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This years Warm Welcome starts tomorrow to help our customers through the Autumn and Winter months. Both Caterham Libraries are Warm Welcome venues, feel free to pop in for a hot drink and a book while we're open ☕🧣
TEXT: Warm Welcome Venues safe and friendly places for everyone in Surrey. Caterham Hill Library is a Warm Welcome Venue. As a Warm Welcome Venue, we're a safe place to relax and keep cosy, have a cup of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate, do a puzzle, read a book, play a game, use a computer, and more...

ALT TEXT: Warm Welcome Venues safe and friendly places for everyone in Surrey. Caterham Hill Library is a Warm Welcome Venue. As a Warm Welcome Venue, we're a safe place to relax and keep cosy, have a cup of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate, do a puzzle, read a book, play a game, use a computer, and more...

TEXT: Warm Welcome Venues safe and friendly places for everyone in Surrey. Caterham Valley Library is a Warm Welcome Venue. As a Warm Welcome Venue, we're a safe place to relax and keep cosy, have a cup of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate, do a puzzle, read a book, play a game, use a computer, and more...

ALT TEXT: Warm Welcome Venues safe and friendly places for everyone in Surrey. Caterham Valley Library is a Warm Welcome Venue. As a Warm Welcome Venue, we're a safe place to relax and keep cosy, have a cup of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate, do a puzzle, read a book, play a game, use a computer, and more...

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We are partnering with BookTrust this winter to bring Storytimes to you. Our next Storytime at Caterham Hill is on Saturday 6th December 11-12. Stay warm in our Warm Hub with free hot drinks while keeping your children busy. This event is free and happens every month💙#BookTrust
Poster advertising storytime for children. TEXT: BookTrust Storytime Caterham Hill Library On the first Saturday of every month! Next date: Saturday 6th December from 11-12. FREE EVENT for getting children aged 5 and under involved in reading and learning! In partnership with BookTrust.

ALT Poster advertising storytime for children. TEXT: BookTrust Storytime Caterham Hill Library On the first Saturday of every month! Next date: Saturday 6th December from 11-12. FREE EVENT for getting children aged 5 and under involved in reading and learning! In partnership with BookTrust.

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Make sure you pop into Caterham Valley Library on Saturday 22nd November to get warm and listen to some lovely stories to bond with your child. For ages 5 and under, and completely free! Free hot drinks are also available for this year's warm hub! ☕📖
TEXT: BookTrust Storytime. Come and have fun at Storytime! Get into reading with children aged 5 and under. Caterham Valley Library. Saturday 22nd November 11-11:30am. Come and have fun with stories, it's free!

ALT TEXT: BookTrust Storytime. Come and have fun at Storytime! Get into reading with children aged 5 and under. Caterham Valley Library. Saturday 22nd November 11-11:30am. Come and have fun with stories, it's free!

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The Barclays Community Banking Van will be at Caterham Hill tomorrow from 9:30am-1pm, and will return on Saturday 6th December in case you miss it.
BARCLAYS COMMUNITY BANKING VAN AT CATERHAM HILL The Barclays community banking van will be parked up at Caterham Hill Library on Saturday 1st November and Saturday 6th December from 9:30am-1pm.

ALT BARCLAYS COMMUNITY BANKING VAN AT CATERHAM HILL The Barclays community banking van will be parked up at Caterham Hill Library on Saturday 1st November and Saturday 6th December from 9:30am-1pm.

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Welcome back Retro Games Week - in partnership with That Retro Place! Make sure you book a slot this week to get a chance to play the games we have on offer! Perfect free activity for your kids during half term. There are two consoles available at each branch.
Poster advertising Retro Games Week at Caterham Libraries. TEXT: Retro Games Week at Caterham Libraries. Games and consoles provided by That Retro Place (21 High Street Caterham CR3 5UE). Booking required! Please book at desk or VIA branch email caterhamvalley.library@surrey.cc.gov.uk OR caterhamhill.library@surreycc.gov.uk. During the following dates: Tuesday 28th October at both Libraries, Wednesday 29th October at Caterham Valley only, Thursday 30th October at both. Friday 31st October at both, and Saturday 1st November at both.

ALT Poster advertising Retro Games Week at Caterham Libraries. TEXT: Retro Games Week at Caterham Libraries. Games and consoles provided by That Retro Place (21 High Street Caterham CR3 5UE). Booking required! Please book at desk or VIA branch email [email protected] OR [email protected]. During the following dates: Tuesday 28th October at both Libraries, Wednesday 29th October at Caterham Valley only, Thursday 30th October at both. Friday 31st October at both, and Saturday 1st November at both.

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Please book at the desk or via our branch email 🎮💙
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Visit our Barclays Van at Caterham Valley Library on Saturday 18th October and at Caterham Hill Library on Saturday 1st November for our fraud and scams awareness events!
Don't miss our fraud and scams event Barclays Van, Caterham Valley Library, CR3 6JG Saturday 18th October at 9:30am to 1pm

ALT Don't miss our fraud and scams event Barclays Van, Caterham Valley Library, CR3 6JG Saturday 18th October at 9:30am to 1pm

Don't miss our fraud and scams event Barclays Van, Caterham on the Hill Library, CR3 5TP Saturday 1st November at 9:30am to 1pm

ALT Don't miss our fraud and scams event Barclays Van, Caterham on the Hill Library, CR3 5TP Saturday 1st November at 9:30am to 1pm

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Our upcoming Green Libraries Week! We have lots of fun events on including the return of Retro Games in partnership with That Retro Place. Make sure you book your slot. You can contact us at [email protected] and [email protected] 🌈
GREEN LIBRARIES WEEK 27th October - 1st November RETRO GAMES Tuesday 28th October - Saturday 1st November at both Caterham Libraries please book your slot at the desk or by emailing the corresponding library SUPER SOCKS PARTY Tuesday 28th October from 11-12 at Caterham Hill Library. Wednesday 29th October from 11-12 at caterham valley £2pp please Book at the desk or by emailing the corresponding library Wear your Funky Socks and join us for stories, songs, colouring and Sock Puppet Craft! JUNK MODELING & BOX FORT MAKING Saturday 1st November from 11-12 at both Caterham libraries Free event with no need to book Join us and use your imaginations to turn junk into something great

ALT GREEN LIBRARIES WEEK 27th October - 1st November RETRO GAMES Tuesday 28th October - Saturday 1st November at both Caterham Libraries please book your slot at the desk or by emailing the corresponding library SUPER SOCKS PARTY Tuesday 28th October from 11-12 at Caterham Hill Library. Wednesday 29th October from 11-12 at caterham valley £2pp please Book at the desk or by emailing the corresponding library Wear your Funky Socks and join us for stories, songs, colouring and Sock Puppet Craft! JUNK MODELING & BOX FORT MAKING Saturday 1st November from 11-12 at both Caterham libraries Free event with no need to book Join us and use your imaginations to turn junk into something great

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Join us tomorrow at Caterham Hill Library for storytime and play! From 11 to noon, this event is designed for families with little ones, and is completely free. We have plenty of toys to keep them occupied. It's perfect for a rainy day! Please come along🌈🌻
JOIN US TOMORROW For our Story time and play on the 1st Saturday of the month 11am-12noon at Caterham Hill Library

ALT JOIN US TOMORROW For our Story time and play on the 1st Saturday of the month 11am-12noon at Caterham Hill Library

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We are hosting a Caterham Literary Event at Caterham Valley Library on Saturday 18th October. Book your free ticket at the desk or by emailing [email protected] 📖
Caterham Literary Event​ Saturday 18th October 2025​ Caterham Valley Library, 2pm – 4.30pm​ Light refreshments (small charge)​ Question and Answer session​ Opportunity to purchase authors’ published works​ Featuring:​ David Eve – The Caterham Poet​ Martin Hurcomb – author of The Alba White Mysteries​ Martin Burl - poet​ Valerie Bowes – author of The Legend of Kali Kolsson​ Book your free ticket at Caterham Valley Library​

ALT Caterham Literary Event​ Saturday 18th October 2025​ Caterham Valley Library, 2pm – 4.30pm​ Light refreshments (small charge)​ Question and Answer session​ Opportunity to purchase authors’ published works​ Featuring:​ David Eve – The Caterham Poet​ Martin Hurcomb – author of The Alba White Mysteries​ Martin Burl - poet​ Valerie Bowes – author of The Legend of Kali Kolsson​ Book your free ticket at Caterham Valley Library​

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Our Barclays Community Banking Van is coming to Caterham Libraries during the winter months for anyone in need.
BARCLAYS COMMUNITY BANKING VAN The Barclays community banking van will be parked up at Caterham Hill Library on Saturday 1st November and Saturday 6th December from 9:30am-1pm, and at Caterham Valley Library on Saturday 18th October and Saturday 15th November from 9:30am- 1pm

ALT BARCLAYS COMMUNITY BANKING VAN The Barclays community banking van will be parked up at Caterham Hill Library on Saturday 1st November and Saturday 6th December from 9:30am-1pm, and at Caterham Valley Library on Saturday 18th October and Saturday 15th November from 9:30am- 1pm

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This years Summer Reading Challenge finishes on Saturday 13th September. Encourage your children to complete the challenge and come to the Library to collect the last of their prizes!
ALT TEXT: The Reading Agency Summer Reading Challenge Story Garden One week left! This years Summer Reading Challenge finishes on Saturday 13th September. Encourage your children to complete the challenge and come to the Library to collect the last of their prizes!

ALT ALT TEXT: The Reading Agency Summer Reading Challenge Story Garden One week left! This years Summer Reading Challenge finishes on Saturday 13th September. Encourage your children to complete the challenge and come to the Library to collect the last of their prizes!

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What's on this upcoming week at Caterham Hill Library! Many children have already signed up and started the reading challenge but its not too late to join - sign up online or at the desk now! 🌈📖
TEXT: What's on this week at Caterham Hill Library. Monday 11th August - Saturday 16th August. Free colouring and puzzles available all week. Summer Reading Challenge - sign up online or at the desk! Tuesday 12th August: Free SRC event - Bird spotting, identifying and colouring 11-12. Friday 15th August: Free Pebble Rhymetime 10:30-11am for under 5's, Lego Club 3-4:30pm for ages 5+ £1 pp. Saturday 16th August: Free SRC craft - making caterpillars! Digital support sessions available from 2:30-3:30, please book at the desk or by emailing caterhamhill.library@surreycc.gov.uk

ALT TEXT: What's on this week at Caterham Hill Library. Monday 11th August - Saturday 16th August. Free colouring and puzzles available all week. Summer Reading Challenge - sign up online or at the desk! Tuesday 12th August: Free SRC event - Bird spotting, identifying and colouring 11-12. Friday 15th August: Free Pebble Rhymetime 10:30-11am for under 5's, Lego Club 3-4:30pm for ages 5+ £1 pp. Saturday 16th August: Free SRC craft - making caterpillars! Digital support sessions available from 2:30-3:30, please book at the desk or by emailing [email protected]

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Thank you to everyone who came to our nature head craft event and made these wonderful creations! Join us for our next activity on Tuesday 12th August at 11am for bird spotting, identifying and colouring 🦉🐦🍂
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What's on this week at Caterham Hill Library. Get started on the Summer Reading Challenge now!
TEXT: What's on this week at Caterham Hill Library. Monday 28th July - Saturday 2nd August. Free colouring and puzzles available all week. Summer Reading Challenge - sign up online or at the desk! Tuesday 29th July: Free SRC craft - rock painting. Friday 1st August: Free Pebble Rhymetime 10:30-11am for under 5's, Lego Club 3-4:30pm for ages 5+ £1 pp. Saturday 2nd August: Free SRC craft - making caterpillars! Free storytime and social 11am for under 5's. Digital support sessions available from 2:30-3:30, please book at the desk or by emailing caterhamhill.library@surreycc.gov.uk

ALT TEXT: What's on this week at Caterham Hill Library. Monday 28th July - Saturday 2nd August. Free colouring and puzzles available all week. Summer Reading Challenge - sign up online or at the desk! Tuesday 29th July: Free SRC craft - rock painting. Friday 1st August: Free Pebble Rhymetime 10:30-11am for under 5's, Lego Club 3-4:30pm for ages 5+ £1 pp. Saturday 2nd August: Free SRC craft - making caterpillars! Free storytime and social 11am for under 5's. Digital support sessions available from 2:30-3:30, please book at the desk or by emailing [email protected]

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What's on this week at Caterham Hill Library. Get started on the Summer Reading Challenge now!
TEXT: What's on this week at Caterham Hill Library. Monday 21st July - Saturday 26th July. Free colouring and puzzles available all week. Summer Reading Challenge - sign up online or at the desk! Thursday 24th July: Free SRC craft - decorate a butterfly! Friday 25th July: Free Pebble Rhymetime 10:30-11am for under 5's, Lego Club 3-4:30pm for ages 5+ £1 pp. Saturday 26th July: Free SRC craft - making caterpillars! Digital support sessions available from 2:30-3:30, please book at the desk or by emailing caterhamhill.library@surreycc.gov.uk

ALT TEXT: What's on this week at Caterham Hill Library. Monday 21st July - Saturday 26th July. Free colouring and puzzles available all week. Summer Reading Challenge - sign up online or at the desk! Thursday 24th July: Free SRC craft - decorate a butterfly! Friday 25th July: Free Pebble Rhymetime 10:30-11am for under 5's, Lego Club 3-4:30pm for ages 5+ £1 pp. Saturday 26th July: Free SRC craft - making caterpillars! Digital support sessions available from 2:30-3:30, please book at the desk or by emailing [email protected]

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This summer, we are hosting many free, fun, family-friendly craft events for children at Caterham Libraries. Just turn up and join the fun! And there's still plenty of time to sign your children up for the Summer Reading Challenge if you haven't already. Happy summer holidays 🌞
TEXT: Summer Holiday crafts for children at Caterham Valley & Caterham Hill Libraries. Decorate a Butterfly: Caterham Valley Library – Friday 25th July 11am-12. Caterham Hill Library – Thursday 24th July 11am-12. Rock painting: Caterham Valley Library – Thursday 31st July 11am-12. Caterham Hill Library – Tuesday 29th July 11am-12. Nature head decorating: Caterham Valley Library - Friday 8th August 11am-12. Caterham Hill Library - Thursday 7th August 11am-12. Bird spotting, identifying and colouring: Caterham Valley Library – Wednesday 13th August 11am-12. Caterham Hill Library – Tuesday 12th August 11am-12. Paper plate flowers: Caterham Valley Library – Thursday 21st August 3pm-4. Caterham Hill Library – Tuesday 19th August 11am-12. Tin can animals: Caterham Valley Library – Wednesday 27th August 11am-12. Caterham Hill Library – Thursday 28th August 11am-12. All events are free though donations are always welcome. No booking required just turn up and join the fun!

ALT TEXT: Summer Holiday crafts for children at Caterham Valley & Caterham Hill Libraries. Decorate a Butterfly: Caterham Valley Library – Friday 25th July 11am-12. Caterham Hill Library – Thursday 24th July 11am-12. Rock painting: Caterham Valley Library – Thursday 31st July 11am-12. Caterham Hill Library – Tuesday 29th July 11am-12. Nature head decorating: Caterham Valley Library - Friday 8th August 11am-12. Caterham Hill Library - Thursday 7th August 11am-12. Bird spotting, identifying and colouring: Caterham Valley Library – Wednesday 13th August 11am-12. Caterham Hill Library – Tuesday 12th August 11am-12. Paper plate flowers: Caterham Valley Library – Thursday 21st August 3pm-4. Caterham Hill Library – Tuesday 19th August 11am-12. Tin can animals: Caterham Valley Library – Wednesday 27th August 11am-12. Caterham Hill Library – Thursday 28th August 11am-12. All events are free though donations are always welcome. No booking required just turn up and join the fun!

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What's on this upcoming week at Caterham Hill Library! Make sure you sign your children up for the Summer Reading Challenge this year! 🌞
Poster advertising events at Caterham Hill Library. TEXT: What's on this week at Caterham Hill Library. Monday 14th July - Saturday 19th July. Free colouring and puzzles available all week. Summer Reading Challenge - sign up online or at the desk! Friday 18th July: Free Pebble Rhymetime 10:30-11am for under 5's. Lego club 3-4:30pm for ages 5+ £1pp. Saturday 19th July: SRC free caterpillar craft. Digital support sessions available from 2:30-3:30pm, please book at the desk or by emailing caterhamhill.library@surreycc.gov.uk

ALT Poster advertising events at Caterham Hill Library. TEXT: What's on this week at Caterham Hill Library. Monday 14th July - Saturday 19th July. Free colouring and puzzles available all week. Summer Reading Challenge - sign up online or at the desk! Friday 18th July: Free Pebble Rhymetime 10:30-11am for under 5's. Lego club 3-4:30pm for ages 5+ £1pp. Saturday 19th July: SRC free caterpillar craft. Digital support sessions available from 2:30-3:30pm, please book at the desk or by emailing [email protected]

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What's on this week at Caterham Hill Library! We encourage all parents of young children to sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge. It is completely free and encourages children to pick up six books over the summer with prizes in store as rewards for completion. Start now!
Poster advertising events at Caterham Hill Library. TEXT: What's on this week at Caterham Hill Library. Monday 7th July - Saturday 12th July. Free colouring and puzzles available all week. First week of the Summer Reading Challenge - sign up online or at the desk. Friday 11th July: Free Pebble Rhymetime 10:30-11am for under 5's. Lego club 3-4:30pm for ages 5+ £1pp. Saturday 12th July: Children's crafts available all day. Digital support sessions available from 2:30-3:30pm, please book at the desk or by emailing caterhamhill.library@surreycc.gov.uk

ALT Poster advertising events at Caterham Hill Library. TEXT: What's on this week at Caterham Hill Library. Monday 7th July - Saturday 12th July. Free colouring and puzzles available all week. First week of the Summer Reading Challenge - sign up online or at the desk. Friday 11th July: Free Pebble Rhymetime 10:30-11am for under 5's. Lego club 3-4:30pm for ages 5+ £1pp. Saturday 12th July: Children's crafts available all day. Digital support sessions available from 2:30-3:30pm, please book at the desk or by emailing [email protected]

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Our applications for SRC volunteers are now open! Apply on the Surrey Libraries website or feel free to come in and speak to staff between the 9th and 18th July if you have any questions.
Poster searching for summer volunteers at the Library. TEXT: VOLUNTEER THIS SUMMER Are you interested in becoming a Summer Reading Challenge volunteer, but not really sure what it's all about? We are inviting you to visit Caterham Hill or Caterham Valley Library for a quick chat with out staff to answer any questions you may have about the role. You can come in at 4:15pm when our branches are open between 9th - 18th July to learn more.

ALT Poster searching for summer volunteers at the Library. TEXT: VOLUNTEER THIS SUMMER Are you interested in becoming a Summer Reading Challenge volunteer, but not really sure what it's all about? We are inviting you to visit Caterham Hill or Caterham Valley Library for a quick chat with out staff to answer any questions you may have about the role. You can come in at 4:15pm when our branches are open between 9th - 18th July to learn more.

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