A Good Yarn
Every Thursday from 10.30-12pm at Widnes Library
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
Every Monday 10-4.30pm, Widnes Library
Alex Ferguson is our Business & Intellectual Property specialist, and he’s available at Widnes Library every Monday from 10am-4.30pm offering one to one meetings and on the spot business advice for anyone who drops in.
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.
Chatterbooks Book Club for 7-11 year olds

Currently suspended.
Halton Libraries Chatterbooks meetings will be filled with activities, games and plenty of time to share your love of reading with other children.
Chatterbooks is now running Weekly – Every Monday in Widnes library 4-5pm and Every Thursday in Halton Lea library 4-5pm.
For more information contact Nikki Lamb 0151 511 8323 or nicola.lamb@halton.gov.uk
Family History Helpdesk
1st Friday of the month, 11am-3pm, Widnes Library (starting in February)
Free drop in session, free access to Ancestry and help provided by library staff and local enthusiasts.
Halton Memories Group
These free groups meet each month for a friendly chat and a coffee and are an opportunity to share memories of the past. We focus on a different theme each month, using resources from the library including memory boxes, local photos and books.
Halton Lea Library
First Wednesday of the month,11am
Ditton Library
Second Thursday of the month, 2pm
For more information contact:
Halton Lea Library 0151 511 7744
Widnes library 0151 907 8383
Home Ed Monthly Meet Up
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.
Free drop in session aimed to help you become more confident taking your first steps in I.T.
Lego Club
- Every Thursday at Halton Lea Library 3.30 – 5.00pm (changing to every Tuesday starting from 20th September)
- Every Tuesday at Widnes Library 3-5pm
- Every Monday at Ditton Library 3-5pm (starting 5th Sept)
- Every Thursday at Runcorn Library 3-5pm (starting 22nd September)
- Children get creative with Lego!
- Free, drop in sessions
Newsletter
Reading Friends
Reading Friends chat, share stories and have fun.
Halton Libraries have 2 Reading Friends groups in libraries and one phone group. They meet every fortnight.
Reading Friends brings people together to read, share stories, meet new friends and have fun. We use reading – whether books, magazines, newspapers, or anything else – to start everyone chatting.
The groups are open to everyone and are on the following days
Halton Lea Library every fortnight on Wednesday 11am.
Ditton Library every fortnight on Thursday 3pm
Phone group every fortnight on Wednesday 2.30pm
For information or to book contact Halton Lea Library 0151 511 7744 or haltonlea.library@halton.gov.uk
Reading Groups
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
- Tuesday 2 meets on the last Tuesday of every month at 5.45pm
- The Classics group meets on the 3rd 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
- 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.
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
- New activities each week
- Drop in sessions suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years.
Scrabble Club
Free, drop in session.
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Latest News
Easter Holiday Activities
Free, fun activities for families and children this Easter. Saturday 1st - Saturday 15th April, any time during opening hours, all libraries Hop along to any Halton library for a Hidden Bunnies book hunt. Children who find all 10 bunny's will receive a sticker....

Coronation Crafternoon Tea Party
You are cordially invited to a Coronation Crafternoon Tea Party hosted by Halton Libraries Wednesday 3rd May 2023 from 1-3pm, Widnes Library, Victoria Square, WA8 7QT Friday 5th May 2023 from 1-3pm, Halton Lea Library, Runcorn, WA72PF There will be afternoon tea...
Makefest 2023 is coming to Widnes Library
Saturday 25th March, 10am-4pm, Widnes Library Halton MakeFest is a one-day festival that brings together makers of all levels of experience and expertise from the Halton region and beyond. The event is free for both attendees and makers, and offers a full day of...
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...
Halton Memories Group
Come along to chat about old times. These free groups meet each month for a friendly chat and a coffee and are an opportunity to share memories of the past. We focus on a different theme each month, using resources from the library including memory boxes, local photos...
New! Family History Helpdesk
Starting on Tuesday 4th October, 1-4pm, Halton Lea Library, Floor 1 Interested in researching your family history but don't know where to start? Join us on the first Tuesday of every month for the Family History Helpdesk. There will be free access to Ancestry and...
Reading Friends Phone Group
Reading Friends chat, share stories and have fun Halton Libraries has a Reading Friends at Home group for people over 60 who would like a chance to get together for a chat and meet new people. The group runs over the phone and is hosted by a member of library staff....
New Opening Hours for Halton Lea Library Coming Soon
A spokesperson for Halton Borough Council said: "For the safety of library staff and customers, the library will be closing earlier, in line with Runcorn Shopping City's opening times. Halton Lea Library currently stays open Tuesdays and Thursdays until 7pm and the...
Business Advice
Business & Intellectual Property Centre Every Monday 10-4.30pm, Widnes Library Alex Ferguson is our Business & Intellectual Property specialist, and he’s available at Widnes Library every Monday from 10am-4.30pm offering one to one meetings and on the spot...