Congleton Library

15/10/2026

Stories build empathy. Reading fiction helps children develop empathy and understand different experiences, perspectives and emotions. ❤️

15/10/2026

Did you know next week is and to celebrate we have Rebecca Lea, the official Cheshire trainer for AbilityNet , joining us to provide support with a range of digital and IT needs, including help with tablets and smartphones, the NHS App, and more. She will also be offering advice on staying safe online and avoiding scams.

This event is FREE and DROP-IN.

Tuesday 20th October. 11am

14/10/2026

There is lots planned for this coming half-term:

Tuesday 27th October - Stories and Songs. 10.30am

Wednesday 28th October - Light-up Spooky Bookmarks. £1. Please book in advance on (01260) 375550

Thursday 29th October - Spooky Rhymetime and Badgemaking
Rhymetime at 10.30am followed by Badgemaking at 11am (Badges cost 50p)

All week: Can you find all 10 spooky book characters hiding around the library?

⭐All our regular pre-school activities will run as usual. ⭐

14/10/2026

We will be at Congleton's Children Centre tomorrow with information on our children's events and activities, examples of books and information on how to join the Library! If you are an expectant parent come and say hello :-)

Are you an expectant parent?

Why not come along to one of our Baby Shower events?

📍 Congleton Family Hub
🗓️ 15 October 2026 - 9.30 to 11am

📍 Ash Grove Family Hub
🗓️ 17 November 2026 - 9.30 to11am

Our baby showers are your chance to meet and chat with:

🍼 Midwives
🍼 Health Visitors
🍼 Family Hub Staff
🍼 Libraries
🍼 Perinatal Mental Health
🍼 Cherubs
🍼 Maternity Neonatal Voice Partnership

We look forward to seeing you there!

14/10/2026

We have an hour of feel-good sing-a-long songs this morning from 10.30am featuring guitars, bongos and ukuleles! Open to all ages, free and drop-in.

10.30am

13/10/2026

What to read if you're watching... Slow Horses. For all the misfits, losers, and fans of Jackson Lamb, a selection of books for anyone enjoying the new season of Slow Horses, all available to borrow or reserve now.

13/10/2026

Poet Jo Bell will be here in a few weeks at Story and Tea with a special talk 'Poetry for the Terrified' - Jo will be reading various poems and leading a discussion on the joy of poetry.

Tuesday 27th October. 2.30pm
FREE and DROP-IN

12/10/2026

Our next Book Group: Monday 2nd November. 2.30pm

Come along and share your thoughts on any book you have read on the subject of remembrance, war and courage. Fiction and non-fiction recommendations welcome!

Free and drop-in. All welcome.

12/10/2026

Come along today for a FREE talk by Mike Tingle: Tales of Hoffman; Ring of Fire.

2.30pm.

11/10/2026

⭐Come up this week at the Library⭐

Monday - Tales of Hoffman - a talk by Mike Tingle. 2.30pm

Tuesday - Stories and Songs -10.30am
Keen Cooks -2.15pm
After School Games Club -3.15pm

Wednesday - Toddler Time 10am-12noon
Good Vibrations -10.30am

Thursday - Rhymetime -10.30am
Baby Bounce -2.15pm

Saturday - Lego Club 10am-12noon
Meet the therapy dog - 10.30am