Friends of Stoneleigh Library

At Stoneleigh Library we try and support the whole community by encouraging the use of our premises for various activities.

Rhymetimes

Library Rhymetime sessions are aimed at babies and toddlers aged under five, along with their parents and carers.  The events consist of sharing nursery rhymes, action songs and percussion music.  Sessions are free and there's no need to book, just show up - it's fun, interactive and noisy!

Mondays 10.30 am - 11.00 am

** From 16th May onwards, Rhymetime will be held every fortnight (rather than weekly). **

Please come early as places may be limited.

30th May  RHYMETIME/STORYTIME SPECIAL
13th June  RHYMETIME
27th June  RHYMETIME

Diabetes Peer to Peer Support

Meetings, facilitated by Surrey Downs Diabetes UK Group, are held to support people living with diabetes and prediabetes.

Members have the opportunity to discuss individual experiences about diabetes in a "safe" environment and catch-up on the latest diabetes news. The group is focused on living well with diabetes and Type 2 diabetes remission.  For further information:

Telephone: 07957 611759
Email: surrey_downs_diabetes@outlook.co.uk

Mondays 2.30 pm - 4.00 pm

Meetings are held every 4 weeks (except early May Bank Holiday).  Dates for 2022:
30th May
27th June

U3A Epsom and Ewell Flower Arranging

Two groups meet monthly, Group 1 on the third Tuesday and Group 2 on the fourth Friday each month.  Talks cover the basic principles of flower arranging and include practical exercises based on the discussions.  For further information:

Telephone: 020 8391 1116
Email: dandp@blueyonder.co.uk
Website: https://u3asites.org.uk

Tuesdays 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm (Group 1)

Fridays 2.30 pm - 4.00 pm (Group 2)

Stoneleigh Job Club

A community job club for all ages, free to join, run by trained volunteer coaches.  You can book-your-face-to-face-1-1-or-remote-coaching-session-here or just drop in!
For more details call 07941 231072 or email stoneleighjobclub@gmail.com

Stoneleigh Job Club can also be found on:
Facebook: Stoneleighjobclub
Twitter: @stoneleighjobc

Tuesdays: 10.00 am - 12.00 noon

Reading Groups

For book lovers who enjoy meeting like-minded readers and talking about the books they've read, for people who like the challenge of discovering books they wouldn't normally choose.
There are two reading groups, both of them meeting approximately every six weeks.  They are free to join but there is a nominal charge each time they meet (£1.00 - £1.50) to cover the cost of book reservations.  Two books are reviewed at each meeting.

FSL Book Club

For further information email friendsstoneleighlib@gmail.com (please state "FSL Book Club" in the subject/title).

Thursdays: 2.30 pm - 3.30pm

Meeting dates for 2022:
7th July
1st September
6th October
1st December

Stoneleigh Reading Group

For further information email friendsstoneleighlib@gmail.com (please state "Stoneleigh Reading Group" in the subject/title).

Fridays: 2.30 pm - 3.30pm

Meeting dates for 2022:
10th June
29th July
9th September
4th November
9th December

Friday Art Friends

An informal painting group that meets every Friday.
For further information, telephone: 020 8393 1209

Fridays: 10.00 am - 12.00 noon

Creative Writing Group

This small, friendly group meets each month and is for anyone who enjoys the stimulation of writing and learning from one another in a relaxed and informal setting.

This is a free activity with FREE refreshments provided.

For further information please contact William Ward: telephone 07874 896211 or email WilljWard@gmail.com or just turn up - you will be made very welcome!

Fridays 2.30 pm - 4.00 pm (monthly)

Meeting dates and topics for 2022:
17th June - The Universe
15th July - Lazy Day

Board Games Evenings

Stoneleigh Library will be hosting further Board Games nights for adults and children aged 12 and over. Come along on your own or with family and friends.

Board Games Evenings run on the 4th Friday every month.

The next Board Games Evenings are planned for:

27th May at 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm
24th June at 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm

Please bring your favourite board games. You can play your own familiar games or try something new brought by other players.

This is an opportunity to get together with volunteers and other library members, together with friends and families.  All are welcome. 

Just show up - no need to book! 

Free tea and coffee will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and snacks.

Young People's Chess Club

Our Chess Club meets on the last Saturday of every month (except for Christmas and the School Summer Holiday months).  Sessions are held in our Community Room, for 8 to 16 year-olds.

There will be a teaching session for those who don’t know how to play, but overall this is just an opportunity for children to have fun playing and learning about chess together. Pre-booking is not necessary, just come along and join in.

It's a FREE club with FREE refreshments for the children.

No need to book but spaces are limited.

The last Saturday of every month, 2.30 pm - 4.00 pm

The next meeting dates for 2022:

28th May
25th June