@HorleyLibrary

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.

 Horley, Surrey, England.
surreycc.gov.uk/horleylibrary
Joined September 2011
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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: [email protected] @SurreyLibraries
Graphic with a dark blue background that reads "BBC 500 Words Creative Writing Workshop. Wednesday 29 October 2.30-3.30pm for 5-11 year olds. £1/child payable on booking.

ALT Graphic with a dark blue background that reads "BBC 500 Words Creative Writing Workshop. Wednesday 29 October 2.30-3.30pm for 5-11 year olds. £1/child payable on booking.

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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: [email protected] @SurreyLibraries @SurreyFIS @YMCAEastSurrey @SurreySENDLO
Sensory Rhymetime at Horley Library. Saturdays: every 4 weeks. 10.30-10.50am 0-4yrs and 11.10-11.30am 5-9 yrs. To book email us at horleylibraryevents@surreycc.gov.uk

ALT Sensory Rhymetime at Horley Library. Saturdays: every 4 weeks. 10.30-10.50am 0-4yrs and 11.10-11.30am 5-9 yrs. To book email us at [email protected]

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Horley Library retweeted
Oxted Library@OxtedLibrary6 Oct 2025
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
A pale yellow background with examples of Little Gems and Barrington Stoke books, Quick Reads and a mobile phone with the Libby App on, Large Print logo and Audio Book logo all for Dyslexia Awareness Week.

ALT A pale yellow background with examples of Little Gems and Barrington Stoke books, Quick Reads and a mobile phone with the Libby App on, Large Print logo and Audio Book logo all for Dyslexia Awareness Week.

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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
Photo of a row of books on a library shelf all by Jilly Cooper

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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
Photo of a little boy wearing black shots and a grey t-shirt holding a green creature made out of cardboard

ALT Photo of a little boy wearing black shots and a grey t-shirt holding a green creature made out of cardboard

Photo of an animal made out of cardboard and stripey paper - it has googly eyes and a pink nose. You can see craft materials in the background

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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

FREE maths wizard workshop

Join us for a 1 hour maths adventure where children will solve one-step problems using multiplication and division with an expert tutor!

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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!
Image [Horley Local History Society emblem, above their motto: History is not a thing of the past] Horley Local History Society Saturday History Uncovered! 4 October 2025 From 10am to 12:30pm Every first Saturday of the month Free tea and coffee www.horleyhistory.org.uk

ALT Image [Horley Local History Society emblem, above their motto: History is not a thing of the past] Horley Local History Society Saturday History Uncovered! 4 October 2025 From 10am to 12:30pm Every first Saturday of the month Free tea and coffee www.horleyhistory.org.uk

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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
Photo of an open book and a cup of coffee on a table in a cafe

ALT Photo of an open book and a cup of coffee on a table in a cafe

Photo of the front cover of a booked entitled "A Voice in the Night" by Simon Mason

ALT Photo of the front cover of a booked entitled "A Voice in the Night" by Simon Mason

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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
Celebrating 2 years of Horley Library's LGBTQ+ Reading Friends 2:30-4pm Saturday 4th October This month's theme: local LGBTQ+ history Free refreshments Friendly space

ALT Celebrating 2 years of Horley Library's LGBTQ+ Reading Friends 2:30-4pm Saturday 4th October This month's theme: local LGBTQ+ history Free refreshments Friendly space

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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
Photo of a sandy haired woman in jeans and a stripy top holding 2 books and standing in front of a pale blue bookcase in a library. The bookcase is displaying 4 rows of the same book. The header at the top of the bookcase reads "Book of the Week" in white lettering on a dark blue background.

ALT Photo of a sandy haired woman in jeans and a stripy top holding 2 books and standing in front of a pale blue bookcase in a library. The bookcase is displaying 4 rows of the same book. The header at the top of the bookcase reads "Book of the Week" in white lettering on a dark blue background.

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Horley Library retweeted
SurreyFIS@SurreyFIS22 Sep 2025
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
Photo of a person scanning their library card under a machine which says "LIBRARY" across the top. There is a number pad in the middle of the machine. There are some posters in the background

ALT Photo of a person scanning their library card under a machine which says "LIBRARY" across the top. There is a number pad in the middle of the machine. There are some posters in the background

Photo of the outside of a library building - there are a row of large windows and above these are colouring lettering spelling out "LIBRARY"

ALT Photo of the outside of a library building - there are a row of large windows and above these are colouring lettering spelling out "LIBRARY"

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Horley Library retweeted
Oxted Library@OxtedLibrary20 Sep 2025
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
A poster of the outdoors and two people walking with an image of a health and fitness tracker. It reads 'Off on a Sunday morning walk? Why not borrow a Health & Activity Tracker?'

ALT A poster of the outdoors and two people walking with an image of a health and fitness tracker. It reads 'Off on a Sunday morning walk? Why not borrow a Health & Activity Tracker?'

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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
Photo of a blond woman who is smiling at the camera and holding up a book called "Go as a River". You can see library book shelves in the background.

ALT Photo of a blond woman who is smiling at the camera and holding up a book called "Go as a River". You can see library book shelves in the background.

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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
Photo of a wall of a library with a quote by Albert Einstein which reads "The only thing you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library"

ALT Photo of a wall of a library with a quote by Albert Einstein which reads "The only thing you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library"

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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
A guide for parents and carers of children with additional needs and disabilities poster

ALT A guide for parents and carers of children with additional needs and disabilities poster

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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
Photo of a little blond girl who is smiling, holding here Summer Reading Challenge certificate - her mother is sitting to her right and is also smiling. There are other people in the background and balloons on the wall.

ALT Photo of a little blond girl who is smiling, holding here Summer Reading Challenge certificate - her mother is sitting to her right and is also smiling. There are other people in the background and balloons on the wall.

Photo of two smiling women - the one on the left is holding a photo of a badger and the woman on the right is holding a photo of a shrimp underwater

ALT Photo of two smiling women - the one on the left is holding a photo of a badger and the woman on the right is holding a photo of a shrimp underwater

Photo of a smiling woman in a green sweatshirt, sitting behind a table in a library - the poster on the front of the table reads "badge making". You can see people in the background

ALT Photo of a smiling woman in a green sweatshirt, sitting behind a table in a library - the poster on the front of the table reads "badge making". You can see people in the background

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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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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.
Horley Library@HorleyLibrary10 Sep 2025
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
Blue graphic with red and purple swirls along the top and reads "Sensory Rhymetime at Horley Library. Saturdays: every 4 weeks 10.30-10.50am: 0-4 years and 11.10-11.30am: 5-9 years. To book email us at horleylibraryevents@surreycc.gov.uk

ALT Blue graphic with red and purple swirls along the top and reads "Sensory Rhymetime at Horley Library. Saturdays: every 4 weeks 10.30-10.50am: 0-4 years and 11.10-11.30am: 5-9 years. To book email us at [email protected]

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