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Father's Day crafts
On the morning of Saturday 15 June make something for your dad, granddad, uncle or any other special man at our free drop-in craft session. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Learn My Way online basics
If you would like to learn how to get online or develop your online skills join us on Wednesdays 19 or 26 June, or 10 July at 2.00-4.00pm. We also have sessions on Thursdays 20 June, or 14 or 18 July at 10.00-12.00 noon.
Learn the basics of getting online with Learn My Way. Pick and mix the modules you want to work through and work at your own pace. Modules include online safety, finding a job online, improving your health online, managing your money online and public services online. Please contact the library for further details.
LEGO club
Join us for LEGO Club on Saturday 22 June at 10.00-11.00am. Free, but please book as places are limited. Suitable for children aged 5 years and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
On Thursday 18 July at 5.00-6.00pm we have an Outer Space themed LEGO Club. Free, but please book in advance. Suitable for children aged 5 years and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Talk and truffles
On Thursday 27 June at 7.00-9.00pm join us for an evening with Oliver Dunn from Oliver's Chocolate Parties, who will be talking about the history of chocolate, explaining chocolate production and the role of the chocolatier. Then create and decorate your own chocolate truffles to take away! Over 18s only. Tickets £20.00 in advance.
Books Aloud readings
On Friday 5 July join us at 11.00-12.00 noon for readings from the BBC top 100 books. This month hear extracts from Birdsong and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Children's summer reading challenge
On Saturday 6 July we are launching this year's summer reading challenge for children, Space Chase. Come and find out what it's all about and sign up for a summer of reading and fun!
Tablet and tea
On Thursday 11 July bring along your laptop, phone or tablet to our free drop-in session between 10.00 and 12.00 noon. Ask your question in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Refreshments provided.
Children's drop-in craft session
Join us on Saturday 20 July for a morning of space themed crafts to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Constellation building workshops
On Wednesday 24 July and Friday 26 July at 2.00-3.30pm make an accurate light-up diagram of a real constellation using basic circuitry. Suitable for children aged 8 years and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult. There will be a small charge for this event. Please contact the library for details.
Adult colouring session
On Thursday 25 July pop in between 2.00 and 3.00pm to relax and let your creative juices flow. Free; all materials provided.
Junk modelling workshop
On Wednesday 31 July at 2.00-3.30pm we have a space themed junk workshop. Free, but please book in advance. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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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
- 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
Wednesday
- IT Buddy - mornings - weekly. Please contact the library to book. £2.50 per hour
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
Friday
- Books Aloud - 11.00-12.00 noon - monthly on the first Friday of each month. Each month we read and discuss extracts from two titles on the BBC Big Read top 100 books. Free; drop-in event. Refreshments provided
- 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)
Mondays at 11.00am - 12.30pm, Hatha Yoga - only suitable for those with some experience of yoga. £7.50 per class.
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.
Macc Forest Pilates
On Fridays at 10.00-11.00am or Thursdays at 12.15-1.15pm. Pilates classes for all abilities, tailored to your needs. Individual and group classes in a friendly, supportive environment. Contact Robyn: phone 07961937030, or email robyn@maccforestpilates.co.uk
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
Pilates with Katherine
Friendly and focused teaching in small classes to improve posture, strength and flexibility; mindful movement to de-stress and great body conditioning to aid training and recovery. Matwork classes every Tuesday 7.15-8.15pm. 8 week block £40; £6 drop-in. Facebook: @pilateswithkatherine Instagram: @pilateswithkatherine or email: matpilateswithkatherine@gmail.com
Police Community Support Officer
The local Police Community Support Officer will hold be holding a weekly surgery in the library. Please contact the library for further details.
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.