Knutsford Library

Knutsford Library
Toft Road
Knutsford
Cheshire
WA16 0PG

Phone: 01625 374873
Email: knutsford.library@cheshireeast.gov.uk

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Opening hours

The Customer Service enquiry desk and the  public computers close down 15 minutes before the library closing time.

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Parking at Knutsford Library

Customers shopping at Booths are entitled to two hours of free parking in the store car park, accessed via Stanley Road. There is a walkway through to the library. There are two car parking spaces for disabled drivers near the rear of the library.

Join the library

You can join the library online or in person.

Knutsford Library online

• renew your loans online
• search for a book
• explore member online resources
• visit the libraries homepage for further information and services.

At your library you will find

• Customer Service Point
• home library service
• induction loop
• local studies resources (including the Whitfield Mrs Gaskell collection), microfilm and maps  
• IT buddy computer help
• public computers

What's new?

Springboard work hub

Springboard work hubs aim to help people access opportunities and achieve their goals. If you need help with your CV, job searches and more, we will be hosting pop-up work hubs on the following dates:

• Wednesday 8 February at 9.30 - 11.00am by appointment only and 11.00 - 12.00 noon for drop-in sessions
• Wednesday 8 March at 9.30 - 11.00am by appointment only and 11.00 - 12.00 noon for drop-in sessions

Contact Springboard on 01260 290 682 for further details or to book.

IT Buddy sessions

These are one-to-one taster sessions for beginners in IT. You can bring your own tablet or laptop, or used one of our fixed People’s Network computers for a maximum of three sessions with one of our IT-savvy volunteers. Sessions are free of charge, but they must be booked in advance and are subject to availability. Please get in touch with us for more information or to make a booking.

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Activities at Knutsford Library

Monday

• Baby Bounce - 11.00 - 11.30am - weekly (with the exception of the school summer holidays). Suitable for babies under 1 year. Free; no need to book
  
• Children's Book Group - 3.45 - 4.30pm - monthly, on the first Monday of each month. Chat with others about your favourite books and characters. Suitable for ages 9-11 years. Free; juice and biscuits provided. No booking required
  
• Current Affairs discussion group - 2.00 – 3.00pm - weekly. Put the world to rights, or simply catch up with the latest goings-on. All welcome. Free of charge; donations for tea/coffee welcomed.

Tuesday

• LEGO Club - 3.30 - 4.30pm - monthly, on the last Tuesday of each month. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free; no need to book, just drop in. Suitable for children aged 5 and over. Duplo available for smaller children
  
• Rhymetime - 11.00 - 11.30am - weekly (with the exception of the school summer holidays). Suitable for pre-school children. Free; no need to book
  

Thursday

• Afternoon Tea Book Group (adults) - 2.15 - 3.15pm - monthly, on the first Thursday of each month. Pop along and join us as we discuss what we're currently reading. Refreshments available
• Crafters - 2.30 - 3.30pm - adult craft club on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Try something new at our friendly craft group. £1.00 per session; refreshments provided. Booking essential
  
• Mindful Colouring (adults) - 2.15 - 3.15pm - on the second and fourth Thursday of each month
• Thursday Murder Book Club - 3.30 - 4.30pm - monthly. Book club for lovers of crime fiction. Free; no need to book. Refreshments available. Contact the library for dates

Friday

• Stories and Songs - 11.00 - 11.30am - weekly (with the exception of the school summer holidays). Stories, rhymes and activities for pre-school children and their grown-ups. Great for active toddlers – sitting is optional!  Free; no need to book in advance
  

Other organisations in this library

Other leisure groups meet in the library such as Scrabble, Canasta, Writers’ Group, and Mah Jong. Please ask at the library for contact details as these groups are run independently from Cheshire Libraries and have their own group organisation arrangements. 

Page last reviewed: 12 January 2023