I’ve just realised that the darkest ten weeks of the winter are behind us & just now we’re gaining 2 minutes of daylight each day here in the UK. A hopeful thought 🌿
To celebrate Black History Month come to our fantastic Carnival Storytime and craft workshop at Banstead Library on Wednesday 29th October 11am-12pm £4 per family ( includes 1 adult and up to 2 children) book a space at the helpdesk❤️💛💚
ALT a poster showing Caroline Muraldo who is running a Carnival storytime and craft event at Banstead library to celebrate Black History Month. It's on Wednesday 29th October 2025 at 11-12, Costs £4 per family ( includes 1 adult and up to 2 children) Cash only, book your space at the Banstead Library helpdesk
Fantastic Competition Alert! Calling children everywhere! Design the poster advertising the Banstead Village Christmas Lights switch on! Entries need to be handed in to Banstead Library by 7th October!
@BansteadLib
ALT Christmas competition to design the Banstead Village Christmas Lights switch on advertising poster for children. Templates available at banstead Library, date for entries to be handed in 7th October at Banstead Library
We're sorry the public PC's won't be available but if you want to come to our fantastic Dementia Aware Information event please do, its very helpful!
@BansteadLib
ALT poster saying public pcs at Banstead Library are unavailable due to a Dementia awareness event 9.30am to 2.30pm on Wednesday 24th September
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.
I've found an academic paper proving that making arrangements of small beautiful things like these👇 alleviates PTSD-this will be part of my collecting & small museums for mental health w'shop Sat 4 Oct.
Recorded in full in case you can't attend the live zoom class, incl 3.5 hrs tuition & 30% off my Etsy shop.
Earlybird price expires in 4 days' time:
workshops.emmamitchell.uk/co…
❤️ We are hugely proud to be publishing Still Bobbi, the captivating memoir from the legendary entrepreneur Bobbi Brown.
Featuring stories of authenticity, resilience and reinvention from the iconic entrepreneur.
Still Bobbi is out today.
💔Forbidden Love - Two hearts collide in a world that won’t let them love.
Don’t miss this amazing retelling of Romeo & Juliet by Guildford Shakespeare Company & @OrangeTreeThtr.
📍 Woking Library - 30 Oct at 3:30pm
🎟️ To book: ow.ly/IhIT50WVJhk@WokingLibrary
ALT Images of actors performing a modern adaptation of Romeo and Juliet on stage, with one holding a transparent umbrella over the other.
Do you know someone who looks after a loved one with Alzheimer's or other dementia? There are FREE awareness and training sessions happening across Surrey, with more planned.
Sessions offer support on up to nine topics. These include dealing with challenging behaviour and developing coping strategies. And they give carers the chance to meet others in the same situation.
Each in-person session lasts an hour or less.
Free classes are currently running in #Bagshot, with classes in #Farnham, #Guildford and #Milford starting soon. But events are based on demand, so it’s worth registering your interest wherever you live.
See orlo.uk/uzLnn
ALT Lady siting at a dining table looking through photo album with adult daughter standing next to her, smiling
🎉 It’s the final day of #HeritageOpenDays 2025!
Check out their blog that will take you behind the scenes of running this amazing festival and introduce you to some friends and fascinating stories along the way.
🔗 ow.ly/opF250WMNZP#HOD2025#BehindTheScenes
ALT 8 images of historical locations in Surrey that are running tours and events as part of the Heritage Open Days 2025. Locations include:
Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking
Ash Museum, Ash
A historic vehicle display, Reigate
Abbots Hospital, Guildford
St Martha's Church, Guildford
Royal Holloway University, Egham
Gatton Park, Reigate
Brookwood Military Cemetery, Brookwood
🎉📚 Celebrate 50 years of fun learning with the special anniversary edition of Richard Scarry's beloved classic! 🐰✨ Perfect for helping kids get back into the school groove, this delightful book makes counting from 1 to 100 a breeze! @richardscarrylove
ALT Photograph of an autumnal-themed book display at Ash Library. The display poster features black text on a background with orange and red autumn leaves.
The text reads:
"Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree."
Emily Bronte, Wuthering Heights
It is officially autumn and you might be wanting to spend some more time in the library. With Super Access, you can access the library from 8am-8pm every day, including bank holidays. Book your short induction session here: tinyurl.com/bdhe6zyj@SurreyLibraries
ALT An autumn leaves graphic design with brown writing in the centre saying 'hello autumn' and the logo for super access beneath it.