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Very messy Mischief Makers mural
Join us on Friday 27 July at 2.30-3.30pm and splatter, spray, blow and dribble paint to create a summer reading challenge mural. We'll also have takeaway monsters. This is an outdoor event, under the library canopy if it's raining. Please wear old clothing and footwear. £2.50 per child; please book in advance. Suitable for ages 4 years and over.
Fun Science workshop
On Tuesday 31 July at 2.30-3.30pm, Fun Science will be hosting a Mischief Makers science workshop for children aged 5 years and over. Make your own slime, smells, bugs and beasts and more. £4.00 per child; please book in advance.
Ancestry taster sessions
Learn the basics of the Ancestry Library Edition genealogy website and start researching your family tree. £3.50 per hour. Please contact the library for further details or to book a session.
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Activities at Knutsford Library
Monday
- Current Affairs Discussion Group - 2.00-3.15pm - weekly. Share your bemusement at the ways of the world over a cup of tea or coffee. Free - all welcome
- IT Buddy - 2.00-3.00pm and 3.00-4.00pm - weekly. Please contact the library to book a one hour session at a cost of £2.50
Tuesday
- Baby Rhymetime, for babies under 12 months - 2.15-2.45pm - term time only. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer
- Help with IT - 11.00-12.00 noon - weekly. Drop-in or book ahead for help with online basics using Learn My Way, online forms and internet applications
- Knutty Hookers Club - 9.30-11.00am - fortnightly. Crochet, chat and create on alternate Tuesdays. Next date is 17 July
- LEGO Club - 3.30-4.30pm - monthly on last Tuesday of each month
Wednesday
- Make Friends with a Book - 11.00-12.00 noon - weekly. Make friends through shared reading. Refreshments available. Free, and no need to book
Thursday
Afternoon Tea Book Group - 2.00-3.15pm - every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month- Story Sack- 2.15pm- term time only. Suitable for children aged 18 months and over. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer
Friday
- Under 5s rhymetime - 11.00-11.30am - term time only. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer
Other organisations in this library
Canasta and games morning
We have a Canasta and Games Morning on Tuesdays and Thursdays respectively at 10.00-12.00 noon. £1.00 charge. New members welcome.
Knutsford Job Advice Clinic
The Monday afternoon sessions are currently in abeyance. However, help is still available by appointment. Contact Anne Baker: annevbaker@btinternet.com or 07803 936682, for information or to make an appointment.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Have you, or someone you know, been affected by cancer? We can help you find information and support in your local area. The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support stand will be in the library on alternate Thursday and Saturday mornings from 10.00 until 12.00 noon. Forthcoming dates are Thursday 12 July, Saturday 28 July, Thursday 9 August, Saturday 25 August, and Thursday 6 September.
Mahjong
The University of the Third Age will be holding Mahjong sessions in the library on alternate Fridays at 10.00-12.00 noon.
Manchester Airport Community Information Point
Airport staff available to answer queries each Tuesday between 9.30am and 5pm, with the exception of the first Tuesday each month when the advice desk is available from 1pm to 7pm.
Scrabble Group
The University of the Third Age runs a Scrabble group each Friday at 2.00-4.00pm. £1.00 entry fee. New members welcome.
Writers' Group
A group for creative writers who are seeking motivation and constructive feedback in a friendly and supportive environment. All genres welcome. Contact Alison at ali@rangacreative.com for more information.