Special Events

Stoneleigh Community Library hosts many different events and activities.  Please keep an eye on our Social Media accounts, and this website, for information about what's on.

There is also information about What's On in other Surrey Libraries on the Surrey Libraries Website.

Spring Reading Challenge

23rd April 2024 to 4th June 2024

Free books for World Book Night 2024The launch of this year's Spring Reading Challenge coincides with World Book Night, and the theme is Quick Reads.
The challenge is to read just 4 short books (fewer than 250 pages) over 6 short weeks (23rd April to 4th June).
Anyone completing the challenge can enter a prize draw, giving them the chance to win a £25 book token.

World Book Night

Tuesday 23rd April 2024 17.30 to 21.00

Bibliophiles, reading enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys a good tale are invited to Stoneleigh Community Library on Tuesday 23rd April for a special World Book Night celebration. This free event for adults runs from 5.30 pm until 9.00 pm, packed full of literary delights.

Kicking off the festivities is the launch of the Spring Reading Challenge (see above), offering the perfect motivation to pick up some fantastic new reads. Those feeling competitive can pit their book knowledge against others in a fun book quiz.  The prize will be a set of books from the World Book Night booklist.  Quiz sheets will need to be completed and handed in by 8:30pm; the winning entry will be announced at 9:00pm.

For bibliophiles struggling to decide what to read next, the event provides the chance to choose a free pre-loved book to take home and cherish. Attendees are also encouraged to share their top book recommendations with fellow literature lovers.

Woman Blowing Confettii off a bookFuelling the festivities will be complimentary drinks and snacks to keep energy levels high throughout the evening's activities. But the true highlight promises to be captivating performances by the renowned Surrey Storytellers group at 7.30 pm and 8.30 pm.

As we say: "A little reading can go a long way. It can connect us to others, spark curiosity, boost our self-esteem and support our mental health."

With such an enticing evening planned, why not pop in?