Official account for Ash Library. There's more to your local library than just books! Get the latest information, events & releases from your local library.

Ash
Joined August 2011
Celebrate #NationalPoetryDayand check out 'Words in Focus', a gorgeous poetry anthology accompanied by landscape photographs of Surrey, created by Surrey Libraries @SurreyLibraries in partnership with The Bluehouse Festival @BluehseFest and Hurtwood Press @hurtwoodbooks.
1
3
66
This #NationalPoetryDay, we're celebrating our The Surrey Poet Laureateship Poetry Hub group with this amazing display of their own poems ✒️ PLUS check out the display we've put together of our poetry books. #Poetry #PoetryCommunity #FarnhamLibrary #SurreyPoetry
2
8
133
Join bestselling author #AnnBennett for a fascinating discussion about her #HistoricalFiction books and what inspires her work. Tickets cost £4 per person, including refreshments. Book your place by speaking to a member of staff or emailing us at [email protected]
3
1
2
376
Join us on Tuesday 9th September for a discussion with Dr Christopher Herbert about his new biography of #HenryAusten. Get your tickets via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/jane-aust… #JaneAusten250 #JaneAustenFestival #AuthorTalk #AuthorEvent #Farnham #SurreyLibraries #JaneAusten
2
2
130
Join us on Saturday 13th September for a #SummerReadingChallenge Finale at Farnham Library! Craft activities, free refreshments, special guest Adam Gary and local group Hive Helpers await! Express your interest now: forms.office.com/Pages/Respo…
2
1
129
Latest update & online event Our latest video update on devolution & local government reorganisation confirms that Surrey's proposals have been submitted to government. If you'd like to find out more, we're running an online information event on Monday 7 July, 7pm - 8.15pm. 1/5
1
20
10
1,175
Tickets are still available for An Afternoon with Louise Morrish! Come along to hear Louise talk about her award-winning historical fiction novels 'Operation Moonlight' and 'Women of War'. Sign up on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/LouiseMorrishFar… @LouiseMorrish1
1
61
Need a place to study? Super Access offers extended hours and a perfect environment for focusing on your work. Open to library members aged 16+. Available at: Camberley, Dittons, Dorking, Egham, Farnham, Godalming, Horley, Oxted, & Woking libraries. orlo.uk/Q0ZpA
24
3
13
1,487
Happy International Children’s Book Day! #SurreyLibrariesUK is here to inspire young readers with: 📖 Thousands of children’s books 🎭 Engaging storytimes 📚 Fun reading challenges and so much more! What’s a book you loved as a child? @IBBYINT #ICBD25
5
5
177
Happy Eid! Your local library has a wide range of cookbooks, featuring delicious meals for you and your family to enjoy. Featured: The Ramadan Cookbook by Anisa Karolia Rooza by Nadiya Hussain A Taste of Eid by edited by Emma Marsden, with a forward from Saliha Mahmood Ahmed
3
4
253
📚 A FEAST OF FICTION 📚 In recognition of the International Booker 2025 shortlist, we're celebrating translated fiction! Pop into Farnham Library pick up your IBP Reading Challenge postcard! #SurreyLibraries #InternationalBooker2025 #IBPReadingChallenge
1
4
80
Did you know Super Access from @SurreyLibraries is now available at @FarnhamLibrary Super Access is available to those aged 16 and over. Library members can sign up to Super Access for FREE with their existing membership. Find out more: orlo.uk/Gx8OG
15
10
1,007
Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Farnham Literary Festival! Take a look at the link below to see the events coming up this March at Farnham Library!📚 farnhamliteraryfestival.co.u…
1
42
It's not too late to get your ticket for An Evening with Faye Murphy 🎫 Tickets are £3, including refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions and purchase Faye's book! Book on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/27vg5bpl #AuthorEvent #FayeMurphy #LocalAuthor #TheDishonestMissTake
2
1
75
Come along for a super fun Michael the Amazing Mind-Reading Sausage Dog event with author Terrie Chilvers on Saturday 16th November at 10:30am. Book via Eventbrite tinyurl.com/MichaelFarnham @SurreyLibraries @cowfishdreams #FarnhamEvents #SurreyLibraries #WhatsOnInFarnham
2
1
4
1,118
Ash Library retweeted
Our latest Family Matters newsletter is now out! This month edition includes details of services offering emotional support to teenagers, support and tips for parents and details of local events: orlo.uk/dgVFQ
2
89
Join us for the Heads and Tails Tour this November! @AndyCopps and John Kirk share an interactive storytelling performance, exploring folklore and fables of African animals! 🐘🦁 suitable for 3+. More details, including dates, times and locations, here: ow.ly/AYGB50TUEkV
3
4
183
📢 JOB ALERT - CLOSING TOMORROW! 📢 We are looking for a new Library Assistant to join our team, working 36 hours per week at Farnham Library & @AshLibrary. This is a fixed term contract until September 2025. Apply here: surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/search/… Closes 2nd October at 23:59.
1
2
69
October is #BlackHistoryMonth and we're sharing books uplifting Black voices 📚 The Lonely Londoners by Sam Selvon is a devastating and funny account of Windrush-era new arrivals in London. Reserve The Lonely Londoners on the @SurreyLibraries catalogue: tinyurl.com/2wpyhkpj
3
4
217