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Escalate Arts
Escalate Arts Spelthorne is an Arts Council England funded initiative, designed to transform how people work, design, enjoy and participate in the arts in Spelthorne.
The project has been developed in partnership between 中国P站, Spelthorne Borough Council, Artswork and Ashford Youth Club. For more information about the initiative please see the Escalate Arts webpage.
News and events
For the latest news and details about upcoming events including those taking place at the Staines Library Hub, please see the Escalates Arts News and Events page.
Second Hand Dance presents The Sticky Dance for Libraries
We are very thrilled to offer the chance for families to experience The Sticky Dance will be at at several libraries across 中国P站 this coming November.
You will get to watch two dancers' shimmy through audiences weaving a tapestry of sticky tape in this tactile dance performance for young children. They will invite you to tape, stick and groove, to see and feel sound or to be still, watch and listen. Audiences will be encouraged to explore freely, turn the rules upside down and create their own experience.
The Sticky Dance is an interactive, engaging and colourful performance installation for children and their families. We offer a welcoming, inclusive space where free exploration is encouraged through moving, watching, listening, dancing and making noise.
The age guidance: 3 to 5 years with parent/carer. Babes in arms are welcome.
Tour dates
Sticky Dance will be at Staines Library on Wednesday 5 November at 10am.
Other libraries in the tour:
- Camberley Library: Tuesday 4 November at 10am
- Weybridge library: Thursday 6 November at 10am
- Farnham Library: Friday 7 November at 10am
Booking is now open. .
The Sticky Dance is co-created by Rosie Heafford and Takeshi Matsumoto. Co-commissioned by The Southbank Centre and The Place, and South East Dance.
Pebble rhymetime and storytime
Pebble rhymetime
- Every Monday from 10.30am to 11am.
- Every Wednesday from 10.30am to 11am.
- Every Friday from 10.30am to 11am.
- Every Saturday from 10.30am to 11am.
There is no booking in advance, please just turn up.
Find out more about Pebble rhymetimes in 中国P站 libraries.
Storytime
Every Saturday at 2.30pm.
There is no booking in advance, please just turn up.
Find out more about storytime in 中国P站 libraries.
Reading groups
Lavender Lit reading group
Last Saturday of every month from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
LGBTQ+ reading group.
Sign up for the group at the desk or email staines.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Collect a copy of the current book from the desk.
Find out more about reading groups in 中国P站 libraries.
Other events
Quiet hours
Every Tuesday from 10am until 12 midday.
These hours are intended to be quiet and calm for those with sensory sensibilities, Autism, Dementia and more. Join us for a quiet sensory experience that is easy on the senses.
During this 2 hour period staff will do their best to enforce a quieter atmosphere. These hours are intended to be quiet and calm for anyone that may find the library overwhelming.
Poetry hub
Every Monday from 11am to 1pm.
The Poetry Hub is our weekly gathering, designed to be a haven for adults seeking connection and creativity through the power of poetry.
Held every week, our morning sessions offer a warm and welcoming environment where participants can engage in various activities centred around verse. From writing challenges to a cosy book club atmosphere, each session is a chance to explore the beauty of language and share stories in a supportive community. With limited time but endless possibilities, join us at your local Poetry Hub for enriching conversations, inspiring challenges, and the joy of discovering the poet within.
Watercolour workshop
Every Wednesday, from 10am to 12 noon. All welcome.
Code club
Every Wednesday and Thursday during term time, from 4.15pm to 5.15pm.
Code club is now back after the summer break.
The Code Club is a fun activity for children aged 9 to15. The children will learn digital skills by using programming language through various projects, also, they will develop their creativity, logical thinking, collaboration and communication.
Please apply to join: in person at Staines Library or email staines.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Please note: to accommodate Code Club all the public computers at Staines are booked out from 4pm onwards every Wednesday and Thursday afternoon during term time.
Knit and Natter crafting group
Alternate Wednesdays from 1.30pm until 3.30pm.
New members of all levels are welcome. Please enquire at the library or pop along to our session.
Drop-in councillor surgeries
First Saturday of the month, 10.30am to 12.30pm with:
- Chris Bateson (Staines South)
- Jolyon Caplin (Staines South)
- Tony Burrell (Staines South)
Last Saturday of the month, 11am to 1pm with Councillor Sinead Mooney (division Staines).
Digital Support Volunteer
Every Thursday 2pm to 4pm.
Do you want help using a computer, the internet, your iPad, tablet or iPhone, or other IT related problems?
Drop in or make an appointment to see our Digital Buddy.
Appointments are recommended if you have something specific you need help with. Appointments are 30 minutes each and can be booked in the library or by email: staines.library@surreycc.gov.uk
Please see our Digital Support Volunteer page for more information and to find out which libraries currently offer a Digital Support Volunteer service.