Sefton Libraries

Row of crochet animals in Crosby Library. There are pillows underneath them

Our mystery knitter has dropped off more lovely animals looking for a forever home! #Knitting #Knitted #Crochet

Family playing Wii Tennis

Family playing Wii Bowling

Family playing Super Mario Bros 3

Formby Library has finished hosting the Gaming Together Exhibition and had lots of families playing retro video games together on Saturday! Such as Wii Sports, Super Mario Bros and Sonic the Hedgehog !

Hand holding the Wuthering Heights book by Emily Bronte. It is against a orange background

Before you watch the film starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi we have many copies of Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte available to borrow! In Paperback, Quick Read, Large Print and Audio Book! Let us know which is better book or film version! 📖 📚

Person holding two books against a wallpaper background. The Orton Diaries by Joe Orton and Modern Nature by Derek Jarman

February is LGBT+ history month - so we have chosen some recommendations from our collection to mark the occasion!

Joe has picked out a pair of diaries from two hugely influential queer artists, both at the end of their remarkable lives: Derek Jarman and Joe Orton.

Man standing in Crosby Library holding several Julian Barnes books

Author Julian Barnes has confirmed his new novel Departure(s) will be his last book. If you haven't tried any of his books we have a great selection of his available!

Photo of lots of crochet animals against a pillow

Once upon a time, lots of cute knitted animals wandered into Crosby Library looking for a forever home! If they make you happy please take one! #Knitting #Knitted #Crochet

Poster explaining information about international shared reading group

We're so excited to announce, International Shared Reading at Crosby Library, starting next week!

Every first Wednesday, 2pm – 3:30pm

Open to all, whether you are learning English or are just curious to explore a new world of stories and poems!

Book via link in our bio! 📖📚

Four books on a table in the library

Read Shakespeare stories in a modern light, with these contemporary novel adaptations of some of his plays.

Person painting a wall at Crosby Library

Working hard at Crosby Library to bring you more private study spaces 🔨🔧🧽🎨

Person standing in the library holding the book; The House Maid by Freida McFadden

This was my last read of 2025 and I have to say one of the best. It captivated my attention instantly - It kept me guessing right the way through; I certainly didn't see the ending coming. #TheHousemaid #BookRec 📖📚

Two library members of staff wearing their Christmas jumpers in front of a tree

Our lovely staff have been getting into the festive spirit with their Christmas jumpers! #Grinch #Sonic

Three people standing in Crosby Library holding an award

Crosby library community garden was honoured to receive the RHS 'It's your neighbourhood' award for OUTSTANDING level 5. We're overjoyed with how our outdoor space has transformed under our staff and volunteers and can't wait to keep improving and evolving our garden for everyone to enjoy! 🌱💚

Crosby libraries community compost scheme is off to a great start, we had councillor Liz Dowd come to help out!

Group of people standing in a building

Thank you so much to Baby Week UK and NHS Cheshire and Merseyside for supporting two amazing trips for local young families in Sefton!

Sefton Libraries are supporting the Sefton Mayor's Toy Appeal 2025. There is a picture of Rudolph and some stars.

Sefton Libraries are supporting the Sefton Mayor's Christmas Toy Appeal 2025. 🎁🎄🎅

Sefton Libraries are one of the drop off points:

Bootle Library
Crosby Library
Meadows Library
Formby Library
Atkinson Library

You can donate until 22nd December. Thank you for supporting families in Sefton.

Three Non Fiction books on a table

Children ask a lot of questions... and with books they can learn a lot of answers! Children's fact books, or non-fiction are available at all our libraries and cover a wide range of subjects and topics. We even have fact books about facts! #NonFictionNovember 📖 📚

Person stood in the library holding two manga books

Our manga of the month is JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
👹🕰️🌍Set across time and in locations around the world, the story follows various members and descendants of the Joestar family. Each JoJo must gather a group of allies and master their powers — to defeat the latest menace. But will they succeed?

Poster of the sefton libraries podcast logo

We now have a Podcast! Tales from the Stack: a Sefton Libraries podcast is now available on;

Spotify
open.spotify.com/show/79x72aG...

Apple Podcasts
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

YouTube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtVC...

Start listening and let us know what you think!

Group of people sat around a table doing a bobbin lace workshop

Close up photo of the bobbin lace workshop on the table

It was lovely to see the Bobbin Lace demonstration and workshop at Meadows Library this week. If you missed out then they will be having another free session on Wednesday 19th November, 10am-12pm - no knowledge or expertise needed! #pattern #braiding

Girl in the library holding a snake

Person holding a turtle in the library

Person holding an animal in the library

Big thanks to The Creepy Crawly Show for hosting some wonderful animal visits across the libraries this half term holiday! 🐍 🐢🦔🕷️🦎

Hand holding a book in the library

If you're a romance girlie but fancy something with a spooky edge, think ghost-busting whilst navigating a love triangle, 'crazy spooky love' might be just the tonic. Josie Silver's new novel is being praised as the perfect cute silly book to get you in the seasonal mood 👻

Two library members of staff standing with a group of children with their writing workshop certificates.

Adam and Alison give their best wishes to pupils from St Oswald's C of E Primary who attended our Sefton Libraries Writing Workshop. The pupils enjoyed taking part in lots of interesting activities to stimulate their creative writing skills. ✍️

Person holding a Frankenstein book in a library. He is wearing a mask that resembles Frankenstein's monster.

It's Alive! The spooky season is in full swing! So as the nights draw in why not curl up and get into the Halloween spirit by reading the classic Frankenstein by Mary Shelley! Compare it with the new Guillermo del Toro film! 🎃👻

Selection of three books on a planter inside a library.

Craving a steaming mug of tea, a freshly baked muffin and a sprinkle of enchantment?

The Baby Dragon Cafe- A T Qureshi 🐲
A cat cafe, but with dragons!

The Wizard's Bakery- Gu Byeong-Mo 🧁
Be careful what you wish for!

Practical Magic- Alice Hoffman 🌹
Two sisters are tainted by their family curse!

Person holding a book outside., There are trees in the background

'The Enchanted Greenhouse' by Sarah Beth Durst. The story feels like a warm hug, Sarah yet again creates characters that feel so familiar and loveable in a world you can't wait to return to. If you needed any more convincing, this book features a winged cat...enough said 😸

Person holding several dyslexia friendly books in the library.

As part of Dyslexia Awareness Week, Sefton Libraries have a range of books from publishers Barrington Stoke and Little Gems. These are ideal for reluctant or struggling readers and those that can suffer from visual stress when reading print on traditional paper.

Poster for a composting event in Crosby Library

Join us on 15th October at 3pm for our introductory session with Minna from Compost Works, a Liverpool-based social enterprise with a mission to divert food waste from incineration and landfill. The project is funded by Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority ♻️ 🍎🥕🍌🍅🥔 #Composting #Garden

📜 A huge congratulations to Barbara Bailey for coming first place in this year's Sefton Slams, as part of our National Poetry Day celebrations day in Crosby Library!

Barbara delivered a beautiful second reading of the poem. Thank you so much to all the wonderful poets who participated! #Writing ✍️🖊️

Person holding the book 'Uncharmed' by Lucy Jane Wood

Happy October! 🍁🍂🧣☕

The perfect time to cosy up under a blanket with a cuppa and a good book. Lucy Jane Wood’s new witchy release 'Uncharmed' is a perfect autumn read. We follow Annie, as her immaculate life is turned upside-down in this story of found family, comfort in chaos and a bit of magic! ✨