Latest News from Cheshire Libraries

Read the latest news from Cheshire Libraries
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As February begins, Cheshire East Libraries are not open for general use, but you can still borrow books using our Order & Collect service:

• Ring or email your local library with the details. Please note that library staff will be available for limited hours only
• Provide your library card number as well as your contact details
• Provide a brief description of the type of books you require. Please be aware that the availability of books is limited to what is on the library shelves. Regrettably specific book requests can’t be placed at this time

The library staff will choose books for you up to a maximum of 8 each time. They will issue them to your library card and arrange a collection time with you. You can also return books when you come to collect. Please wear a face covering when collecting your books. (This service is not available at Prestbury Library). Arrangements are subject to change in line with Government guidance.

Your Library Online
You borrow e-books, e-magazines and e-audiobooks, and use our e-resources section including online newspapers from the comfort of your own home. Why not trace your family tree with at home access to Ancestry and Find My Past? Just login to your library account for details on how to access these resources.

Futures Wonder Lab® Challenge

The third challenge in the Cheshire East Flow In Action Futures Wonder Lab® Challenge for young people aged 5-16 will launch on Saturday 6^th February. Find details of this month’s challenge and how to take part on our Latest News page.

#LibrariesFromHome activities

We have daily activities for children on all our libraries’ Facebook pages:

• Monday – Rhymetime at 10.30am
• Tuesday – Storytime at 10.30am
• Wednesday – Storytime at 10.30am
• Thursday – Rhymetime at 10.30am and A Book I Love poster at 8.30pm
• Friday – Family Craft Challenge at 4.00pm and Bedtime Story at 7pm
• Saturday – Mini Makers STEAM projects at 10.30am, Futures Wonder Lab at 11.30am, and LEGO challenge at 4.00pm
• Sunday – Bookstart Book of the Week at 10.30am

For adults, we have Coffee Break Crafts on Wednesday at 4.00pm, An Author I Love posters on Monday at 8.30pm, A Book I Love posters on Tuesday and Sunday at 8.30pm, and A Book I Love videos on Friday at 8.30pm.

Look out for performances by local storytellers on our YouTube channel during National Storytelling Week, 30^th January – 6^th February 2021.

Follow your library on Facebook (find details on the library’s web page). If you miss any activities, you can catch up on our YouTube channel, where you can also find short tutorials on using our digital services. Look out for the #librariesfromhome tag on Twitter: @CECLibraries.

Springboard Work Hubs

Work Hubs are available by appointment only at Crewe, Holmes Chapel and Macclesfield libraries. Please check the library’s web page for details of the days and times the hub is available, and for details of how to book an appointment.

Joanne Shannon
Library Services Manager
Cheshire East Libraries