Official account for Horley Library. Free access to books, computers and much more as well as a host of events! This account is monitored 9am-5pm, Tues-Sat.

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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
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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
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Horley Library retweeted
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
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Today we are celebrating the extraordinary life of prolific author, Jilly Cooper whose death was announced yesterday. Our thoughts are with her family. @SurreyLibraries
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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
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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-5-7 tinyurl.com/Maths-Wizard-7-9 @SurreyLibraries
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Horley Library retweeted
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
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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
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Horley Library retweeted
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
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I saw this wonderful quote on the wall of my home town library when I was visiting recently - absolutely loved it and whole, refurbishment. I have such lovely memories of visiting this library as a little girl. Congratulations @BurtonLibrary on your new look! @SurreyLibraries
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Have you seen the parent/carer guide for children with additional needs and/or disabilities? To find out more, download or request a copy visit: orlo.uk/locPv
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Thank you to everyone who came along to our Summer Reading Challenge Finale event on Saturday! What fun we had with badge making, refreshments, a special Story Garden treasure a hunt and the lovely ladies from the Surrey Wildlife Trust! @SurreyLibraries @readingagency
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Horley Library retweeted
It's Book Club Day UK! Here's some useful information for anyone in a book club, looking for one or wanting to start a new book club. With Surrey Libraries you can: 📚Get multiple copies of the same title. 📚Use library spaces for your meetings. 📚Get support when setting up a new book group. 📚Find a place in an existing reading group. We also recommend checking out Book Club Hub from the @readingagency (bookclubhub.co.uk) as it is full of latest book news, other clubs’ recommendations and exciting giveaways to win books for your book club! Big thank you to @DorkingLibrary for the video and this post! More information about reading groups at Surrey Libraries: surreycc.gov.uk/libraries/ne… #BookClubDayUK [Video desciption: The video opens with a view from behind a row of books on a shelf. A librarian picks up a book and smiles warmly at the camera. In the next clip, she’s seated on a comfy library chair, reading the book she picked up in the previous clip. The third shot returns to the shelves, where she chooses another book. The next clip is a slow pan view of the shelves, with stacked reading group reservations. In the next scene, the librarian holds up 15 copies of fiction title My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan, then 10 copies of the nonfiction title Strong Female Character by Fern Brady. The video then shifts to a tabletop display featuring the Discover Libraries Open Roads promotion. A person off-screen reaches in to pick up a book from it. The next scene features a Libraries Recommends table, showcasing multiple copies of titles available to borrow. A relaxed reading space with a coffee table and comfy chairs is shown next. The following clip starts with the camera pointing at the floor and being gradually lifted to reveal a bookshelf, while someone off-screen browses, picking up and putting back different books. The video ends with a slow pan view of True Libraries tabletop display showing different books in the promotion.]
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Horley Library retweeted
Don’t miss the next Sensory Rhymetime at @HorleyLibrary on Saturday 20 September! The sessions are specifically for children aged 0 to 9 with additional needs and disabilities. Spaces are limited, so booking is essential.
Our next Sensory Rhymetime is on Sat 20 Sept: BOOK NOW. Aimed at SEND families, in an enclosed, calm space supporting play and language. There's low lighting, sensory toys and a ‘quiet’ room available. Find out more: tinyurl.com/SensoryRhymetime @SurreyLibraries @SurreyFIS
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