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Summer Bank Holiday open hours
The library will be closed on Monday 27 August for the Summer Bank Holiday.
Family beginners guide to Micro:bits
On Thursday 16 August at 2.00-3.00pm discover how to code using a micro:bit. Then maybe even borrow one for free to take home and play with. Get a free ticket in advance. Suitable for children aged 6 and over, and their parents/carers.
Elmer party
Join us on Wednesday 22 August for Elmer fun at 11.00-12.00 noon. Get a free ticket in advance. Suitable for children aged 3-6 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Summer crafts
Join us a children's craft session on Thursday 23 August at 10.30-12.00 noon. Tickets £3.00 per child. Suitable for children aged 4-11 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
TWINE interactive storytelling workshop
Ever wanted to write and choose your own adventure story? Would you like to experiment with writing and narrative with player interaction? Curious about what it's like to add a few choices to a story you have kicking around? Come and learn Twine in our hands-on workshop on Tuesday 28 August at 1.30-3.30pm. Create simple stories and extend your stories with the power of the web. Suitable for young people aged 10 - 16 years of age. Tickets free, but need to be booked in advance.
Fun Science workshop
Join Fun Science for a messy hands-on science workshop on Thursday 30 August at either 2.00-3.00pm or 3.30-4.30pm. Tickets £4.00 per child. Suitable for children aged 4-11 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tablet and tea
Need help with your tablet, phone or laptop? Bring it along and we will try to help you. Free; just drop in between 10.00am and 12.00 noon.
- Thursday 6 September
- Monday 15 October
- Friday 16 November
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Activities at Macclesfield Library
Monday
- IT Buddy - afternoons - weekly. Please contact the library to book. £2.50 per hour
- Under 5's rhymetime - 2.30-3.00pm - weekly in term time only. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer
Tuesday
- Afternoon Story and Tea - 2.00-3.00pm - monthly on first Tuesday of each month. Short story readings for adults, followed by discussion over hot drinks and biscuits. Free, drop-in session
- IT Buddy - mornings - weekly. Please contact the library to book. £2.50 per hour
- Under 5's rhymetime - 11.00-11.30am - weekly in term time only. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer
Thursday
- Book Club - 6.00-7.00pm - monthly. Meets on first Thursday of each month. Please book, as places are limited
- IT Buddy - afternoons - weekly. Please contact the library to book. £2.50 per hour
- LEGO Club - 4.30-5.30pm - monthly on last Thursday of every month. Free, but please book as places are limited. Suitable for children aged 4 years and over
Friday
- IT Buddy - afternoons - weekly. Please contact the library to book. £2.50 per hour
Other organisations in this library
Anne's Yoga (British Wheel of Yoga tutor for 15 years)
Tuesday mornings at 10.00-11.30am, an advanced class for those with some experience of Yoga as the poses are challenging. £7.50 per class.
Tuesdays at 11.45am-1.00pm, an introduction to Hatha Yoga for beginners. The first few weeks will take you through the poses to stretch and strengthen your muscles, also including ten minutes relaxation to calm and still the mind. £6.00 per class.
If you are interested in either class contact annegoldstraw@virginmedia.com or telephone 01625 260 493.
Macclesfield Historical Society
The society meets in the library on the second Friday of the month at 7.45pm during the winter. From April onwards there are visits to historical sites throughout the summer.
Macclesfield Writers Group
The group meets every Thursday at 2.00-4.00pm. For more information contact Sandy Milsom on 01625 573850 or email d.smilsom60@btinternet.com
Physio Pilates class
Classes every Wednesday at 7.15-8.15pm. For further information please email info@silkphysiopilates.com
Saffron's Yoga
- Pregnancy Yoga on Tuesdays at 7.00-8.30pm. Cost is £8.00 per session
- Baby Yoga on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11.00-12.00 noon. Cost is £45 for a 6 week course
- Wigglers to Walkers on Fridays at 10.00-11.00am. Cost is £6.00 per session
For further information about these classes please call Saffron on 01625 432997, or email yoga.4.u@hotmail.co.uk or visit Saffron's Yoga website.
Work Club
If you need support getting back into work then why not join us at Macclesfield Library every Monday, apart from Bank Holidays, between 10.00am and 2.00pm? We have experienced careers advisors on hand to help with CV writing, job application forms, and we can help you with the Universal Job Match website. You can access the latest jobs online and search the local papers for work, or find out how to develop your skills with one of our training courses. There's no need to book; just drop in. We even have free tea and coffee available.
The club is run in conjunction with Congleton Learning Centre, as part of the East Cheshire Work Club Network. Contact Cath on 01260 290 682 or 07580 724 932 for more information.