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LEGO club
Join us for LEGO fun on Thursday 25 April at 4.00-5.00pm. Suitable for children aged 4 and over. Free, but please book in advance. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Colouring for adults
Pop into the library between 2.00 and 3.00pm on Thursday 25 April to relax and indulge in some adult colouring. Free; materials provided.
Diyet and the Love Soldiers
On Saturday 27 April at 7.30pm we are pleased to present Diyet and the Love Soldiers, in conjunction with Cheshire Rural Touring Arts. Diyet was born in a tent and raised in a cabin on the shores of a glacial lake in the Kluane region of Canada’s Yukon Territory. She embodies her southern Tutchone, Japanese, Tlingit and Scottish roots with a musical presence that is equally diverse and unique.Tickets £12.00; concessions £10.00 are available from the library or via Ticketsource.
Tablet and tea
If you need help with your laptop, smartphone or tablet pop into Tablet and Tea on Tuesday 30 April between 10.00 and 12.00 noon. Free, drop-in event.
May bank holidays
The library will be closed on Mondays 6 and 27 May for the spring and late May bank holidays.
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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.
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, email robyn@maccforestpilates.co.uk or visit Macc Forest Pilates.
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.