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Books Aloud reading group
Join us on Friday 1 March at 11.00-12.00 noon for Books Aloud, where we will be reading excerpts from the BBC's top 100 reads. Free, friendly, lighthearted and relaxing drop-in session. Refreshments provided.
World Book Day 2019
We are inviting all adults and children to celebrate with us on Thursday 7 March, by visiting the library dressed as your favourite fictional character. Try your luck in our Booky Dip or make a bookmark to take home.
We also have a special stories and rhymes session at 11.00am, and an after-school storytime at 4.00pm.
LEGO club
On Tuesday 12 March we have LEGO Club at 3.45-4.45pm. Contact the library to book a free place. Suitable for children aged 4 and over.
John Lindley poetry reading
On Friday 15 March at 2.30-3.30pm former Cheshire Poet Laureate, John Lindley, will be reading from his latest prizewinning collection, Love and Crossbones. John will also be selling signed copies of the book. Free; no need to book. Refreshments available.
Isadora Moon party
Join the party on Saturday 16 March at 10.00-11.00am, and enjoy themed stories, crafts and games. Fancy dress welcome. Free, drop-in event. Suitable for children aged 4 and over, who must be accompanied by an adult.
Adult colouring
Pop into the library between 2.00 and 3.00pm on Thursday 21 March to relax and indulge in some adult colouring. Free; materials provided.
Tablet and tea
If you need help with your laptop, smartphone or tablet pop into Tablet and Tea on Monday 25 March between 2.00 and 4.00pm.
Mother's Day crafts
We have a free drop-in Mother's Day craft session on Saturday 30 March between 9.15am adn 12.45pm. 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
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
- 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.
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
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. Next dates are Wednesday 20 February at 3.00-4.00pm, and Saturday 23 February at 10.00-11.00am.
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.