Trafford Libraries

01/09/2026

🍎📚 It's back to school week and the Summer Reading Challenge is drawing to a close! Make sure to visit your local library to collect your medal and certificate, or to sign up for the Celebration Party taking place in Sale and Urmston on Saturday 12th September.

Watch this space to find out more about what's taking place at the party!

29/08/2026

We'd like to hear your thoughts! 📢

We are collecting feedback on the Summer Reading Challenge 2026, use the website below to complete our survey, or ask for a comment card next time you visit the library.

We would particularly like to know if you thought Read to the Beat made a difference to your child's reading or to your reading as a family.

surveymonkey.com/r/SummerReadingChallenge2026_Haveyoursay

Thank you! ✨

28/08/2026

Book your free ticket to see Chris McDonald in conversation at Altrincham Library! It's taking place on Thursday 17th September from 6:30pm and tickets are available from Eventbrite:
https://traffordlibraries.eventbrite.co.uk/

28/08/2026

Join us for an author panel discussion at Urmston Library on Thursday September 17th. Authors Marnie Riches, Ian Seed and Karl Whitney will be discussing the topic 'The Best Advice I Received as a Writer'. There will be an audience Q&A with the authors at the end.

The event will be a great opportunity for readers and writers alike to hear from and engage with experienced, published authors.

Free To Attend.

For more information and to book your place go to our Trafford Libraries Eventbrite or feel free to ask a member of library staff.

📍Urmston Library
📅Thursday Sept 17th, 6.30pm - 7.30pm
🔴FREE

27/08/2026

We had a blast at Hale Library creating these fantastic rock band stage dioramas! Our young artists brought the stage to life with colour, creativity and plenty of star power.

26/08/2026

Join us for some Emoji Book Trivia today! Can you guess the titles? Comment your answers below!

25/08/2026

Ready to discover your next favourite book? 📚✨ Our staff have picked out some absolute gems—thrilling mysteries, moving memoirs, and unforgettable stories, all waiting for you at Trafford Libraries! Which title catches your eye? Tell us in the comments below! 👇

Keep an eye out—more staff picks are coming soon!

22/08/2026

We rocked out at Urmston Library today with our creative stage dioramacraft! 🎸✨ Check out these amazing mini-concert scenes made by our talented young artists. Reading really does rock!

22/08/2026

And for the sixth week of Summer Reading Challenge activities, the theme is Festival! 🪇✨

These activities are free and no booking is required, see you in the library!

22/08/2026

Join us for an exciting author panel discussion event with authors Marnie Riches, Ian Seed and Karl Whitney, who will be discussing the topic 'The Best Advice I Received as a Writer'. There will also be an audience Q&A with the authors at the end.

The event is free and is a great opportunity for readers and writers alike to hear from and engage with experienced, published authors.

📍Urmston Library
🗓️ Thursday 17th September, 6:30pm

Book your place here👇
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1996223279566?aff=oddtdtcreator



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Join us at Urmston Library for an author panel event and discussion with Audience Q&A.