/2026

In July we get to celebrate Disability Pride Month! Our library is an accessible and safe spaces for everyone!
We have curated a book display at Walton Library, so come by and take a look and find yourself a new read for July. ❤️

14/07/2026

The Summer Reading Challenge is underway!

✅ It’s free
✅ It’s fun
✅ It helps keep kids reading all summer long

Find your nearest library running the Challenge or take part online!
👉️ https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/

04/07/2026

01/07/2026

We're excited to share the next chapter of the Summer Reading Challenge!

The Reading Agency is working with RamJam to create a brand new digital platform for the Summer Reading Challenge, helping children stay inspired to read all year round.

Building on the exciting digital rewards introduced for the 2026 Challenge, the new platform will offer personalised reading journeys, achievements, exclusive content and more – all designed to complement the magic of visiting your local library.

We're excited to work alongside libraries and young people across the UK to shape a digital experience that helps even more children discover the joy of reading for pleasure.

Find out more 👉️ https://readingagency.org.uk/summer-reading-challenge-year-round-digital-platform/

26/06/2026

We do have air conditioning at Walton Library so if you are out and about and need to cool down, please come inside.

With a Red Heat alert in place for Friday 26 June the guidance is to stay out of the sun. However if you do need to go out, make sure you carry water, apply sunscreen, wear a hat and loose light-coloured clothes.

For information on keeping safe and well during this hot spell please visit our Heatwave advice page:

Information on how to prepare for a heatwave and reduce risk for vulnerable family or friends who may be affected

26/06/2026

A red heat-health alert remains in place for Surrey, with high temperatures expected today.

Look out for symptoms of heat related illnesses in yourself and others during hot weather. If you or others feel dizzy, weak, sick or are intensely thirsty during hot weather, this may be heat exhaustion. Move to a cool place, rehydrate and cool your body down. More information and advice is available on the NHS website: https://orlo.uk/qCwMk

If you or someone else have symptoms of heat exhaustion that you're struggling to treat or you need advice about, you can call 111 or get help from NHS 111 online.

More heatwave advice is available on Healthy Surrey: https://orlo.uk/LBj2C