Library events
We've got lots of events coming up. Have a look at your local library's listings to find out what's happening near you.
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Health and Wellbeing Week (20 - 26 January)
Join us for our annual week of activities, advice and support all centred around improving your health and wellbeing. Find out how your library can help enrich your life.
Monday 20 January
Adult Needlecraft, 5.30pm - 6.45pm: a friendly group covering all areas of needlecraft and all levels of ability.
Wednesday 22 January
Brio Health Checks, 2pm - 4pm: fitness Advice, blood pressure checks, free 7 day passes.
Games Club, 2pm - 5pm: chat and play session.
Thursday 23 January
Rhyme Time, 11.30am - 12pm: join us for singing and instruments. Drop in.
Friday 24 January
Baby bounce: 2.15pm - 2.45pm: for babies 0 - 12 months.
Saturday 25 January
Lego club,10am -12.30pm: get creative with Lego.
Storytime for under 7s: 11.30am - 12pm: Stories for children under 7 years.
Further details of our regular activities can be found on our Barnton Library page.
Health and Wellbeing Week (20 - 26 January)
Join us for our annual week of activities, advice and support all centred around improving your health and wellbeing. Find out how your library can help enrich your life.
Monday 20 January
Jigsaw Club, 10am - 12pm: love jigsaws? All welcome to come along and join others for a few hours of jigsaw fun together. You can help complete our community jigsaw or start one yourself.
Baby Explorers, 10am: the sessions are aimed at new parents with babies aged 0-12 months. A chance for babies to explore their surroundings using sensory toys and for new parents to meet and chat, Drop in.
Tuesday 21 January
Wellbeing Walk, 10am: Join us for fresh air and a chat. Walks will be a gentle pace approximately 45 minutes long around Blacon. Suitable for all abilities. For more information please contact 078724 64989 or email: HealthRanger@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Rhyme Time, 10.30am: songs and rhymes for preschool children. Drop in.
Wednesday 22 January
Scrabble Club, 10am: drop in for a friendly game of Scrabble.
Energy Advice with Citizens Advice Bureau, 10am - 12pm: Citizens Advice will be sharing tips on energy saving and efficiency measures and promoting the Priority Service Register and Big Energy Saving Week.
Lego Club, 3.30pm - 4.30pm: use your imagination to create with Lego.
Thursday 23 January
Colouring Club, 3pm - 4pm: children's colouring club is a great choice to spend time between school and tea-time. Adult supervision is required.
Friday 24 January
Stories and Rhymes, 2.30pm - 3pm: join us for stories, rhymes and lots of fun. Suitable for under 5's.
Saturday 25 January
Family Board Games, 10am - 12pm: drop in for board games for all the family.
Further details of our regular activities can be found on our Blacon Library page.
Health and Wellbeing Week (20 - 26 January)
Join us for our annual week of activities, advice and support all centred around improving your health and wellbeing. Find out how your library can help enrich your life.
Monday 20 January, Health and Wellbeing Marketplace
Morning session, 10am - 1pm
- Deva Point
- Bouncing Back
- Snow Angels
- Healthbox
- Cafe 71/Spider Project
- Alzheimer's Association
- Home Instead
- Sanctuary
- Poverty Truth
- Health Ranger
Afternoon session, 1pm - 4pm
- Here and Now
- Fountains Medical
- Neuromuscular Centre
- Nuffield Health
- Parkinson's UK
- Citizens Advice
- Chester Football Club
- Koala Northwest
- Health Watch
- NHS Involvement, Recovery and Wellness
Tuesday 21 January
Rhyme Time, 10am and 11am: songs and rhymes for preschool children. Drop in, but arrive early as it gets busy.
Family History Buddy, 10am - 12pm: Discover how to begin your family history journey. Get essential tips on navigating genealogy websites, uncovering stories beyond names and dates. Join us in the library to explore the fascinating narratives hidden in your own ancestry. Drop-in.
Wednesday 22 January
Scrabble Club, 10.30am: drop in to the Kitchen for Scrabble, everyone welcome.
Mindful Beginners Crochet, 11am: crocheting can help reduce stress and anxiety, and improve mood and sense of calmness. It can also help to increase focus and improve cognitive functions.
Come along to learn the ropes, twists and knots of beginner’s crochet. Meet Ren and Holly from the library team who will help you get started. Tickets are £4 and can be booked via Mindful Beginners Crochet, Storyhouse, Wed 22 Jan, 11am
No need to bring anything with you, all materials are provided.
Suitable for complete beginners.
Thursday 23 January
Rhyme Time, 10am and 11am: songs and rhymes for preschool children. Drop in, but arrive early as it gets busy.
Chatter and Natter, 2pm - 4pm: A weekly meet-up at Storyhouse to have a chat – a space for people to talk whether its for five minutes while you have a brew, or for an hour of good conversation. This is a free drop-in event.
Friday 24 January
Not a Reading Group, 11am - 12pm: There’s no required reading, just friendly discussions about books that we’ve read, those that we’ve enjoyed, those that we would recommend and those we are looking forward to reading.
Digital Buddies, 11am - 12.30pm: a digital support group run by Here and Now Chester. Advance booking is required. For more details and to book your place, please contact Alan Smith, by phone on 07932 556062 or email digitalbuddieshereandnow@gmail.com
Shared Reading with The Reader, 2pm - 3.30pm: Shared reading group, bringing people together and stories and poems to life. No pressure to talk or to read aloud, you can simply come along and listen. For more details and to book a place, please contact Sheila on 07939 397843.
Saturday 25 January
Crafty Weekends, 12pm - 4pm: There will be a different theme each week and all materials will be provided. Collect your materials from The Den in the children’s library and take them anywhere in the building to make your creation.
Sunday 26 January
Crafty Weekends, 12pm - 4pm: There will be a different theme each week and all materials will be provided. Collect your materials from The Den in the children’s library and take them anywhere in the building to make your creation.
Monday 27 January
Driving Safer for Longer, 2pm - 3pm: this free event is aimed at people aged 65 years and over who have an interest in updating their driving skills and knowledge, as well as for those who want help in adapting to a new vehicle or simply want to gain more confidence.
Book via Drive Safely for Longer, Storyhouse, Mon 27 Jan, 2pm
Further details of our regular activities can be found on our Chester Library at Storyhouse page.
Health and Wellbeing Week (20 - 26 January)
Join us for our annual week of activities, advice and support all centred around improving your health and wellbeing. Find out how your library can help enrich your life.
Monday 20 January
Digital buddy session, 9am - 11am: our digital buddy is here to help with all IT issues. Either drop in or book a half hour session.
Mindfulness Jars, 10.30am - 11.30am: come along and create your own mindfulness jar. Book a place at the library.
Knit and natter, 1pm - 3pm: Bring your knitting, crochet or just meet with others for companionship and a chat whilst knitting or crocheting. Come and join us! And if you don’t already know how to knit you can learn as you go. Drop in.
Tuesday 21 January
Drive safely for longer workshop, 10am - 11am: this free event is aimed at people aged 65 years and over who have an interest in updating their driving skills and knowledge, as well as for those who want help in adapting to a new vehicle or simply want to gain more confidence.
Book via Ticketsource, Drive Safely for Longer, Ellesmere Port Library, Tues 21 Jan, 10am
Family history drop in, 10am-12pm: do you want to find out more about your family history but don’t know where to start? Come along and chat to our family history volunteer.
Baby rhyme and sign (for babies under one), 10.30am - 11am: regular library session, drop in.
English conversation group, 11am - 12pm: relaxed, social group which aims to build confidence in speaking English as well as improving listening skills, through everyday conversations. Ideal for speakers of other languages. Drop in.
Wednesday 22 January, Health and Wellbeing Marketplace
Morning session, 10am - 1pm
- Employment Directions
- Koala North West
- NHS Breast Screening
- NHS Diabetic Eye Screening
- Primary Care Network - York Road Medical Practice
- Cheshire Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services (CYPMHS)
- NHS recovery and wellness
- Health Ranger
Brio health checks, 12pm - 2pm: fitness Advice, blood Pressure checks and free 7 day passes.
Wellbeing walk, 1pm - 2pm: meet outside the Library entrance for a gentle stroll around Whitby Park suitable for all abilities.
Afternoon session, 1pm - 4pm
- Citizens Advice - Energy Information
- NHS Wellbeing Team
- Healthbox
- Employment Support
- Koala North West
- NHS Breast Screening
- NHS Diabetic Eye Screening
- Age UK
- Starting Well
Thursday 23 January
Kids Colouring Club, 3.30pm - 5pm: come along and join us for some after school colouring.
Saturday 25 January
Lego Club, 10am - 12pm: come along and be creative with Lego.
Bin to Brilliant, 11am - 11.45am: creative crafts using recyclable materials.
Further details of our regular activities can be found on our Ellesmere Port Library page.
Health and Wellbeing Week (20 - 26 January)
Join us for our annual week of activities, advice and support all centred around improving your health and wellbeing. Find out how your library can help enrich your life.
Tuesday 21 January
- OPAL Digital Support, 10am - 12pm: digital support and help with the NHS app.
- Brio Leisure, 10am - 2pm: Mini Health Checks, smoking cessation advice, free gym inductions and fitness advice and 7 day passes.
- Knit and Natter, 10.30am - 11.30am: Come along and learn a new skill. Drop in.
- Rhyme Time, 2pm: singing, instruments and lots of fun.
Wednesday 22 January
- Volunteering information day, from 10am: come along and find out about local volunteering opportunities from organisations such as Cheshire West Voluntary Action, Bee Friends, Meet and Eat, Stitch and Knit, STAR Peer Bereavement and Oxfam.
We will be promoting all of the library volunteer roles and the benefits of working with us.
Thursday 23 January, Health and Wellbeing Marketplace
Morning session, 10am - 1pm
- Citizens Advice: energy advice to help you save money on heating bills.
- NHS Recovery and Wellness: meet the team and find out about the support that is available when you’re in recovery.
- Foster 4 Support: find out all about the opportunities available and the impact that you could have on someone’s life.
- Health and Wellbeing coach: get tips and advice from your local wellbeing coach.
- Right at home: organisation offering bespoke care at home to maintain independence. Find out about the variety of care services to seniors and adults with physical needs and learning disabilities.
Afternoon session, 1pm - 4pm
- Bereavement support (1-2pm): advice and guidance from the Bereavement Support Link Worker
- Adult Social Care commissioning team: find out about the support that is available for unpaid carers.
- Frodsham’s Children Centre: services and support available from the Early Years and Starting Well Teams
- Disability Positive: helping people with disability and long term conditions to live well.
- Weaver Vale Housing Trust: get information about support offered by WVHT for all individuals to help them progress in life. The focus is on quality of life, self-confidence, health and wellbeing, finances, training, employment & volunteering.
Friday 24 January
- *NEW* craft group, 10.30am: create mindfulness jars full of positive, wellbeing messages for yourself or friends and family. Drop in.
- Digital Support Session, 2pm - 3pm: basic support with all things digital. Drop in.
Saturday 25 January
- Lego club, 10.30am - 12pm: Come and be creative. Fun for all the family.
Further details of our regular activities can be found on our Frodsham Library page.
Health and Wellbeing Week (20 - 26 January)
Join us for our annual week of activities, advice and support all centred around improving your health and wellbeing. Find out how your library can help enrich your life.
Monday 20 January
Smoking Cessation, 9.30am - 11am: a representative from Brio Leisure will be available to offer advice on smoking cessation and how to book sessions for 1:1 counselling. Use this opportunity to take a step in the right direction for a healthier lifestyle.
Baby Explorers, 10.30am - 12.30pm: the session is aimed at new parents with babies aged 0-12 months. A chance for babies to explore their surroundings using sensory toys and for new parents to meet and chat. Drop in.
Stories and Songs, 2.30pm: stories and songs aimed at pre-school children. Drop in.
Digital Buddy Session, 3.30pm - 6.30pm: our digital buddy is here to help with all IT issues. Either drop in or book a half hour session.
Tuesday 21 January
Coffee and Colouring, 10.30am - 12pm: relax in the warmth with a hot drink and doodle on our colouring sheets. All materials provided.
Wednesday 22 January
Scrabble Club, 10am: drop in for a friendly game of Scrabble.
Rhyme Time, 10.30am: singing and instruments for pre-school children. Drop in.
Digital Buddy, 11am - 12.30pm: our digital buddy is here to help with all IT issues. Either drop in or book a half hour session.
Energy Advice with Citizens Advice Bureau, 2pm - 3.30pm: Citizens Advice will be sharing tips on energy saving and efficiency measures and promoting the Priority Service Register and Big Energy Saving Week.
Lego Club, 3.15pm - 4.30pm: use your imagination to create with Lego. Drop in.
Health Ranger, 2.30pm - 4.30pm: The health ranger will be promoting the benefits of wellbeing and the outdoors.
Thursday 23 January
Craft and Chat, 11am -12pm: Adult craft group. Craft will be provided or bring along your own project for friendly chat and crafting. All abilities welcome.
Adult Board Games, 2pm - 4pm: a selection of board games for adults.
Friday 24 January
Drive safely for longer workshop, 10am - 11am: this free event is aimed at people aged 65 years and over who have an interest in updating their driving skills and knowledge, as well as for those who want help in adapting to a new vehicle or simply want to gain more confidence.
Book via Ticketsource, Drive Safely for Longer, Great Boughton Library, Fri 24 Jan, 10am
Jigsaw Club, 2pm - 4pm: love jigsaws? All welcome to come along and join others for a few hours of jigsaw fun together.
Saturday 25 January
Children's Board Games and colouring: join us for a selection of board games for all the family. Drop in.
Further details of our regular activities can be found on our Great Boughton Library page.
Health and Wellbeing Week (20 - 26 January)
Join us for our annual week of activities, advice and support all centred around improving your health and wellbeing. Find out how your library can help enrich your life.
Tuesday 21 January
- Health Ranger, 10am - 12pm: the health ranger will be promoting the benefits of wellbeing and the outdoors. There will also be info about Brio Leisure services plus 7 day passes.
- Drive safely for longer workshop, 12pm - 1pm: this free event is aimed at people aged 65 years and over who have an interest in updating their driving skills and knowledge, as well as for those who want help in adapting to a new vehicle or simply want to gain more confidence.
Book via Ticketsource, Drive Safely for Longer, Helsby Library, Tues 21 Jan, 12pm
Wednesday 22 January
- Colouring, coffee and chat, 11am: Join us for our regular wellbeing session. All welcome.
- Storytime for under fives, 2.15pm - 2.45 pm: Come and listen to some great stories and make new friends.
- Digital device session, 3pm - 4pm: regular support session on all things digital,, from tablets to smartphones.
- Not a reading group, 5.30pm - 6.30pm: **RELAUNCH** third 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 24 January
- Rhyme time for U5s, 11am: boost your wellbeing by singing lots of rhymes and moving to the music with your little ones. Drop in.
Saturday 25 January
- Lego Club, 11am – 12.30pm: Creative fun for all the family.
Further details of our regular activities can be found on our Helsby Library page.
Health and Wellbeing Week (20 - 26 January)
Join us for our annual week of activities, advice and support all centred around improving your health and wellbeing. Find out how your library can help enrich your life.
Monday 20 January
IT Buddy Session, 10am - 12pm: Bring in your device for free support.
Tuesday 21 January
Knit and Natter, 2pm - 4pm: Drop in, all abilities welcome.
Wednesday 22 January
IT Buddy Session, 2.30pm - 3.30pm: Bring in your device for free support.
Thursday 23 January
International Coffee Morning, 10am - 12pm: would you like to improve your conversational English? Then come along to Hoole Community Centre's International coffee morning. All Welcome.
Friday 24 January
Social Table Tennis and Pickleball, 1.30pm - 3.30pm: great fun for everyone in the main hall.
Further details of our regular activities can be found on our Hoole Library page.
Health and Wellbeing Week (20 - 26 January)
Join us for our annual week of activities, advice and support all centred around improving your health and wellbeing. Find out how your library can help enrich your life.
Monday 20 January
Rumi Kub, 2pm - 5pm: adults Rumi Kub group. Drop in
Make Your Own Wellbeing Journal, 2.30pm - 5pm: a session for children to come along and make their own wellbeing journal. Drop in.
Craft and Chat, 4pm - 5pm: come along for an informal craft and chat session. Drop in.
Tuesday 21 January
Citizens Advice Bureau, 10am - 1pm: drop in and get energy advice from the Citizens Advice Bureau.
Book Club, 10am - 11am: book group meeting the third Tuesday of the month.
BookTrust Storytime and Craft, 10.30am - 11.30am: fun craft and story session for pre-school children. Book a place at the library.
Cribbage, 2pm - 5pm: adult Cribbage group. Drop in
Thursday 23 January
Adult relaxing session, 2pm-6pm: jigsaw, colouring and quiet games. Drop in.
Cross stitch bookmarks, 2.30pm - 4.30pm: adult craft session. Bookings only.
Friday 24 January
Rhymetime, 10.30am - 11am: singing and instruments for pre-school children. drop in.
Stay and Play, 11am -12pm: 0-4yrs chat with other parents, grandparents & carers while your children play. Drop in.
Saturday 25 January
Scrabble Club, 9.30am - 12pm: drop in for a friendly game of Scrabble.
Lego Club, 10am - 12pm: come along and use your imagination to create a Lego model.
Further details of our regular activities can be found on our Hope Farm Library page.
Health and Wellbeing Week (20 - 26 January)
Join us for our annual week of activities, advice and support all centred around improving your health and wellbeing. Find out how your library can help enrich your life.
Monday 20 January
Lache Library Birthday Celebration, 10am - 12pm: Lache Library first opened on 20 January 1965. To celebrate 60 glorious years, join us for coffee, cake and a chance to reminisce about the library’s past and discuss hopes for the future. Do let us know if you have any memories or photos that you would like to share. Everyone is welcome, we’d love to see you.
Scrabble Club, 10am - 12.30pm: drop in for a friendly game of Scrabble.
Health Ranger, 2.30pm -4.30pm: The health ranger will be promoting the benefits of wellbeing and the outdoors.
Energy Advice with Citizens Advice, 2.30pm - 4.30pm: Citizens advice will be sharing tips on energy saving and efficiency measures and promoting the Priority Service Register and Big Energy Saving Week.
Digital Buddy, 4pm - 5pm: our digital buddy is here to help. Booking essential. Bring your own device.
Tuesday 21 January
English Conversation Group, 10am - 11am: relaxed, social group which aims to build confidence in speaking English as well as improving listening skills, through everyday conversations. Ideal for speakers of other languages. Drop in.
Baby Explorers, 10.30am - 11.30am: the session is aimed at new parents with babies aged 0-12 months. A chance for babies to explore their surroundings using sensory toys and for new parents to meet and chat. Drop in.
Craft and Chat, 2.15pm - 3.15pm: adult craft group, bring along your own project for friendly chat and crafting. All abilities welcome. Specially themed for health and wellbeing week.
Wednesday 22 January
Wellbeing Walk, 10am - 10.45am: Come and join the health rangers/volunteers for a gentle 45 minute wellbeing walk around Lache, meeting outside the library. Fresh air and chat. Book by emailing healthranger@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk or phone 07872 464989. *Please note the library is closed on Wednesday*
Thursday 23 January
Rhyme Time, 2.15pm: join us for an extra special rhymetime as we read one of this year's Bookstart storytime prize contenders. come and vote for the book you love the best.
Digital Buddy, 4pm -5pm: Our digital buddy is here to help. Booking essential. Bring your own device.
Friday 24 January
RELISH Reading Group, 10am - 11am: social and friendly group, where no prior reading is required, at each session a poem or short story is read aloud and then discussed afterwards.
Wellbeing coffee afternoon with colouring and chat, 2.30pm - 3.30pm: Have a chat and a brew whilst doing a some mindfulness colouring. All welcome.
Saturday 25 January
Lego Club, 10am - 11am: For ages 6+. Parental supervision essential.
Further details of our regular activities can be found on our Lache Library page.
Health and Wellbeing Week (20 - 26 January)
Join us for our annual week of activities, advice and support all centred around improving your health and wellbeing. Find out how your library can help enrich your life.
Monday 20 January
Rhymetime for under 5s,10.30am - 11am: Join us for singing, a story and fun activities. Drop in.
Learn to Knit, 2pm - 4pm: learn to knit with our knit and natter group. Drop in.
Tuesday 21 January
Scrabble Club, 2pm - 4pm: drop in for a friendly game of Scrabble.
Thursday 22 January
Street Care Community Engagement, 10am - 12pm: come along and chat to the street care community engagement team.
Citizens Advice Bureau, 10am - 12pm: drop in and get energy advice from the Citizens Advice Bureau.
Baby Explorers, 11am - 12pm: A chance for babies to explore their surroundings using sensory toys and for parents to meet and chat.
Hedgehog Book folding, 2pm - 3pm: drop in and learn how to create a book folded hedgehog.
Health Ranger, 2pm -3pm: The health ranger will be promoting the benefits of wellbeing and the outdoors.
Mindful Moments, 2pm - 3pm: join us for a mindful moment, colour a picture, doodle, solve a crossword or just read a book. Drop in.
Friday 24 January
Learn to Journal, 2pm - 2.45pm: start a new hobby by learning to journal. Drop in.
Drive safely for longer workshop, 2.30pm - 3.30pm: this free event is aimed at people aged 65 years and over who have an interest in updating their driving skills and knowledge, as well as for those who want help in adapting to a new vehicle or simply want to gain more confidence.
Book via Ticketsource, Drive Safely for Longer, Little Sutton Library, Fri 24 Jan, 2.30pm
Construction Club, 3.30pm - 5pm: come along and use your imagination to create a Lego model.
Saturday 25 January
Family Board Games, 10.30am - 12pm: board games for all the family. Drop in.
Further details of our regular activities can be found on our Little Sutton Library page.
Health and Wellbeing Week (20 - 26 January)
Join us for our annual week of activities, advice and support all centred around improving your health and wellbeing. Find out how your library can help enrich your life.
Thursday 23 January
Chess Club, 5.45pm - 6.45pm: join us for a friendly game of chess.
Further details of our regular activities can be found on our Malpas Library page.
Further details of our regular activities can be found on our Mobile Library page.
Health and Wellbeing Week (20 - 26 January)
Join us for our annual week of activities, advice and support all centred around improving your health and wellbeing. Find out how your library can help enrich your life.
Monday 20 January
- Adult colouring and craft club, 10am - 12pm: friendly group for anyone to join, enjoy a bit of mindfulness through colouring, knitting or cross stitch.
Tuesday 21 January
- Stories and rhymes for under fives, 11.15am: boost your wellbeing by singing lots of rhymes and moving to the music with your little ones. Drop in.
- Wellbeing walk, 1pm: join is for our regular walk round the local community, starting from the library and returning for refreshments afterwards.
- Let's talk, 1pm - 2.30pm: advice provided about how to access community activities; managing activities relating to daily living; equipment, aids and adaptations; cost of living support; reducing social isolation and loneliness; and carer support.
Wednesday 22 January
- Love to Move, 2 - 3pm: part of our Dementia Support hub but all welcome. Drop in. Love to Move is a programme of seated exercise which works on cardio, flexibility, cognition, mirroring, group work and memory! uses music from past decades to evoke memory and emotion.
- Dementia support, 3 - 4pm: get information about support & services available in the Neston area.
Thursday 23 January
- Volunteering information day, from 10am: come along and find out about local volunteering opportunities from organisations such as Cheshire West Voluntary Action, Koala North West, NCYC and other organisations from within the community. We will be promoting all of the library volunteer roles and the benefits of working with us.
Friday 24 January
- Health checks with BRIO, 10am –12pm: health and blood pressure checks by Neston Rec. Drop in.
- Stories and rhymes for under fives, 11.15am: boost your wellbeing by singing lots of rhymes and moving to the music with your little ones. Special guest appearance from Brio Bear.
- Craft and chat, 2.30pm: create mindfulness jars full of positive, wellbeing messages for yourself or friends and family. Drop in.
Saturday 25 January
- Therapy Dog, 10.30 - 11.30am: meet Jem, the library therapy dog, and tell him all your worries.
- Lego Club, 10.30am - 12pm, weekly: Creative fun for all the family. Drop in.
- Ukrainian ESOL sessions, 10.30am - 12pm: Improve your English with Liz and increase your confidence and speaking skills. Drop in.
- Chess Club, 10.30am - 12.30pm: For all ages and abilities. Drop in.
Further details of our regular activities can be found on our Neston Library page.
Health and Wellbeing Week (20 - 26 January)
Join us for our annual week of activities, advice and support all centred around improving your health and wellbeing. Find out how your library can help enrich your life.
Monday 20 January
Art for Wellbeing, 10am -11.30am: join our friendly group creating art together for mindfulness. Drop-in.
Tuesday 21 January
Stories and Rhymes for under 5s, 10.30am - 11am and 11.30am-12pm: stories and rhymes for pre-school children.
Digital Device, 2pm - 3.30pm: learn how to get the most out of your technology, from tablets to smartphones.
Drive safely for longer workshop, 2.30pm - 3.30pm: this free event is aimed at people aged 65 years and over who have an interest in updating their driving skills and knowledge, as well as for those who want help in adapting to a new vehicle or simply want to gain more confidence.
Book via Ticketsource, Drive Safely for Longer, Northwich Library, Tues 21 Jan, 2.30pm
Wednesday 22 January
English Conversation Group, 10.30am - 12pm: build your confidence in speaking English as well as improving listening skills during everyday conversations.
Scrabble Club, 2pm - 4pm: come along and have a friendly game of Scrabble.
Construction club: 2pm - 4.30pm: come and build your own masterpiece with LEGO, Knex and more.
Thursday 23 January
Baby bounce, 10.30am - 11am and 11.30am - 12pm: singing and rhymes for 0 - 12 months.
Craft and Chat, 2pm - 4pm: chat whilst you craft.
Creative Writing Taster Session, 5.30pm - 6.30pm: introduction to creative writing (workshop series to follow).
Friday 24 January
Adult colouring club, 10am - 12pm: join us for mindful colouring.
Bereavement Café, 10am - 12pm: informal peer support and mindful activities for anyone to discuss their experiences with grief and bereavement. Drop-in.
Saturday 25 January
Construction Club: 9.30am - 12.30pm: come and build your own masterpiece with LEGO, Knex and more.
Further details of our regular activities can be found on our Northwich Library page.
Health and Wellbeing Week (20 - 26 January)
Join us for our annual week of activities, advice and support all centred around improving your health and wellbeing. Find out how your library can help enrich your life.
Monday 20 January
English Conversation Group, 10am - 11am: relaxed, social group which aims to build confidence in speaking English as well as improving listening skills, through everyday conversations. Ideal for speakers of other languages.
Tuesday 21 January
Rhyme Time, 10.30am - 11am: join us for singing and instruments.
Energy Advice with Citizens Advice, 2.30pm - 3.30pm: Citizen's Advice will be sharing tips on energy saving and efficiency measures and promoting the Priority Service Register and Big Energy Saving Week.
Chair Exercise and Chat, 4pm - 5pm: gentle chair exercises followed by a cuppa and a chat. Please book a space at the library.
Craft and Chat, 5.30pm - 6.30pm: adult craft group, bring along your own project for friendly chat and crafting, all abilities welcome.
Thursday 23 January
Drive safely for longer workshop, 10am - 11am: this free event is aimed at people aged 65 years and over who have an interest in updating their driving skills and knowledge, as well as for those who want help in adapting to a new vehicle or simply want to gain more confidence.
Book via Ticketsource, Drive Safely for Longer, Sandiway Library, Thurs 23 Jan, 10am
Duplo club,10am - 12pm: creative construction for pre-school children.
Digital device drop in, 11am - 12pm: second and fourth Thursday of the month. 1-1 support from library staff.
Junior Puzzle Club, 2.30pm - 4.30pm: can you solve the puzzles? Drop in.
Friday 24 January
Baby Bounce, 10.30am - 11.30am: singing and rhymes for babies 0-12 months.
Ancestry Club, 4pm - 5pm: regular session to meet, discuss and research Family History with support from our team and help using online resources including Ancestry and Find My Past.
Saturday 25 January
Construction Club, 10am -12pm: let your imagination run wild and explore different ways of building with our selection of construction resources.
Further details of our regular activities can be found on our Sandiway Library page.
Health and Wellbeing Week (20 - 26 January)
Join us for our annual week of activities, advice and support all centred around improving your health and wellbeing. Find out how your library can help enrich your life.
Monday 20 January
Rhyme Time for under 5s, 2.30pm - 3pm: sing along to your favourite rhymes, listen to some great stories and make new friends.
Craft and Chat, 2pm - 4pm: Bring along your current craft project and enjoy a chat and a cup of tea whilst you work.
Thursday 23 January
Lego Club, 3.30pm - 5pm: use your imagination and create with Lego.
Further details of our regular activities can be found on our Tarporley Library page.
Health and Wellbeing Week (20 - 26 January)
Join us for our annual week of activities, advice and support all centred around improving your health and wellbeing. Find out how your library can help enrich your life.
Tuesday 21 January 2025, 6.30pm: An evening with Simon McCleave
Join us for an evening with multi million selling crime novelist Simon McCleave. His first book 'Snowdonia Killings' was released in January 2020 and soon became an Amazon bestseller, reaching No. 1 in the UK chart. 'The Dark Tide,' Simon's first book in the Anglesey based crime series, published by Harper Collins, was a major hit in 2022.
His most recent book, 'Wirral Killings', is hot off the press (2024), soon to be followed by 'Abersoch Killings' (2025). The Snowdonia based book is now set to be filmed as a major new television series.
Doors open at 6pm. Books will also be available to purchase.
Tickets are £5 and can be bought at the library and via Ticketsource, An evening with Simon McCleave, Tarvin Library 21.1.25
Thursday 23 January, 11am - 1.30pm: Rural Together community roadshow (main hall):
Come and meet a wide range of organisations who provide health and wellbeing support in your area, such as:
- Mental health
- Finances
- Employment
- Transport
- Carers
If you would like to attend but struggle with transport, we may be able to help! Please contact Jane on 01829 752607 or jane.colville@opalservices.org.uk
Thursday 23 January, 2pm - 4pm: Family history buddy
Discover how to begin your family history journey. Get essential tips on navigating genealogy websites, uncovering stories beyond names and dates. Join us in the library to explore the fascinating narratives hidden in your own ancestry. Drop in.
Further details of our regular activities can be found on our Tarvin Library page.
Health and Wellbeing Week (20 - 26 January)
Join us for our annual week of activities, advice and support all centred around improving your health and wellbeing. Find out how your library can help enrich your life.
We're a warm, welcoming hub with free hot drinks, refreshments and WiFi. Come along, for a chat or use the library as a quiet work space. It all adds to your wellbeing.
Monday 20 January
Stories and rhymes for under 5s, 10.30am: Sing along to your favourite rhymes, listen to some great stories and make new friends. Drop in.
Wednesday 22 January
Wellbeing Walk, 10.15am - 10.45am: Come and join the health rangers/volunteers for a gentle 30 minute wellbeing walk around Tattenhall, meeting outside the library. Fresh air and chat. Book by emailing healthranger@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk or phone 07872 464989 *Please note the library is closed on Wednesday*
Further details of our regular activities can be found on our Tattenhall Library page.
Health and Wellbeing Week (20 - 26 January)
Join us for our annual week of activities, advice and support all centred around improving your health and wellbeing. Find out how your library can help enrich your life.
Monday 20 January
Energy Advice with Citizens Advice, 10am -12pm: citizens Advice will be sharing tips on energy saving and efficiency measures and promoting the Priority Service Register and Big Energy Saving Week.
Children's Colouring Club, 3pm - 4.30pm: come along and join us for some after school colouring.
Tuesday 21 January
Rhyme Time, 2.15pm: join us for singing and instruments. Drop in.
Wednesday 22 January
Scrabble Club, 10am - 12pm: enjoy a friendly game of scrabble. Drop in.
Health Ranger, 10am - 12pm: The health ranger will be promoting the benefits of wellbeing and the outdoors.
Thursday 23 January
Stay and Play, 10am - 11.30am: play session for babies and toddlers, where they can enjoy the toys we have out and socialise with other children. A great way for little ones to develop their social skills and form first friendships, the sessions are also a great way to meet other parents too.
Knit and Natter, 10.30am - 11.30am: knitting, chat and a cuppa.
Friday 24 January
Drive safely for longer workshop, 12pm - 1pm: this free event is aimed at people aged 65 years and over who have an interest in updating their driving skills and knowledge, as well as for those who want help in adapting to a new vehicle or simply want to gain more confidence.
Book via Ticketsource, Drive Safely for Longer, Upton Library, Fri 24 Jan,12pm
Storytime, 2.15pm - 2.45pm: join us for storytime.
A Cache of Crocheters: 5.45pm - 6.45pm: crochet club for adults. All welcome.
Children's board games: 10am - 12pm: join us for board games and Lego. Drop in.
Further details of our regular activities can be found on our Upton Library page.
Health and Wellbeing Week (20 - 26 January)
Join us for our annual week of activities, advice and support all centred around improving your health and wellbeing. Find out how your library can help enrich your life.
Monday 20 January
Knit and Natter, 10.30am - 12.30pm: join our regular knit and natter group.
Tuesday 21 January
Energy Advice with Citizens Advice, 10am - 12pm: Citizens Advice will be sharing tips on energy saving and efficiency measures and promoting the Priority Service Register and Big Energy Saving Week. Drop in.
Brio Health Checks, 10am - 1pm: fitness advice, blood pressure checks and free 7 day passes.
Baby Bounce, 10.30am - 11am: singing for babies 0-12 months.
Wednesday 22 January
Digital Device Support: 11am – 12.30pm: help with your digital device skills, 1 to 1 support from library staff. Drop in.
Puzzle Club: 2.30pm - 4.30pm: come along and try out our selection of puzzles, including crosswords, sudoku, dominoes and more. Drop in.
Friday 24 January
Rhyme Time, 10.30am - 11am: rhyme time for under 5s. Drop in.
Introduction to journaling, 2.30pm - 4.30pm: Decorate your own journal cover and begin your journaling experience. All materials will be provided including the journal, decorative paper, buttons and ribbons. You will also receive a journaling guide. Booking essential.
Book via Ticketsource, Introduction to journaling, Weaverham Library, Fri 24 Jan, 2.30pm
Introduction to journaling, 5pm-6.45pm: Decorate your own journal cover and begin your journaling experience. All materials will be provided including the journal, decorative paper, buttons and ribbons. You will also receive a journaling guide. Booking essential.
Book via Ticketsource, Introduction to journalling at Weaverham Library event tickets from TicketSource
Saturday 25 January
Positivity Rocks, 10.30am - 12.30pm: Have a go at rock painting at our Children's activity club. Suitable for all ages, parental supervision required.
Further details of our regular activities can be found on our Weaverham Library page.
Health and Wellbeing Week (20 - 26 January)
Join us for our annual week of activities, advice and support all centred around improving your health and wellbeing. Find out how your library can help enrich your life.
Monday 20 January
Children's Craft Group, 3pm - 4.30pm: drop in to our regular craft group for children.
Tuesday 21 January
Storytime, 10.30am -11am: stories for pre-school children. Drop in.
Lego Club, 3-30pm - 4.30pm: come along and create with Lego. Drop in.
Thursday 23 January
Baby bounce,10.30am – 11am: singing and rhymes for 0 - 12 months. Drop in.
Rhyme time for under fives, 11.30am - 12pm: singing and instruments for under 5s. Drop in.
Games club, 3.30pm - 4.30pm: come along to our regular games club. Drop in.
Friday 24 January
Adult colouring club, 12.30pm – 3pm: join us for our regular weekly adult colouring club. Drop in.
Not a Reading Group, 1pm – 2pm: come along and discuss what you are reading or get some tips on your next read.
Energy Advice with Citizens Advice, 2.30pm - 4.30pm: Citizens Advice will be sharing tips on energy saving and efficiency measures and promoting the Priority Service Register and Big Energy Saving Week. Drop in.
Children’s colouring club, 3pm – 4.30pm: come along to our weekly colouring group. Drop in.
Saturday 25 January
Lego Construction Club, 10am - 12pm: construct and create with Lego. Drop in.
Further details of our regular activities can be found on our Wharton Library page.
Health and Wellbeing Week (20 - 26 January)
Join us for our annual week of activities, advice and support all centred around improving your health and wellbeing. Find out how your library can help enrich your life.
Monday 20 January
Rhyme Time, 10.30am -11am: singing and rhymes for under 5s. Drop in.
Wellbeing Walk, 1pm - 2pm: Come and join the health rangers/volunteers for a gentle 60 minute wellbeing walk around Winsford, meeting outside the library. Fresh air and chat followed by refreshments on your return. Book by emailing healthranger@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk or phone 07872 464989.
Colouring Club, 3.30pm - 5pm: drop in for some after school colouring.
Tuesday 21 January
Wellbeing Walk, 10am - 10.45am: Come and join the health rangers/volunteers for a gentle 45 minute wellbeing walk around Winsford, meeting outside the library. Fresh air and chat followed by refreshments on your return. Book by emailing healthranger@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk or phone 07872 464989.
Baby Bounce, 10.30am-11am and 11.30am-12pm: singing and rhymes for babies 0-12 months. Drop in.
Wednesday 22 January
Adult Craft Group, 1pm - 3pm: drop in to our regular craft group.
Children's Games Club, 3pm - 4.30pm: come along to our weekly games club.
Thursday 23 January
Story time for under fives, 10.30am – 11am, singing and rhymes for under 5s. Drop in.
Digital device sessions, 2pm - 4pm: learn how to get the most out of your technology, from tablets to smartphones. Please contact the library to book a 30minute slot.
Iris Folding, 3pm - 4pm: drop in and learn how to make cards with iris folding.
Friday 24 January, Health and Wellbeing Marketplace
Morning session, 10am - 1pm
- Energy Advice with Citizens Advice
- Brio Leisure - smoking cessation
- Cheshire Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services (CYPMHS)
- NHS recovery and wellness
Afternoon session, 1pm - 4pm
- Koala
- Age UK
- Starting Well
- Collaborative NHS Level Up
Reading group, 2pm - 3pm, Please contact the library for more information on this weekly group.
Lego club, 3.30pm – 4.30pm, construct and create with Lego, Drop in.
Further details of our regular activities can be found on our Winsford Library page.