What's New?
Tablet and tea
On Tuesday 17 September call in between 10.00am and 12.00 noon for help with your tablet, phone or laptop. Ask your question in a relaxed friendly atmosphere and have a cup of tea!
Digital maps of Victorian Cheshire
On Wednesday 25 September at 2.00-3.00pm discover Cheshire's 400 tithe maps online. The maps are a fantastic snapshot of Cheshire’s landscape, towns and villages in the mid 19th century. Hear more about these wonderful maps, why they are so important to anyone with an interest in their family or community history, and how to use the website with Paul Newman from the Cheshire Record Office. Free, but please book as places are limited.
Adult colouring
On Thursday 26 September pop in between 2.00 and 3.00pm and release your inner artist. Free; all materials and refreshments provided.
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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 10.30-11.30am. A small group class for beginners and improvers, using exercises developed by physios to get you moving freely again. Offering a friendly, supportive environment. Contact Robyn: phone 07961 937 030, 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 Zoe Quinlan at zoequinlan@yahoo.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
Springboard work hub
The Work Club will close from Tuesday 30 July and will re-open on Monday 9 September as the Springboard Work Hub. Our new operating hours will be:
- 9.30am until 10.30am – appointments only for new attendees
- 10.30am until 12.30pm – drop-in for help with your job search, job applications, IT support or for help with your CV
If you need any further information or to book an appointment, please call 01260 290682 or email info@clpcic.co.uk
Springboard – Skills to Succeed.