@AddlestoneLib

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

 Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 2AF
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Join us on Saturday for an extra special Rhymetime with special guest: author, Emily Bardwell who will be reading her Children's book 'Ellie the Crocodile goes to gymnastics', and doing a Q+A about it.
A poster promoting the Emily Bardwell author event at Addlestone Library. On the left hand side is a picture of the cover of the book 'Ellie the Crocodile goes to gymnastics' by Emily Bardwell. In the top corner is a title reading 'Rhymetime and Author Event', 'Free Event no need to book'. To the right reads 'Saturday 5th April, 11am, Addlestone Library. Text beneath that reads 'Author Emily Bardwell will be reading her book ‘Ellie the Crocodile goes to gymnastics’, doing a mini Q+A, and encouraging some creative flair with some specially themed colouring and the opportunity to buy a signed copy of her book.'

ALT A poster promoting the Emily Bardwell author event at Addlestone Library. On the left hand side is a picture of the cover of the book 'Ellie the Crocodile goes to gymnastics' by Emily Bardwell. In the top corner is a title reading 'Rhymetime and Author Event', 'Free Event no need to book'. To the right reads 'Saturday 5th April, 11am, Addlestone Library. Text beneath that reads 'Author Emily Bardwell will be reading her book ‘Ellie the Crocodile goes to gymnastics’, doing a mini Q+A, and encouraging some creative flair with some specially themed colouring and the opportunity to buy a signed copy of her book.'

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Starting tomorrow: ♻️ Addlestone Library Book Swap in celebration of Libraries Green Week. Runs from Tuesday 8 October to Saturday 12 October. Bring a book and swap it with one of our book-sale books. Find a new favourite and save money and paper too! #GreenLibrariesWeek
Poster with the inclusive dates of the Addlestone Library book swap event, 8 - 12 October. Includes the Green Libraries Week logo and Addlestone Library's other social media page names.

ALT Poster with the inclusive dates of the Addlestone Library book swap event, 8 - 12 October. Includes the Green Libraries Week logo and Addlestone Library's other social media page names.

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286 children in Addlestone have signed up for the #SummerReadingChallenge so far, and Pebble 🐧 is coming to visit our Marvellous Party this Saturday (31st August) to celebrate!
Addlestone Library's Marvellous Makers Summer Reading Challenge Marvellous Party! Saturday 31st August, 10am to 4.30pm. Meet Pebble at 10am, 11am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm. All day: Take part in the Summer Reading Challenge, Make fabulous origami, Make cool badges (25p/badge), Try our sticker book lucky dip (£2), Read + Borrow Books.

ALT Addlestone Library's Marvellous Makers Summer Reading Challenge Marvellous Party! Saturday 31st August, 10am to 4.30pm. Meet Pebble at 10am, 11am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm. All day: Take part in the Summer Reading Challenge, Make fabulous origami, Make cool badges (25p/badge), Try our sticker book lucky dip (£2), Read + Borrow Books.

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We are hiring! Come and work in our awesome library (and @ChertseyLib too!) 📚 We’re looking for: • Branch Manager (21 hours per week) • 2 Library Assistants (18 hours per week) • 2 Library Assistants (15 hours per week) Apply on our website: surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/
A library assistant with a cool rainbow lanyard running D&D in the library. Text reads Library Assistant and Branch Manager vacancies. Addlestone and Chertsey Libraries. Part-time, 15 to 21 hours per week. Closing date: 11th August 2024. Apply now: www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs

ALT A library assistant with a cool rainbow lanyard running D&D in the library. Text reads Library Assistant and Branch Manager vacancies. Addlestone and Chertsey Libraries. Part-time, 15 to 21 hours per week. Closing date: 11th August 2024. Apply now: www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs

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The Summer Reading Challenge is upon us! ☀️📚 85 children in Addlestone have signed up so far, and Holy Family are currently in the lead (with last year's champions, Ottershaw, close behind).
Summer Reading Challenge wall display at Addlestone library with about 80 names on!

ALT Summer Reading Challenge wall display at Addlestone library with about 80 names on!

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It's almost summer time, which means it's almost Summer Reading Challenge time... and we're throwing a party! ☀️🎈📚 Join us on Saturday 6th July to meet Pebble the penguin and celebrate the launch of #MarvellousMakers! 🐧🖌️
Addlestone Library's Marvellous Makers Summer Reading Challenge Launch Party! Saturday 6th July, 10am to 4.30pm Meet Pebble: 10am, 11am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm All day: - Join the Summer Reading Challenge (free) - Make fabulous origami (free) - Make cool badges (25p/badge) - Try our sticker book lucky dip (£2) - Get your own library card (free) - Read and borrow books (free)

ALT Addlestone Library's Marvellous Makers Summer Reading Challenge Launch Party! Saturday 6th July, 10am to 4.30pm Meet Pebble: 10am, 11am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm All day: - Join the Summer Reading Challenge (free) - Make fabulous origami (free) - Make cool badges (25p/badge) - Try our sticker book lucky dip (£2) - Get your own library card (free) - Read and borrow books (free)

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We are proud to host the Qur'an exhibition organised by the Ahmadiyya Muslim community! On display until 1 May, promoting peace, harmony, and understanding of the Holy Qur'an and Islam. Please visit: alislam.org or loveforallhatredfornone.org @SurreyLibraries @alislam xitter.cf/AddlestoneLib/status/1…
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There are Rainbowsaurus characters hidden around our children’s library! 📚 🌈🦕 If you find all 12, you can win an incredibly cool certificate! 🔎
a rainbowsaurus who's just found the indigo bear hidden on the side of the picturebook tunnel in the library

ALT a rainbowsaurus who's just found the indigo bear hidden on the side of the picturebook tunnel in the library

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Our brilliant work experience students from @jubileehigh have been helping us today with all sorts of library jobs, including Rhymetime, shelving, and refreshing the display board — this is their progress so far! (doesn’t it look awesome?) 🥰🎶
display board in library with a penguin holding a ukulele in a field of flowers

ALT display board in library with a penguin holding a ukulele in a field of flowers

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Celebrate Mothering Sunday at Addlestone Library with our lovey Mother's Day Craft on Tuesday 5 March! 🥰 We'll be making Flower Cards! Taking place at 11.30, right after Rhymetime, tickets cost £1 per family! ❤️ @SurreyLibraries xitter.cf/AddlestoneLib/status/1…
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Join us tomorrow at 3pm for our first Christmas Craft, we'll be making Christmas Cards! 🎄 We've got more crafts on Wednesday, making Curled Paper Christmas Trees, and Friday, making Christmas Garlands. ❤️ Crafts cost £1 per child, no booking required. 😊 @SurreyLibraries
A Christmas Card with a paper Santa Claus on the front

ALT A Christmas Card with a paper Santa Claus on the front

Christmas Cards in front of a small Christmas Tree and Pebble the Penguin

ALT Christmas Cards in front of a small Christmas Tree and Pebble the Penguin

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Pebble is super excited because at 3pm tomorrow (Tuesday 19th December), we’re making Christmas cards! 🎄 This event is suitable for children aged 3+, and costs £1 per child!
Pebble the penguin with beautiful handmade Christmas cards

ALT Pebble the penguin with beautiful handmade Christmas cards

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