Plan your visit
Opening hours
Ditton
Queens Avenue, Widnes, WA8 8HR
Monday: 10am - 5pm
Tuesday: 10am - 5pm
Wednesday: closed
Thursday: 10am - 5pm
Friday: 10am - 2pm
Saturday: closed
Sunday: closed
Halton Lea
Halton Lea, Runcorn, WA7 2PF
Monday: 10am - 5pm
Tuesday: 10am - 5pm
Wednesday: 10am - 5pm
Thursday: 10am - 5pm
Friday: 10am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 2pm
Sunday: closed
Runcorn
6 Church Street, Runcorn, WA7 1LT
Monday: 10am - 5pm
Tuesday: 10am - 5pm
Wednesday: closed
Thursday: 10am - 6pm
Friday: 10am - 5pm
Saturday: closed
Sunday: closed
Widnes
Victoria Square, Widnes, WA9 7QY
Monday: 10am - 5pm
Tuesday: 10am - 6pm
Wednesday: 10am - 5pm
Thursday: 10am - 5pm
Friday: 10am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 2pm
Sunday: closed
Ditton Library
Halton Lea Library
Runcorn Library
Widnes Library
Getting here
By car
Ditton: parking available at the rear of the library, including accessible spaces.
Halton Lea: over 2,000 spaces available including accessible bays.
Runcorn: parking available in nearby public car parks on the High Street.
Widnes: parking available at the rear of the library, including accessible spaces.
By public transport
For current public transport information, including bus routes, timetables and service updates visit the Bus Timetables in Halton webpage.
Many of our libraries are located close to local bus routes, making them easy to reach by public transport.
For further information about accessing our libraries, view our Visiting Halton Libraries guide.
Accessibility
We're committed to making Halton Libraries welcoming and accessible for everyone. Our libraries offer a range of facilities and support services, including accessible access, hearing support, assistance from library staff, home library services and autism-friendly resources.
For full details of accessibility features, facilities and support available at each library, please read our Accessibility Guide.
If you need additional support suring your visit, our staff will be happy to help.
Facilities & Services
Our libraries provide a range of facilities, resources and services to support reading, learning, work and leisure, including:
- Free computer access and Wi-Fi
- Printing, photocopying and scanning
- Books, eBooks and eAudiobooks
- Study and workspace areas
- Children's library spaces
- Events, activities and reading groups
- Digital Support and technology help
- School class visits
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be a library member to visit?
Everyone is welcome to visit our libraries. You'll need a library card to borrow items.
How do I become a member?
You can join the library online, and we will email you with details of your card number and pin. You can also join by visiting one of our libraries and speaking to a member of staff.
Are children welcome in the library?
Yes, absolutely. We have dedicated children's areas, activities and events for families.
Contact us
Need help or can't find the information you're looking for?
0151 511 7744
Visit your local library for help from our friendly staff.
