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
5-week Coding Club, every Thursday from 12th September 2024 at Widnes Library, 4-6pm. It is aimed at young people aged 10-16 years. Anyone interested should contact hello@makocreate.org.uk or 0151 345 1419.
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
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
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.
Every Tuesday, 10.30-12pm at Ditton 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
Midweek Meet-up
Midweek Meet-up
Every Wednesday
Halton Lea Library, 10.00-11.30am
Come along and enjoy a hot drink, some company, a game of cards or just chat with our Midweek Meet-up
Newsletter
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, Halton Lea Library, 11.00-11.45am
- Tuesday, Runcorn Library and Ditton Library, 11.00-11.45am
- Wednesday Widnes Library,11.00-11.45am
- Thursday, Halton Lea Library, 11.00-11.45am
- Friday, 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
- 1st Saturday of the month at Halton Lea Library, 12-12.45pm
- Drop in sessions suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years.
Scrabble Club
Every Thursday 10.30-12pm at Runcorn Library.
Free, drop in session.
Scrapbooking Sessions
Every Monday, 2.30-4pm, Halton Lea Library
Every Tuesday, 10.30-12pm, Widnes Library
Join in our life story scrapbooking sessions to create your own life story book. We will help you explore and create your life story book.
The session are free and all materials are provided.
For further information contact ruth.darling@halton.gov.uk
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
Together Unlimited
Every Monday, 1.30-3.30pm, Widnes Library
Come along for a coffee and a chat and meet others with physical disabilities or limitations.
Work Support
Monday, 1-4pm, Widnes Library
Wednesday, 1-4pm, Halton Lea Library (Floor 3)
Halton People Into Jobs will be offering weekly advice and support sessions for their current users and those seeking job search support.
Latest News
Saturday Squad
Join us every Saturday, 12-1pm, at Halton Lea Library and Widnes Library for our special drop in activities for children. No need to book, drop in to one, some or all of them. Saturday Squad sessions starting 16th November until 21st December Saturday 16th November...
PC Upgrade
Due to an upgrade the public PCs at Widnes Library will be unavailable on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th November. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. IT facilities at Ditton, Halton Lea and Runcorn libraries will not be affected.
Shared Reading
Starting Friday 8th November, 2-3.30pm, Halton Lea Library Connect and share experiences using stories and poems. There is no pressure to talk or read aloud. Groups are open to all and free to attend. https://www.thereader.org.uk/what-we-do/shared-reading/
Table Tennis
Back by popular request - table tennis! Coming to Halton Lea Library and Widnes Library for November, December and January.
Halton Life Stories
We can help tell your story We’re encouraging older people across the borough to share their life stories - at home, in the community and in libraries. Our life story interviewers will be going out into the community and creating Life Story books with local people,...
New RhymeTime at Widnes Library
Launching soon! A brand new Rhyme Time coming to Widnes Library starting on Wednesday 5th June, 11-11.45am. Lots of stories and songs for preschool children. Free drop in session.
HPIJ Work Club Support
Monday, 1-4pm, Widnes Library Wednesday, 1-4pm, Halton Lea Library (Floor 3) Halton People Into Jobs will be offering weekly advice and support sessions for their current users and those seeking job search support.
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 July - Widnes 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.