Epsom Library celebrates refurbishment this week

To celebrate its extensive refurbishment, Surrey Libraries is holding a Taster Week at Epsom Library from Monday 16 to Saturday 21 June. The newly transformed Library Hub in the heart of Epsom town centre will offer a vibrant programme of free and ticketed activities for all ages.

What’s On

Throughout the week, visitors can enjoy face painting, yoga, author talks, and the library’s regular sessions including Rhymetime, Storytime, digital support, and craft groups.

Councillor Denise Turner Stewart, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Customer and Communities, said:

‘We know that our Library Hubs are in the heart of our thriving and bustling communities. Every effort has been made to ensure that this investment delivers essential services, event, work, study and socialising spaces that our local residents need and want, creating a lasting legacy to serve our communities now and for years to come.’

Two special exhibitions will be on display during the week:

‘In the Margins’ – celebrating the voices of marginalised disabled artists.
Conquest Art Exhibition – showcasing work by individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions.

Daily Activities Schedule

Monday 16 June

10:00am–4:00pm: Digital Skills Support – NHS App help (Drop-in)
10:30–11:00am: Rhymetime (Under 5s, free)
3:00–4:00pm: Knit & Natter Group (Free)
3:45–4:15pm: Craft: Medieval Flags (Ages 4+, £1 suggested donation)

Tuesday 17 June

10:15–10:45am: Storytime (Ages 4–8, free)
3:45–4:15pm: Craft: Helicopters (Ages 4+, £1 donation)
4:00–5:00pm: Author Talk – S.J. Bennett (£6, book via Eventbrite)

Wednesday 18 June

10:00am–12:00pm: Bourne Hall Museum
12:00–2:00pm: Digital Buddy Session (Free, book in person)
2:00–3:00pm: Talk by Surrey History Centre Archivist Julian Pooley (Free, book via Eventbrite)
3:00–4:00pm: Exercise Class with Rainbow Centre (Free, book in person)
3:45–4:15pm: Craft: Pirate Flags (Ages 4+, £1 donation)

Thursday 19 June

10:30–11:00am: Rhymetime (Under 5s, free)
3:45–4:15pm: Craft: Dinosaurs (Ages 4+, £1 donation)
6:00–6:30pm: Choir Performance – Refugee Network Choir (Free, book in person)

Friday 20 June

10:00am–4:00pm: Smoothie Bike – pedal for a fruity reward
2:00–3:00pm: Yoga (All abilities, free, book in person)
4:00–5:00pm: Craft: Butterflies (Ages 4+, £1 donation)

Saturday 21 June – Family Fun Day

9:30–11:00am: Face Painting (Ages 4+, £1 donation)
12:30–2:00pm: Balloon Modelling (Ages 4+, £1 donation)
2:00–3:00pm: Children’s Author Workshop with Sam Stewart (Ages 8–14, £4, book via Eventbrite)
3:45–4:15pm: Craft: Create Your Own Bookmarks (Ages 4+, £1 donation)

Explore the New Library Hub

Epsom Library now features:

Flexible event and performance space
Upgraded furniture and study areas
Two new meeting rooms
Super Access technology: extended access for members beyond staff hours (book an induction in person)

This refurbishment is part of the first phase of the Surrey Libraries Transformation Programme, supported by Surrey County Council’s Land and Property and Capital Projects teams.

The initiative aims to improve accessibility, modernise facilities, and offer more to Surrey’s communities.

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