A Good Yarn
Every Monday from 2-3.30pm at Runcorn Library
Every Thursday from 10.30-12pm at Widnes Library
Bring along your latest yarn project to work on in a comfortable and relaxed environment.
Free drop in session.
Bereavement Cafe
Informal peer led group is an opportunity for Halton’s bereaved adults to get together and chat and support each other.
The groups are held monthly on the:
1st Monday of the month at Halton Lea Library, Runcorn Shopping City, 10.30-11.30am
3rd Monday of the month at St Maries, Lugsdale Road, Widnes, 12.30-1.30pm
Booking is not necessary.
Brilliant Builds
Every Thursday from 3-5pm at Halton Lea Library, Widnes Library and Ditton Library.
Design. Construct. Create at our new Brilliant Builds weekly sessions. Magnetic Tiles K’Nex and other building materials will be available for children to create their own designs and inventions.
Business Advice
Business & Intellectual Property Centre
The service is for anyone thinking of starting a new business or growing an existing one. As well as specialist advice, there is access to a range of databases which contain up-to-the-minute local, national, and international market and industry information, completely free of charge.
Call and Chat Group
Code Club with Mako
A free monthly coding club for young people in Halton. See Mako Coding Club – Widnes & Runcorn | Eventbrite for details.
Coffee Mornings
Receive a warm welcome and a free hot drink at Halton Libraries coffee mornings every week 10.30-12pm.
Monday – Ditton Library
Tuesday – Halton Lea Library
Thursday – Widnes Library
Friday – Runcorn Library
Dungeons and Dragons
Every Tuesday at Halton Lea Library, 4-5.30pm
Every Thursday at Widnes Library, 5-6.30pm
Suitable for ages 13+. All abilities and experience welcome.
Join us for a D & D club celebrating the shared world of table top roleplaying, fantasy characters, and embark upon new adventures during our friendly free club.
Family History Helpdesk
Every Tuesday, 1-4pm, Halton Lea Library
Every Friday, 11am-3pm, Widnes Library
Free drop in session, free access to Ancestry and help provided by library staff and local enthusiasts.
Home Ed Monthly Meet Up
Last Wednesday of the month, 1-3pm, Halton Lea Library.
2nd Tuesday of the month, 1-3pm, Widnes Library (starting 13th March 2024)
Meet other local home ed families. Fun activities such as Lego, board games, painting and space to play provided at each session.
IT Assistance
IT Help Club - You Can Do I.T.
Every Wednesday, 10.30-12pm at Halton Lea Library and Widnes Library.
Free drop in session aimed to help you become more confident taking your first steps in I.T.
Lego Club
- Every Tuesday at Halton Lea Library and Widnes Library 3.30–5pm
- Every Monday at Ditton Library 3.30-5pm
- Every Thursday at Runcorn Library 3.30-5pm
- Children get creative with Lego!
- Free, drop in sessions
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Reading Groups
A reading group is a group of people who meet together to talk about a book they have read. They read one book a month and discuss it at the following meeting. Each meeting lasts for an hour.
Halton Lea Library
- Saturday meets on the first Saturday of every month at 10.30am
Widnes Library
- Tuesday 1 meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 5.45pm (Full – waiting list)
- Tuesday 2 meets on the last Tuesday of every month at 5.45pm
Runcorn Library
- Runcorn’s reading group meets on the last Monday of the month 10.30am – 11.30am
We also provide collections of books for reading groups to borrow. These include fiction, classic fiction and non- fiction books. A list of the books available is in the recommended reads section of the booklist.
If you would like to join one of our groups or borrow a collection, please contact Trudy Jones at Halton Lea Library
Rhyme Time
- Monday at Halton Lea Library 11.00-11.45
- Tuesday at Runcorn Library and Ditton Library 11.00-11.45am
- Thursday at Halton Lea Library 11.00-11.45am
- Friday at Widnes Library 11.00-11.45am
- Songs and stories for preschool children.
- Free, drop in sessions
Saturday Stories
- Saturdays at Halton Lea and Widnes Libraries, 11-11.45am
- Bring your little ones along to our new Saturday Stories sessions, every Saturday at Halton Lea and Widnes Libraries.
Science Club
- 3rd Saturday of the month at Widnes Library, 12.00-12.45pm
- Drop in sessions suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years.
Scrabble Club
Every Thursday 10.30-12pm at Runcorn Library.
Free, drop in session.
Shared Reading
Every Friday 10.30-11.30am at Widnes Library.
Friendly group run by The Reader. Come along and listen or join in with the group. The session is run by a trained Reader Leader, who reads a great novel, short story or poem aloud. They then stop and talk about what has been read. There is no need for group members to read aloud or speak – it’s fine to just listen. You can find out more at The Reader in The Library
Latest News
Halton Libraries Activities Survey
At Halton Libraries we currently offer a range of services and activities from children's story sessions to reading groups. We are always looking for new ideas so we would love to hear from you about what activities you would like to see. You can find a...
Marvellous Menopause
Are you struggling with menopause symptoms? Would you like support and information? Need a confidence boost? Come along and connect over a cuppa! All sessions are 10-11.30am with free refreshments provided. Saturday 27th April - Runcorn Library. Book online through...
Enhancement to the library catalogue
Halton Libraries catalogue has had an upgrade with a new look catalogue. Thanks to funding from Library On, the catalogue will include new and improved search facilities using Aspen Discovery Tool. The new look catalogue makes it easier to find Halton Libraries...
Changing Places Facilities
A new Changing Places facility has been installed in Halton Lea Library on Floor 2. Facilities include a hoist, changing bench and a height adjustable wash basin. See the Changing Places website for more information.
Youthwatch Halton
Halton Lea Library, 3rd Tuesday of each month, 4-5.30pm (starting 16th January 2024) Widnes Library/Kingsway, 3rd Thursday of each month, 4.30-6pm (starting 18th January 2024) Healthwatch Halton are looking for young volunteers aged 13-25 to change local health and...
Dungeons and Dragons
Every Tuesday at Halton Lea Library, 4-5.30pm Suitable for ages 13+. All abilities and experience welcome. Join us for a D&D club celebrating the shared world of table top roleplaying, fantasy characters and embark upon new adventures during our friendly, free...
Halton Bereavement Cafe
Halton Libraries, Widnes & Runcorn Cancer Support Group, and Halton & St Helens CVA are launching a new bereavement cafe in Halton. This informal, peer led group is an opportunity for Halton's bereaved adults to get together to chat and support each other. ...
BFI Replay
60 years of screen stories, digitised and preserved for you Relive, research and lose yourself in the past with thousands of digitised videos and television programmes - from the 1960s to the 2010s. From the British Film Institute (BFI) National Archive and partner UK...
Family History Helpdesk
Starting on Friday 3rd February, 11am-3pm, Widnes Library Interested in researching your family history but don’t know where to start? Join us on the first Friday of every month for the Family History Helpdesk. There will be free access to Ancestry and help provided...
Halton Healthwatch
Healthwatch Halton will be coming to Widnes library every month from 10.30-12.30 on the following dates: 24th March 24th April Do you have an idea that could help improve health and social care? Healthwatch are here to help make care better. They listen to your...