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Handforth Library

Handforth Library

The Green
Wilmslow Road
Handforth
SK9 3ES

Phone: 01625 378 272

Email: handforth.library@cheshireeast.gov.uk

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Handforth Library

Opening hours

The Customer Service enquiry desk is by appointment only, and both this desk and the public computers close down 15 minutes before the library closing time.

Seasonal hours may vary.

Handforth Library Opening hours
DayOpening Hours
Monday 2:30pm to 6pm
Tuesday 2pm to 6pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10am to 1:30pm
Friday 10am to 1:30pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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Join the library

You can join the library online or in person.

Handforth library online

At your library you will find

      Free-WiFi-logo

Parking

Parking is available behind the library; free for 3 hours. Other long stay pay and display parking is signposted in the village.

Disabled parking

Parking is available behind the library. Free to Blue Badge holders.

Customer service desk

Appointments must be made in advance for help with a Customer Service Desk (Blue Badge, Benefits, Railcards) enquiry. Appointments can be made in person or by calling the library. 

Library newsletter

Sign up for email updates about Cheshire East Libraries.

Library events feedback form

We have lots of events coming up this year for children, families and adults. If you'd like to leave feedback about an event you attended, please complete our give feedback on a library event form and help us to plan future events and activities. The form will take 2 minutes to complete.

What's new?

Regular events

Handforth library on Facebook

Handforth Library Facebook

Other organisations in this library

Citizens Advice

Got a problem? Worried about debt, money or employment rights? Need help with housing issues? Call 01625 432 847 (10am to 1pm) to make an appointment at the Citizens Advice session at the library on Thursday mornings.

Time to Talk

CHAW Care Community are hosting free drop‑in sessions for anyone who would like information, guidance, or support related to dementia, finance, debt and mental wellbeing. These sessions are open to:

  • People living with dementia
  • Family members and carers
  • Anyone seeking advice about local dementia services and support options

You can speak to trained staff and learn about services in our area. No appointment needed, just come along on the third Thursday of each month at 11.00am - 12.00pm:

  • 22 January - Citizens Advice/Social Prescriber
  • 19 February - Admiral Nurse/Talking Therapies
  • 19 March - Citizens Advice/Alzheimers Society
  • 16 April - Age UK/Social Prescriber
  • 21 May - Admiral Nurse/Social Prescriber

Page last reviewed: 05 January 2026