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This page lists special events held in libraries. For information about regular/ongoing events and activities please visit the page for your local library. Regular Storytime and Rhymetime events are also held in many libraries across the county.
62 events are found for the next six months
July 1, 2008 - July 1, 2009
10:30 - 11:30
Baby Signing Classes - Sandbach Library
Teach baby to communicate with you before they can speak by using sign language. Learn by singing and signing to well known nursery rhymes, specially adapted songs, books and play.
Fun and informative classes for parents and baby.
Venue: Sandbach Library Sandbach
Location: Sandbach
Contact : Sharon Burrows 07973 479471
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July 1, 2008 - July 1, 2009
11:00 - 12:00
Baby Signing Classes in Crewe Library
Teach baby to communicate with you before they can speak by using sign language. Learn by singing and signing to well known nursery rhymes, specially adapted songs, books and play.
Fun and informative classes for parents and baby.
Venue: Crewe Library Crewe
Location: Crewe
Contact : Sharon Burrows 07973 479471
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July 1, 2008 - July 26, 2008
12:00
Disley Library children's poetry competition
Celebrate National Year of Reading by writing a poem about Disley. Two age groups, 7 years and under and 8 years and above. All entries will be displayed on our junior board. There is a prize for each group winner.
Venue: Disley Library Disley
Location: Disley
Contact : Disley Library 01633 765635
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July 12, 2008 - September 6, 2008
12:00
Macclesfield Library - Team Read Family Quiz (Prize Draw)
Test your knowledge of books and sport with our family quiz. Ask at the library counter for a free entry form
Venue: Macclesfield Library Alderley Edge
Location: Alderley Edge
Contact : Allan Costello 01625 374 000
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July 12, 2008 - September 6, 2008
12:00
Macclesfield Library - Team Read Hunt the Gang (Prize Draw)
Hidden in the library are nine characters from the summer 'Team Read' challenge. Come and hunt them out! Ask at the library counter for a free entry form.
Venue: Macclesfield Library Macclesfield
Location: Macclesfield
Contact : Allan Costello 01625 374 000
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July 12, 2008 - September 6, 2008
12:00
Macclesfield Library Team Read Sport Memorabilia Task (Prize Draw)
In the glass display cabinet in the library are sports artefacts and paraphernalia, simply count them up to win. Ask at the library counter for a free entry form.
Venue: Macclesfield Library Macclesfield
Location: Macclesfield
Contact : Allan Costello 01625 374 000
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July 12, 2008 - September 6, 2008
12:00
Summer Activities at Wilmslow Library
Thursday 31 July 9.30-4.00pm Come and meet James Grundy and his Newts FREE
Thursday 7 August 10.30-11.30am (ages 5-8) Cartoon Workshop £2.50 per child
Summer Reading Challenge Sat 12 July - Sat 6 Sept
Keep your child reading this summer!
Venue: Wilmslow Library Wilmslow
Location: Wilmslow
Contact : Wilmslow Library 01625 374060
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July 25, 2008
10:30 - 11:30
Team Read Stories and Crafts
For ages 8 and under. No charge but please book in advance.
Venue: Frodsham Library Frodsham
Location: Frodsham
Contact : Frodsham Library 01928 732775
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July 25, 2008
02:00 - 03:00
Team Read Stories and Crafts
Going for Gold storytime. No charge but please book in advance.
Venue: Crewe Library Crewe
Location: Crewe
Contact : Crewe Library 01270 375295
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July 25, 2008
02:30 - 03:30
Team Read Stories and Crafts
For ages 8 and under. No charge but please book in advance.
Venue: Tattenhall Library Chester
Location: Chester
Contact : Tattenhall Library 01829 770769
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July 28, 2008
03:00 - 04:00
Storytime and face painting for 4-6 year olds
Stories and face painting for 4 - 6 year olds.Children should be accompanied by an adult.
Venue: Poynton Library Poynton
Location: Poynton
Contact : Maggie Goodman 01625 876257
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July 28, 2008
02:30 - 03:30
Team Read Stories and Crafts
For ages 8 and under. No charge but please book in advance.
Venue: Lache Library Chester
Location: Chester
Contact : Lache Library 01244 683385
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July 29, 2008
11:00 - 12:30
Team Challenge
Are you ready to meet this year's Team Challenge in Whitby Park? Get active and take part in the activity trail. Free and no need to book. Start anytime between 11am and 12.30pm. Suitable for all ages but parents must accompany children.
Venue: Whitby Park Ellesmere Port
Location: Ellesmere Port
Contact : Ellesmere Port Library 0151 337 4684
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July 29, 2008
02:30 - 03:15
Team Challenge
Get active and join in the activity trail in the library gardens. No charge but please book in advance. Parents must accompany children.
Venue: Neston Library Garden Neston
Location: Neston
Contact : Neston Library 0151 336 5486
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July 29, 2008 - August 2, 2008
12:00
Booksale
Ex-library stock for sale. Adult and junior fiction and non-fiction and multimedia for sale at bargain prices during library opening hours.
Venue: Northwich Library Northwich
Location: Northwich
Contact : Norhwich Library 01606 44221
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July 30, 2008
11:00 - 12:00
Macclesfield Library Team Read Stories & Crafts
Stories and craft session for the over 8's (book in advance: 01625 374000)
Venue: Macclesfield Library Macclesfield
Location: Macclesfield
Contact : Allan Costello 01625 374 000
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July 30, 2008
10:15 - 10:45
Northwich Dance Company
Latin, ballroom and street dance taster sessions
suitable for 4-8 years. Places free but limited so please contact the library to book your place
Venue: Northwich Library Northwich
Location: Northwich
Contact : Northwich Library 01606 44221
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July 31, 2008
11:15 - 12:00
Northwich Dance Company
Latin, ballroom and street dance taster sessions suitable for 9+ years. Places are free but limited so please contact the library to book your place. Please wear suitable clothing and no jewellery.
Venue: Northwich Library Northwich
Location: Northwich
Contact : Northwich Library 01606 44221
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July 31, 2008
05:30 - 07:30
Family Fun Team Quiz
Families in any shape, form or size are welcome to join in fun and games in the library. Prizes to be won. Free entry. Please contact the library to enter your team.
Venue: Northwich Library Northwich
Location: Northwich
Contact : Northwich Library 01606 44221
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July 31, 2008
10:30 - 11:30
Team Challenge
Join the bridge building team with the Catalyst Museum. For ages 7 and above. No charge but please book in advance.
Venue: Chester Library Chester
Location: Chester
Contact : Chester Library 01244 977380
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July 31, 2008
02:00 - 03:00
Team Challenge
Join the bridge building team with the Catalyst Museum. For ages 7 and above. No charge but please book in advance.
Venue: Blacon Library Chester
Location: Chester
Contact : Blacon Library 01244 390628
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July 31, 2008
02:30 - 03:30
Team Read Stories and Crafts
For ages 8 and under. No charge but please book in advance.
Venue: Malpas Library Chester
Location: Chester
Contact : Malpas Library 01948 860571
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August 1, 2008
02:00 - 03:00
Team Read Footie Challenge
Quiz and penalty shootout. No charge but please book in advance.
Venue: Crewe Library Crewe
Location: Crewe
Contact : Crewe Library 01270 375295
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August 1, 2008
02:30 - 03:30
Team Challenge
Get active and join the bridge building team with the Catalyst Museum. For ages 7 and above. No charge but please book in advance.
Venue: Helsby Library Helsby
Location: Helsby
Contact : Helsby Library 01928 724659
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August 1, 2008
10:30 - 11:30
Team Challenge
Get active and join the bridge building team with the Catalyst Museum. For ages 7 and above. no charge but please book in advance.
Venue: Hope Farm Library Ellesmere Port
Location: Ellesmere Port
Contact : Hope Farm Library 0151 355 8923
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August 4, 2008
10:30 - 12:00
Team Challenge
Team activity trail and quiz. No need to book. Suitable for all ages but parents must accompany children.
Venue: Alexandra Park, Hoole Chester
Location: Chester
Contact : Hoole Library 01244 973700
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August 4, 2008
02:30 - 03:30
Team Read Stories and Crafts
For ages 8 and under. No charge but please book in advance.
Venue: Bishops High Library Chester
Location: Chester
Contact : Bishops High Library 01244 353048
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August 4, 2008
10:30 - 11:30
Crack the Code
Make your own codebreaker to crack the secret code and find your prize. Suitable for 8+ years. Places are free but limited so please contact the library to book your place.
Venue: Northwich Library Northwich
Location: Northwich
Contact : Northwich Library 01606 44221
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August 4, 2008
10:30 - 11:30
Team Read Craft Sessions at Disley Library
Disley Library is holding a craft session with a sporting theme for under 6 year olds. This will be run by Crafty Ladies of Marple. Booking is essential as places are limited.
Venue: Disley Library Disley
Location: Disley
Contact : Disley Library 01663 765635
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August 5, 2008
10:30 - 11:30
Team Challenge
Get active and build a towering tetrahedron with the Catalyst Museum. No charge but please book in advance. Suitable for all ages.
Venue: Little Sutton Library Ellesmere Port
Location: Ellesmere Port
Contact : Little Sutton Library 0151 339 3373
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August 5, 2008
02:30 - 05:00
Team Read
Relax and listen to a story! Tom Hughes from the Salt Museum will be telling Old English and Viking myths and legends. For ages 5 and above. No charge but please book in advance. Please note there are 2 sessions: 2.15-3.15pm and 4.00-5.00pm.
Venue: Neston Library Neston
Location: Neston
Contact : Neston Library 0151 336 5486
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August 5, 2008
02:15 - 03:15
Team Challenge
Get active and join the bridge building team with the Catalyst Museum. For ages 7 and above. No charge but please book in advance.
Venue: Ellesmere Port Library Ellesmere Port
Location: Ellesmere Port
Contact : Ellesmere Port Library 0151 337 4684
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August 6, 2008
11:00 - 12:00
Macclesfield Library Team Read Stories & Crafts
Stories & craft session for the under 8's (book in advance:01625 374000)
Venue: Macclesfield Library Alderley Edge
Location: Alderley Edge
Contact : Allan Costello 01625 374 000
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August 8, 2008
10:30 - 11:00
Rainbow Fairies Storytime
Join us for fun and fairies. Don't forget your fairy wings! Suitable for ages 4-8. Places are free but limited, so contact the library to book your place.
Venue: Northwich Library Northwich
Location: Northwich
Contact : Northwich Library 01606 44221
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August 11, 2008
06:00 - 07:00
Team Challenge Family Quiz
Take up the Family Quiz Challenge. All ages/families welcome but most suitable for ages 7 and above. No charge but please book in advance.
Venue: Holmes Chapel Library Holmes Chapel
Location: Holmes Chapel
Contact : Holmes Chapel Library 01477 535126
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August 11, 2008
11:00 - 12:00
Stretch 'n' Grow
Keep those minds and bodies active with our fun fitness session. For ages 7 and above. No charge but please book in advance.
Venue: Holmes Chapel Library Holmes Chapel
Location: Holmes Chapel
Contact : Holmes Chapel Library 01477 535126
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August 11, 2008
10:30 - 11:30
Free Baby Signing Taster Session - Winsford Library
Teach baby to communicate with you before they can speak. Learn by singing and signing to well known nursery rhymes, specially adapted songs, books and play.
Fun and informative classes for parents and baby.
Venue: Winsford Library Winsford
Location: Winsford
Contact : Sharon Burrows 07973 479471
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August 12, 2008
11:00 - 11:30
Macclesfield Library Rhymetime for Under 5's
Sing-a-long to your favourite rhymes and maybe learn some new ones. Suitable for Under 5's with their parents or carers. Make a musical noise and meet new friends.
Venue: Macclesfield Library Macclesfield
Location: Macclesfield
Contact : Julie Young 01625 374000
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August 12, 2008
06:30 - 07:30
Family and Friends Team Quiz
A fun quiz for all ages. Teams of up to 4 or 5 people.
Venue: Poynton Library Poynton
Location: Poynton
Contact : Maggie Goodman 01625 876257
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August 12, 2008
09:30 - 04:30
Manchester Airport Craft day
Feeling artistic? Drop in and meet staff from the airport and join in their activities. Suitable for all the family. No booking necessary.
Venue: Northwich Library Northwich
Location: Northwich
Contact : Northwich Library 01606 44221
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August 14, 2008
02:00 - 04:00
Team Challenge Family Quiz
Take up the Family Quiz Challenge. All ages welcome but most suitable for ages 7 and above. No charge but please book in advance.
Venue: Weaverham Library Northwich
Location: Northwich
Contact : Weaverham Library 01606 853359
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August 14, 2008
06:00 - 07:00
Team Challenge Family Quiz
Take up the Family Quiz Challenge. All ages welcome but most suitable for ages 7 and above. No charge but please book in advance.
Venue: Nantwich Library Nantwich
Location: Nantwich
Contact : Nantwich Library 01270 375361
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August 15, 2008
02:30 - 12:00
Team Read Poetry Workshop
Join Cheshire Poet Laureate W.Terry Fox for a fun filled afternoon of poetry. Terry will also help you write your own poem. £2 per child. Please book in advance.
Venue: Neston Library Neston
Location: Neston
Contact : Neston Library 0151 336 5486
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August 15, 2008
06:00 - 07:00
Team Challenge Family Quiz
Take up the Family Quiz Challenge. All ages welcome but most suitable for ages 7 and above. No charge but please book in advance.
Venue: Crewe Library Crewe
Location: Crewe
Contact : Crewe Library 01270 375295
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August 15, 2008
02:30 - 03:30
Treasure Hunt
Come and be a pirate for the afternoon, make your own pirate hat and hunt the key to open the treasure chest. Pirate fancy dress welcome. Suitable for 5-8 year olds
Venue: Northwich Library Northwich
Location: Northwich
Contact : Northwich Library 01606 44221
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August 16, 2008
09:30 - 12:30
Macclesfield Library - 'Family Games Day'
Drop in for a free 'Family Games Day', discover the enjoyment of traditional board games. (Children must be accompanied by an adult).
Venue: Macclesfield Library Macclesfield
Location: Macclesfield
Contact : Allan Costello 01625 374 000
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August 18, 2008
10:30 - 12:00
Team Read Craft Session at Disley Library
Disley Library is holding a craft session with a sporting theme for 6-10 year olds. This will be run by Crafty Ladies of Marple. Booking is essential as places are limited.
Venue: Disley Library Disley
Location: Disley
Contact : Disley Library 01663 765635
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August 18, 2008
02:00 - 03:00
Stretch 'n' Grow
Keep those minds and bodies active with our fun fitness session. For ages 7 and above. no charge but please book in advance.
Venue: Crewe Library Crewe
Location: Crewe
Contact : Crewe Library 01270 375295
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August 18, 2008
02:00 - 02:45
Shotokan Karate taster session
Suitable for 6-8 years. Please wear suitable clothing and no jewellery. Admission limited so please contact the library to reserve your free place.
Venue: Northwich Library Northwich
Location: Northwich
Contact : Northwich Library
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August 18, 2008
03:00 - 03:45
Shotokan Karate taster session
Suitable for ages 9+. Please wear suitable clothing and no jewellery. Admission is free but limited, so please contact the library to book your place.
Venue: Northwich Library Northwich
Location: Northwich
Contact : Northwich Library 01606 44221
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August 19, 2008
10:00 - 11:00
Stretch 'n' Grow
Keep those minds and bodies active with our fun fitness session. For ages 7 and above. No charge but please book in advance.
Venue: Winsford Library Winsford
Location: Winsford
Contact : Winsford Library 01606 552065
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August 19, 2008
03:00 - 04:00
Team Challenge Family Quiz
Take up the Family Quiz Challenge. All ages welcome but most suitable for ages 7 and above. Please book in advance.
Venue: Neston Library Neston
Location: Neston
Contact : Neston Library 0151 336 5486
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August 21, 2008
11:00 - 12:00
Stretch 'n' Grow
Keep those minds and bodies active with our fun fitness session. For ages 7 and above. No charge but please book in advance.
Venue: Holmes Chapel Library Holmes Chapel
Location: Holmes Chapel
Contact : Holmes Chapel Library 01477 535126
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August 21, 2008
10:30 - 11:00
Horrid Henry Storytime
Join us for mischief and fun with Henry. Suitable for 4-8 years. Please contact the library to book your FREE place.
Venue: Northwich Library Northwich
Location: Northwich
Contact : Northwich Library 01606 44221
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August 21, 2008 - August 31, 2008
11:00 - 12:00
Children's Arts & Crafts
Go wild with animal arts and crafts at the library this summer. On Tuesday 21st August between 11-12pm there will be a session suitable for children aged 5-7, and on Friday 31st August there will be another suitable for children aged 8-12. Both events are free, but tickets must be booked from the library in advance as places are limited.
Venue: Macclesfield Library Macclesfield
Location: Macclesfield
Contact : Julie Young 01625 422512
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August 22, 2008
10:30 - 11:30
Cartoon Workshop for 5 - 12 year olds
A cartoon workshop for 5 - 12 year olds with Paul Wilcox.Children should be accompanied by an adult and tickets purchased in advance..
Venue: Poynton Library Poynton
Location: Poynton
Contact : Maggie Goodman 01625 876257
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August 26, 2008
02:30 - 04:30
Badge Making
Are you feeling creative? Drop in to this afternoon session and make a badge to take home.
No need to book. Suitable for 7+ years.
Venue: Northwich Library Northwich
Location: Northwich
Contact : Northwich Library 01606 44221
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August 28, 2008
02:00 - 02:45
Shotokan Karate taster session
Suitable for 6-8 years. Please wear suitable clothing and no jewellery. Please contact the library to book your free place as admission is limited.
Venue: Northwich Library Northwich
Location: Northwich
Contact : Northwich Library 01606 44221
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August 28, 2008
03:00 - 03:45
Shotokan Karate taster session
Suitable for ages 9+. Please wear suitable clothing and no jewellery. Admission is free but limited so please contact the library to book your place.
Venue: Northwich Library Northwich
Location: Northwich
Contact : Northwich Library 01606 44221
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August 29, 2008
11:00 - 12:00
Storytime and crafts for 7 - 10 year olds.
Stories and crafts for 7 - 10 year olds. Admission by free ticket obtained in advance from Poynton Library.
Venue: Poynton Library Poynton
Location: Poynton
Contact : Maggie Goodman 01625 876257
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September 1, 2008 - September 6, 2008
12:00
Booksale
Sale of ex-library stock at bargain prices including books and multimedia - during library opening hours
Venue: Northwich Library Northwich
Location: Northwich
Contact : Northwich Library 01606 44221
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October 27, 2008 - November 1, 2008
12:00
Booksale
Sale of ex-library stock during opening hours. Adult, junior, fiction and non fiction and multimedia, all at bargain prices.
Venue: Northwich Library Northwich
Location: Northwich
Contact : Northwich Library 01606 44221
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