Happy Birthday J.M. Barrie Scottish novelist and playwright who created Peter Pan, born in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland #OTD 1860. On the shelves Surrey Libraries UK

“All the world is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust.” ― J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan

Happy Birthday to Howard Carter British archaeologist and Egyptologist who found King Tutankhamun's tomb, born in London #OTD 1874. Ancient Egypt still fascinates & we have plenty of books on the subject Surrey Libraries UK

“...as my eyes grew accustomed to the light, details of the room within emerged slowly from the mist, strange animals, statues, and gold - everywhere the glint of gold..." Howard Carter

Happy Birthday to Alan Bennett, English playwright and actor (The Madness of King George, The History Boys), born in Armley, Leeds #OTD 1934. His numerous works are on the shelves Surrey Libraries UK

“What she was finding also was how one book led to another, doors kept opening wherever she turned and the days weren't long enough for the reading she wanted to do.” ― Alan Bennett, The Uncommon Reader

“A book is a device to ignite the imagination.” ― Alan Bennett

The theme for the next meeting of the Cobham Library Reading Friends is... "Memories"! This month's meeting is on Thursday 29th June at 11AM! To sign up, fill in an application via the following link: customer.surreycc.gov.uk/reading-friends Surrey Libraries UK The Reading Agency #readingfriends

Why can't people just sit and read books and be nice to each other? ~David Baldacci✨

Do you have some spare time over the summer? Join us as a Summer Reading Challenge volunteer. A great way to give something back, encourage young readers and boost your CV. Apply online on the Surrey Libraries website. Surrey Libraries UK

I can write short books about Sylvia Plath, too! If Red Comet was a marathon, this was a sprint. I highly recommend Oxford University Press’s excellent VSI series. global.oup.com/academic/produ… Oxford Academic #sylviaplath #heatherclark #vsi Photo by Christi Atherton

Made by Katie Green is coming back to Surrey Libraries! Touring SEED, a playful, interactive adventure, inspired by nature and the world around us. 🌱 Suitable for 18 months to 4 years. Starting 7th June at Egham Library & Ashford Library. Find out more & to book: bit.ly/4dJ25uq

Looking to get more active but have a mobility issue due to a health condition? Check out the Elmbridge #wellbeingwalks programme! We offer an inclusive walk or wheel route that accommodates most health conditions. Visit ow.ly/Met750VyO3W to learn more.

Keith Oliver, who lives with dementia and helped develop our #ReadingWell for dementia booklist, wrote this moving poem that captures why reading continues to matter. Read how we’re supporting people living with dementia readingagency.org.uk/one-year-of-im… #DementiaActionWeek

We had a lovely first sketching class with Carol this morning. If you'd like to join, her next session is Friday 20th June Dittons Library. Pop into the library to sign up!

Happy Birthday Mitch Albom, American author, journalist, and musician (Tuesday's With Morrie), born in Passaic, New Jersey #OTD 1958

“Be compassionate ... and take responsibility for each other. If we only learned those lessons, this world would be a better place.” ― Mitch Albom, Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson

We said farewell to Henrik Ibsen Norwegian playwright (A Doll's House, Peer Gynt), dies at 78 #OTD 1906

“Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me light glinting on broken glass.” ― Henrik Ibsen

“Yet he refused to be depressed. Instead, Morrie had become a lightning rod of ideas.” ― Mitch Albom, Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson