Bagshot Village Community Library

Located in the 'old' part of the High Street..

Opening times

Mon 2 – 5 pm   (closed Bank Holidays)
Tues 2 – 5 pm
Wed 2 – 5 pm
Thurs 10 am – 1 pm
Fri 2 – 5 pm
Sat 10 am – 1 pm

Rhyme time (for under 5s) Friday afternoons starting at 2:15 for about half an hour.

Lego Club (for 6+) Saturday mornings from 11 -12. Parential supervion is required.
This is regular Lego, not Duplo, though a small amount to Duplo is also available.

You can check when books are due back, or renew your loans, by logging into your account at https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/libraries

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Who Do You Think You Are?

You've seen the TV programme. Now research your own ancestors using FREE resources in our library.

Join one of our 'getting started' sessions and find out how to do it.

For more details and to book your place see below.

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Resources available in our library include:

About us

Bagshot Village Community Library is run and staffed by volunteers working in conjunction with SCC Libraries.  Most volunteers help for a 3 hour session a few times a month.  Interested?  Please pop in and talk to us to find out more. We would love to welcome you to our team.

Special events

Special events are held from time to time – watch out for details.

Children

We welcome children.   We have a dedicated children's area with books for all ages. 

Children can have their own membership card.


  

Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times, including when participating in clubs.

See above for Rhyme time and Lego Club.

On-line access

On-line access to e-books, e-audio books and e-magazines and on-line access to some reference sources is available from home.
Visit SCC libraries at www.surreycc.gov.uk/libraries

Borrowing from, and returning books to, other libraries.

Surrey Libraries are part of a consortium of libraries in the South East.  You can borrow books from any one, and return them to any library in the consortium.  See here for a list of libraries. (pdf)

Contact information

High Street, Bagshot, Surrey, GU19 5AH
Tel: 0300 200 1001
Email:
Website: www.surreycc.gov.uk/libraries/your-library/find-your-nearest/bagshot-village

 

You’ve seen Who Do You Think You Are on TV.

Now find out about your ancestors.  Get started with one of our free introductory sessions.  

Who are they intended for?
Beginners. Anyone who is just starting family history research. No prior experience is assumed.
   
What counts as a 'beginner' as I've done some research?
You are welcome to participate even if you have already started your journey, but you will need to accept that some of the content will be a 'refresher' rather than being new.
 
What is covered?
The process for tracing your ancestors back in time.
The historic data that lets you do this.
The Internet sites that enable you to access this data for free
Some of the pitfalls when interpreting the data.
Keeping records & preserving documents
Each session ends with hand-on when you have the opportunity to put into practice what you have heard.
 
Is this a course or just one-off?
This is a single 2 hour session to get you started.
   
How much does it cost?
The session is free.  We ask for a 25p contribution to costs which includes a hand-out. 
 
What do I need to bring?
Your library membership card. If you have not used your card for a while it may no longer be valid. You can check by trying to log in here and if necesary (re)join.
Pencil & paper to make notes, though the hand-out will save you writing down Internet addresses.
 
Will I be able to record what I find in the hands-on?
Yes. You can make notes, take a photograph of the screen, print to the library's printer (standard SCC print charges apply) and save to a USB memory stick.

Do I need to prepare for the hands-on?
We suggest you think of an ancestor who lived in England or Wales, was alive in 1910, preferably with a not-too-common surname name (Smith, Jones, Brown etc are too challenging for your first search) and about whom you know enough to be able to recognise them from among others (a few of approx date and place of birth, where they may have lived, parents, siblings, as these all help to be confident that you have found the right person).
 
Is family history research an expensive hobby?
No. You can get a long way without any cost by using resourses that are free on the Internet, or in SCC libraries.
 
Where and when are the sessions?
Sessions are held in Bagshot Library at times when it is not open to the public and our volunteer leader is available. This usually means Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday mornings from from 10 - 12 am and Thursday afternoons from 2 - 4 pm.  Session don't run every week. We will agree a date with those who wish to attend.
   
Do I need to book?
Yes. The group size is very small and booking is essential.
    
How do I book?
Send an email to family@bagshotvillage.org.uk with your contact details and an indication as to what days of the week you could attend.