Here are all the events and activities that we have on each month across all Sefton Libraries. If you have any questions, please contact the host library.
Bootle Library: 0151 934 5781 / bootle.library@sefton.gov.uk
Crosby Library: 0151 257 6400 / crosby.library@sefton.gov.uk
Formby Library: 01704 874 177 / Formby.library@sefton.gov.uk
Maghull Library: 0151 288 6731 / maghull.library@sefton.gov.uk
Netherton Library: 0151 525 0607 / netherton.library@sefton.gov.uk
Southport Library: 0151 934 2118 / southport.library@sefton.gov.uk
At the Library: hello@atthelibrary.co.uk
For more information on any of these talks, please contact Information Services on:
email: information.services@sefton.gov.uk
telephone: 0151 257 6401
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Wednesday 16th October, 2pm-3pm
The Outrageous Mr Fox Cooper
Booking Link: The Outrageous Mr Fox Cooper - Library Events - Sefton Libraries, England (libcal.com)
Wednesday 20th November, 2pm-3pm
Formby Lifeboat Station
Booking Link: Formby Lifeboat Station - Library Events - Sefton Libraries, England (libcal.com)
What's Going on in September
Regular Events
At the Library: Colour of Pomegranates
Dates TBC, Bootle Library
Note: Contact At the Library via hello@atthelibrary.co.uk for further details
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Meditation
Mondays, Formby Library, 10:30am-12:30pm
Note: there is a charge for this event
Booking Link: link
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At the Library: Squish (formerly known as Sensory Play)
Tuesdays from 10th September, Bootle Library, 10:30am-12:30pm
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At the Library: Money Matters
Wednesdays, Bootle Library, 10am-2pm
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At the Library: Squish (formerly known as Sensory Play)
Fridays from 13th September, Netherton Library, 10am-12pm
One-Off Events
At the Library: Elastic Money
Wednesday 4th & 18th September, Bootle Library, 10:30am-12pm
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Tai Chi
Thursday 5th, 12th & 19th September, Formby Library, 2pm-3pm
Note: the 1st session is free and then there's a charge for further sessions
Booking Link: link
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At the Library: Gardening Club
Thursday 5th & 19th September, Bootle Library, 10am-12pm
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Creative Writing Group
Friday 6th & 20th September, Formby Library, 2pm-4:30pm
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At the Library: Stitch Club
Monday 9th September, Crosby Library, 10:30am-1pm
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SEND: Community Engagement
Friday 13th September, Crosby Library, 10am-12pm
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Shared Reading Group
Wednesday 18th September, Formby Library, 11:30am-1pm
*BOOKING REQUIRED*
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Big Read Event: Author Luca Veste discussing A J Chowdhury's book 'The Detective'
Tuesday 24th September, Formby Library, 10am-12pm
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Local Author Talk: Barbara Attwood talking about her book, 'Blue Plastic Cow'
Wednesday 25th September, Formby Library, 2pm-3pm
*BOOKING REQUIRED*
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Grief and Healing Shared Reading Group
Friday 27th September, Bootle Library, 10:30am-12pm
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At the Library: Chopping Club
Friday 27th September, 11am-2pm, Bootle Library
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Tea & Tunes: 1960s part 1
Friday 27th September, Crosby Library, 11am-12:30pm
What's Going on in November
Family History Helpdesk
Thursday 7th November, Maghull Library
Note: contact the library for more information
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Shared Reading Group
Thursday 7th & 21st November, Maghull Library, 11am
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Grief and Healing Shared Reading Group
Friday 8th November, Bootle Library, 10:30am-12pm
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Junior Book Club
Saturday 9th & 30th November, Maghull Library, 11am
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Teen Graphics Group
Saturday 9th November, Maghull Library, 12:30pm
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The Reader Group
Wednesday 20th November, Formby Library, 11:30am-1pm
Note: free with no booking required, tea and coffee available as we share a story or poem together
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Talk: English Villages in the Middle Ages by Stuart Elliott
Wednesday 27th November, Formby Library, 2pm
Note: free, contact the library to book a place
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At the Library: Chopping Club
Friday 29th November, Bootle Library, 11am-2pm
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Tea & Tunes: 1970s
Friday 29th November, Crosby Library, 11am-12:30pm
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Gardening Club
Fortnightly meetings, Formby Library
Note: please contact library staff for more information
What's Going on in October
Regular Events
At the Library: Squish
Every Tuesday, Bootle Library, 10:30am–12pm
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At the Library: Money Matters
Every Wednesday, Bootle Library, 10:30am–12pm
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At the Library: Squish
Every Friday, Netherton Library, 10:30am–12pm
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At the Library: The Colour of Pomegranates
Bootle Library
Contact Joe.Goff@sefton.gov.uk for more details
One-Off Events
At the Library: Elastic Money
Wednesday 2nd and 16th October, Bootle Library, 10:30am-12pm
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At the Library: Gardening Club
Thursday 3rd and 17th October, Bootle Library, 10:30am–12:30pm
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Sefton Slams Poetry Competition
Thursday 3rd October, Crosby Library, 2pm-4:30pm
Event Information: Sefton Slams Poetry Competition - Library Events - Sefton Libraries, England (libcal.com)
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Shared Reading Group
Thursday 10th October, Maghull Library, 11am
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At the Library: Grief and Healing Reading Group
Friday 11th October, Bootle Library, 10:30am-12pm
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Gardening Club: Apple Pressing
Friday 11th October, Formby Library, 2pm-4pm
Note: no booking required but bring your own apples!
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Teen Graphics Group
Saturday 12th October, Maghull Library, 12:30pm-1:30pm
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At the Library: Stitch Club
Monday 14th October, Crosby Library, 10:30am–1:30pm
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Reader Group
Wednesday 16th October, Formby Library, 11:30am-1pm
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At the Library: Colour of Pomegranate
Thursday 17th October, Bootle Library, 11am-1pm
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At the Library: Jenny Gaskell; Of People and Things Exhibition
Friday 18th October - Saturday 26th October, Crosby Library
Note: Exhibition open during library hours
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At the Library: Seed Paper-Making Sessions
Friday 18th, Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd Oct, Crosby Library
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Junior Book Club (aimed at ages 8-10)
Saturday 19th October, Maghull Library
Note: this months book is "Heartseer: The Tale of Anise Star" and attendees will receive a free copy of the book thanks to The Reading Agency. It is a spellbinding tale full of magic, wonder and adventure.
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Tea and Tunes: 1960s
Friday 25th October, Crosby Library, 11am-12:30pm
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Talk on The Northwest and the Space Industry by Bob Morris, director of Northern Space Consortium
Wednesday 30th October, Formby Library, 2pm
*BOOKING REQUIRED*
What's Going on in October Half Term
Monday 28th October
Halloween Decoration Craft, Crosby Library, 10:30am-11am & 11:30am-12pm
Note: booking required
Storytime, Bootle Library, 10:30am
Storytime, Formby Library, 10:30am
Board Games Club, Netherton Library, 10:30am
Halloween Trick or Treat Bag Craft, Bootle Library, 12pm-1pm
Tuesday 29th October
At the Library: Roots of Change - A Youth Theatre Experiment, Crosby Library
Ages 8-11; 10am-12pm
Ages 12+; 1pm-3pm
Note: £2 per child, booking required in branch
Pumpkin Painting (aged 5+), Formby Library, 11am
Note: free, booking required
Storytime, Crosby Library, 10:30am
Storytime, Maghull Library, 10:30am & 2pm
Crafts, Netherton Library, 2:30pm
Wednesday 30th October
Storytime, Formby Library, 10:30am
Storytime, Netherton Library, 10:30am
Slime Making, Formby Library, 11am-12pm
Note: booking required in branch, £2 per child
Storytime, Southport Library, 11:30am
Crafts, Maghull Library, 2:30pm
Thursday 31st October
Halloween Origami Bookmarks, Crosby Library, 10:30am-11am & 11:30am-12pm
Note: booking required
Slime Making, Bootle Library, 10:30am-11:30am & 12pm-1pm
Note: booking required in branch, £2 per child
Halloween Craft (aged 3-8), Formby Library, 11am-12pm
Note: free, booking required
Friday 1st November
Storytime, Crosby Library, 10:30am
Storytime, Formby Library, 10:30am
Storytime, Maghull Library, 10:30am
Slime Making, Netherton Library, 10:30am
Note: booking required in branch, £2 per child
Saturday 2nd November
Lego & Board Games Club, Bootle Library, 10:30am
Lego & Board Games Club, Crosby Library, 10:30am
Lego Club, Formby Library, 10:30am
Board Games Club, Netherton Library, 10am