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LEGO clubs
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.
On Thursday 15 August at 10.30-11.30am and 2.00-3.00pm, we have LEGO club on the theme of famous landmarks. Free, but please book in advance. Suitable for children aged 5 years and over. 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 Thursday 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.
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. Free, drop-in activity. 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. Tickets £2.50 per child; please book in advance. Suitable for children aged 8 years and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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.
Portals: an everyday sci-fi experience
A mysterious glowing disc appears in the meeting room at Macclesfield Library inviting people to play. Join us on Thursday 25 July from 10.00am to experience PORTALS, a sci-fi-inspired interactive video-mapping installation and AV performance exploring time, space and recursive patterns in nature. This mesmerising interactive Arts Council funded project by artist, Sam Meech, allows users to intuitively generate complex patterns and soundscapes using movement and colour, and is suitable for all ages and abilities. Hypnotic, enchanting, almost alive.
Giraffes Can't Dance storytime
Join us for stories and games on Tuesday 30 July at 11.00am. Free, drop-in activity. Suitable for pre-school children.
Junk modelling workshop
On Wednesday 31 July at 2.00-3.30pm we have a space themed junk modelling workshop. Join us to make messy aliens, perfect planets, and space stations. Suitable for children aged 5 years and over. Free, but please book in advance. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
On Friday 30 August at 2.00-3.00pm we have a summer themed junk modelling workshop. Free; please book in advance. Suitable for children aged 5 years and over.
Space stop motion animation
On Friday 2 or 16 August at 2.00-3.30pm, create a short film inspired by real NASA missions using LEGO and other materials. All videos will be featured on our YouTube and Facebook channels, and a prize will be awarded for best film! Winner to be announced at the end of August. Tickets £2.50 per child; please book in advance. Suitable for children aged 8 years and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Build a rocket workshop
On Wednesday 7 August at 2.00-3.00pm, build a rocket with Radiate Arts and then watch it fly! Tickets £6.00; must be booked in advance. Suitable for children aged 5 years and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Chester Zoo Rangers workshop
On Tuesday 13 August discover how the work of Chester Zoo reaches out around the world, and find out how they help look after our unique and brilliant planet with projects in Africa and Indonesia, in this interactive fun family workshop. Free, but please book in advance. Two workshops to choose from, at 2.00-2.45pm or 3.00-3.45pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Noodle performance art workshop
Join Noodle for drama, games, improvisation and dance on Wednesday 14 August at 2.00-3.00pm. Tickets £3.00; must be booked in advance. Suitable for children aged 4-12 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Little Cockroach storytime
Join us on Saturday 17 August at 11.00am for storytime with author, Susie Violet, who will also be signing copies of her book. Free, drop-in activity. Suitable for preschool children.
Summer crafts
On Thursday 22 August we have children's crafts at 10.30-12.00 noon. Tickets £3.50, must be booked in advance. Suitable for children aged 5 years and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Summer reading challenge award ceremony
On Saturday 7 September we have a celebration of all the children who have successfully completed the summer reading challenge. Children will receive their medal and certificate between 9.00am and 1.00pm.
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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.