Helsby Library
Christmas and New Year opening hours
Our libraries will be operating a revised service over the Christmas period. Our opening hours can be found on the council's Christmas and New Year service changes page (scroll down for Libraries). Loans will not be due back on closed days and can be renewed at any time online.
Whilst our libraries are closed over the festive period, you can find alternative warm places to go, near you. More information can be found on the Warm Welcome Spaces website.
We have a wide range of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, eNewspapers and eResources free of charge.
Our libraries are now fine-free for children aged 0 to 12 years so they will no longer be charged for any overdue items. Any pre-existing late charges have been removed from their accounts.
Lower Robin Hood Lane, Helsby, WA6 0BW
- Telephone: 01244 981150
Opening hours
- Monday and Friday: 9.30am - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm
- Tuesday and Wednesday: 9.30am - 1pm, 2pm - 7pm
- Thursday: Closed
- Saturday: 9.30am - 1pm
Resources
Services
- Free Wi-Fi – login with your library card number and PIN/password
Home Library Service
The Home Library Service provides library books and talking books directly to the homes of readers who are unable to collect their own items from a library. If you would like to use the Home Library Service, please ask a member of staff.
We’re always looking for new volunteers and there are a number of ways to help, from selecting items for customers, to driving and dropping off items at customers’ homes. Applications can be made via our Volunteering page.
Regular activities
Tuesday
- Coffee morning: 10am – 11am, 2nd Tuesday of the month. Join us for a cuppa and a chat.
- GoOnline with OPAL: 10am - 12pm, second and fourth Tuesday of the month. General IT support including help with digital devices such as tablets and smartphones and also how to access library eResources such as BorrowBox (eBooks and eAudiobooks) and Libby (eMagazines). Also get support with the NHS app, learn how to order repeat prescriptions, find NHS services and book appointments via Patchs. Booking is preferred but drop in also available. Contact Fiona on 07923 425 239. From January 2025, sessions will move to second Wednesday of the month.
Wednesday
- Colouring, coffee and chat: 11am, weekly.
- Storytime for under fives: 2.15pm - 2.45 pm, weekly. Come and listen to some great stories and make new friends.
- Digital device session: 3pm - 4pm, weekly. Basic help with your digital devices, from tablets to smartphones.
- Not a reading group: 5.30pm - 6.30pm, first Wednesday of the month. Come along for a chat and meet new friends. No reading required! Talk about books that you have read, would recommend and books you would like to read in the future.
Friday
- Rhymetime for under fives: 11 am - 11.30 am, weekly in term time. Great opportunity for pre-schoolers to come and make some noise and meet new friends.
Saturday
- Lego Club: 11am – 12pm, weekly. Creative fun for all the family.
Where is the library? How do I get there?
Directions
The library is next to the Health Centre.
Parking
There is a car park located next to the library.
Disabled parking
Disabled parking is available in the library car park.