Sefton Libraries

We're into the final weeks now, but there's still some time to take part in Sefton Libraries' Winter Reading Challenge. Read six library books and submit your completed stamp-card to be in for a chance to win! Mention it at the desk of your local library for more information.

Beginning 10th January 2025, the children’s area in Southport Library will be temporarily unavailable for approximately one week as we replace the carpet 🔧 We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding!

🪡 On January 14th January, 1pm at Netherton Library, we're really excited to be unveiling a beautiful local history quilt developed by @sewingconnectionliverpool  as part of @seftoncvs Hearts of Gold, Sefton at 50 project!

Notice of disruption at Bootle Library!

Forget Spotify wrapped, here's our yearly round up! This year we've issued 492690 books to you lovely lot! If you borrow a book, you save a tree, together we've helped save almost 500000 trees just by sharing books within our community. Thank you!  🌲🌲🌲

Opening Hours Information - We will be closed over Christmas and through into New Year. All libraries will close at 5pm on 23rd December and reopen at 10am on 2nd January.

#ShareTheLight #SpellowLibrary

The Radio Times Christmas double issue is now available - and you can read it on PressReader! Sign into PressReader using your library membership and get unlimited access to a range of TV, film, & entertainment magazines. Access online or through the app: pressreader.com/catalog

"Christmas time Story & Rhyme, children sing and have a good time. With festive attire, and books that are free. It's a time to enjoy at Netherton Library!" 🎁

"Unseen historic photographs of Formby are rare, and this publication seeks to share some new images..." New local history book Unseen Formby by Gillian Morgan and Adam Jones, available to buy at all Sefton Libraries - price £5.

A special guest from the North Pole is visiting Bootle Library for a Christmas Storytime! Bookings are available NOW and spaces are limited! Contact Bootle Library to book on or for more information! ❄️☃️

Was wonderful to have the choir from St Benedict's Catholic Primary School (@StBenedictsL30) performing at Netherton Library last week. Perfect for getting us in a festive mood as we go into December!

Did you know our collection contains several amazing, dementia-friendly 'Pictures to Share' books? The books can be a massive help those who have suffered a stroke or those with learning disabilities.

The Hub in Bootle Library starts this Thursday! Drop in between 10:30am and 2:30pm for advice and support from local community groups and services. For more information, contact @seftoncvs on 0151 920 0726.

We are planning a free writing project for adults, in partnership with @ReadNowWriteNow. We are keen to hear your thoughts, so if this idea appeals to you please follow the survey link - your responses will help us plan and deliver the project. Thank you. smartsurvey.co.uk/s/J78OSC/

Complete the Winter Reading Challenge for a chance to win a £10 book token! Pick up a stamp card in any library, borrow & read any library books, and get your stamp card stamped when you return them. Once you have a full stamp card, hand it in to enter your library's prize draw.

Congratulations to @SeftonLibraries @MancLibraries @KirkleesLibrary @ToonLibraries @DoncasterLib @nylibraries @BoltonLMS @ERLibraries!

This is what our creative writing workshops are about - lots of happy faces seeing their stories on climate change published into an anthology. #climatechampions @ace_thenorth

In memory of the fallen. seftonwarmemorials.org/memorials

Netherton Library are inviting children to take part in Stories on the Square. Deadline is Wednesday 20th November. Winners will be announced at the Netherton Christmas Light Switch On, on 27th November. All entries will be collated into a booklet for everyone to keep and read.