Sefton Libraries

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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.

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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?

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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!

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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

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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!

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'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! ✨

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🐜 Come and join us at Crosby Library this Autumn half term for a family friendly Autumn beastie making season!

Places are limited so please book on via the link in our bio!

This workshop is aimed at children aged 4- 11, accompanied with an adult.

27th October
10:30am
Crosby Library

Poster explaining that Sefton libraries will operate on a limited service on the 30th September due to software upgrades

We will be running a limited service on the 30th September due to software upgrades 🖥️

Ever wanted to write a story but not sure where to start? The Bootle Writers' Group meet every Thursday 10.30 am - 12.30 pm. Bring your writing - any genre for feedback and support. Learn about competitions, make new friends and sharpen your writing skills with fun challenges and prompts! ✍️ 🖊️ 💻

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On the first and third Thursdays of each month, Bootle Library runs their Community Garden Group. If you're interested in getting involved feel free to just turn up! 🌱 🌳 🌿 🌼

Three books on a table Britain's Buildings, Places & Spaces - Ptolemy Dean Forgotten Churches - Luke Sherlock Hidden Treasures of England - Michael McNay

From 12th-21st September, Heritage Open Days are running events across England to celebrate the country's history and culture. To mark the festival, here are a few non-fiction recommendations from our architecture and travel sections.
🏛️ ⛪ 🏰

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Sefton slams 2025! 🎤

This year the theme is PLAY! Enter your poem now, entries close on Thursday the 25th of September. Entrants will be contacted to confirm their place at the event on Thursday the 2nd October at 2pm where they will read their poem to an audience and the winner will be crowned! 👑

Poster of an apple pressing event at Formby Library

🍎 We're delighted to announce the third annual Formby Library Community Apple Pressing event will be taking place on the 26th September!

Come along with our own apples, where they will be collectively sorted, washed and pressed into delicious juice to share.

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We're delighted to be partnering with Active Sefton to deliver a 5-week Peep course for young families at Netherton Library!

Sessions are free, taking place each Friday morning, beginning on the 26th September and will explore child development and learning in a safe welcoming environment. Book Now

Hallo’zine lives! 👻🎃🧟‍♂️🕷️💀

It’s that time of year again! Hallo’zine is back and celebrating its fifth year. We’re calling for your submissions of spooky art and stories. Be sure to check out our catalogue website for further details. Entries close 2nd of October. #Zines #Writing

Hand holding a couple of yarn creations in the library

We’ve had another drop off from our mystery knitter 🧶 We’re still in our story garden era so are loving the butterflies, caterpillars and bees 🐝 🦋🐛 #knitting #knitted

Man happily smiling in Crosby Libraries garden. He is sitting on a bench holding vegetables

Our face when we remember how much veg we've harvested this summer 😆

If you've not yet visited Crosby Libraries garden, we're at the rear of the building by the carpark. There is plenty of seating available, come and relax, bring a picnic, takeaway coffee and of course a good book! 📚🌻🌿

Family painting pebbles

Photo of all the pebbles in the garden

Photo of family painting pebbles

Man painting pebbles

Budding pebble artists have created some fantastic creations to brighten up the Bootle library garden! It was lovely to see a mix of children and adults taking part. Each pebble was unique and made with such love. ❤️💮🏵️

Group of children attending Nature Novels event

Group of children attending Nature Novels event

Child showing off their story

Our recent Nature Novels writing workshops with Charlie Lea, have inspired children from Sefton Libraries to write postcards about saving nature! Lots of fun had and the children came up with some fantastic ideas. 🌳🍃🌴