Latest Library News

Adult Learners' Week, 18th-24th May 2013

Cheshire East Libraries are holding a wide range of events to celebrate adult learning. You could try a new craft or even find a new hobby. Brush up your IT skills or learn a few words of French or Italian. You can watch demonstrations, listen to talks, take a local history tour, enjoy an Indian head massage and more... Visit the libraries' pages to find out what's on near you.

Reading Activist Volunteers Needed

We are looking for volunteers to help children to complete the 2013 summer reading challenge, Creepy House. You need to be over 16 and able to spare 25 hours over the summer. Visit our Volunteering page for further details of the role and how to apply. Deadline for applications is 31st May 2013.

Hurdsfield and Weston Survey

The survey on proposals for the future of Hurdsfield and Weston libraries is now closed. Thank you to everyone who responded.

We will analyse the responses and communicate the results shortly.

eAudiobooks have arrived!

OneClick Digital eaudiobooks have arrived! Choose from a range of over 700 titles and download to listen to on your PC, Apple, MP3 player or smartphone. Registration is quick, simple and free.

Titles never go overdue and there are no late charges!

Note: Access not available to members who have joined online via the library catalogue. Visit your local library to upgrade your membership to access this site.

Volunteering

Find out about volunteering opportunities with Cheshire East Libraries on our volunteering page or ask at your local library. We have opportunities for IT Buddies, Rhymetime Assistants and Library Event Supporters as well as summer roles for Reading Challenge Champions. You may also be interested in helping to deliver our Books On Wheels service.

Libraries' Social Media Policies

The Libraries’ Twitter and Facebook accounts are managed during office hours on Monday - Friday. Our Cheshire East Libraries Twitter policy (PDF, 76KB) and Cheshire East Libraries Facebook policy (PDF, 79KB) outline what you can expect from CEC Libraries.

IT Suite available for hire

Macclesfield Library now has an IT suite available for hire by groups or individuals. It is equipped with ten computers, desks, a screen and projector and an urn is provided for refreshments. The computers operate on Windows XP and Microsoft Office XP (with Office 2007 and Microsoft Works compatibility packs).

The IT suite can be hired at the rates charged for meeting room hire . Please note that the library does not currently offer any tutored courses in the suite.

Please contact Macclesfield Library for more information or to book the IT suite.

Several libraries also have meeting rooms for hire. 

Tackle the Credit Crunch!

"Libraries will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no libraries." - Ann Herbert

Check out our Ways to Tackle the Credit Crunch with Cheshire Libraries, see our recommended reads, and get advice! Make the most of your free library service.