Don’t forget that there are a host of activities in your libraries for the children during next week’s half term holidays – all free. All materials are provided, and there is no need to book. Branch details including locations, opening times and contact details can be found under the “Branches” tab above.
Get Online Week (15th October – 21st October) #Try1thing
What 1 thing are you going to try this week?
Every week is get online week in Knowsley Library Service but this week we are hosting a wide range of events to help you get online and to #try1thing. Perhaps you’d like to download your first ebook? Perhaps you’d just like some help with using your tablet? For the first time ever we also have a family activity – why don’t you try your hands at creating a simple computer programme through coding with your children? #try1thing.
Monday
Tea and Tech @ Kirkby Library 10.15-11.15
Enjoy a cuppa whilst receiving help and advice on using your tablet or smartphone.
Tea and Tech @ Prescot Library 11.00-12.00
Enjoy a cuppa whilst receiving help and advice on using your tablet or Smartphone.
E-books @ Stockbridge Library 2.00 – 3.00
Never tried an ebook? Come and find out more about our ebook service where you can download up to 5 titles at any one time. We also have a range of eaudiobooks to access as well. Bring your tablet and we will help get you started #try1thing
Tuesday
Comfy with computers @ Halewood Library 11.00-12.00
Don’t know where to start? Pop down to Halewood library where you will get support to get you online.
Property Pool help @ Huyton Library 11.00-12.00
Computer help for people who need to access the council’s on line services.
E-books @ Prescot Library 2.00-3.00
Never tried an ebook? Come and find out more about our ebook service where you can download up to 5 titles at any one time. We also have a range of eaudiobooks to access as well. Bring your tablet and we will help get you started #try1thing
Thursday
Tea and Tech @ Stockbridge Village Library 10.30-12.30
Enjoy a cuppa whilst receiving help and advice on using your tablet or Smartphone.
E-books @ Halewood Library 10.00-11.00
Never tried an ebook? Come and find out more about our ebook service where you can download up to 5 titles at any one time. We also have a range of eaudiobooks to access as well. Bring your tablet and we will help get you started #try1thing
E-books @ Huyton Library 10.00-11.00
Never tried an ebook? Come and find out more about our ebook service where you can download up to 5 titles at any one time. We also have a range of eaudiobooks to access as well. Bring your tablet and we will help get you started #try1thing
Friday
Tea and Tech @ Huyton Library 10.30 – 12.00
Enjoy a cuppa whilst receiving help and advice on using your laptop or Smartphone.
E-books @ Kirkby Library 2.00 – 3.00
Never tried an ebook? Come and find out more about our ebook service where you can download up to 5 titles at any one time. We also have a range of eaudiobooks to access as well. Bring your tablet and we will help get you started #try1thing
Saturday
Coding Club @ Stockbridge Library 11.00-12.00
Why don’t you try your hands at creating a simple computer programme through coding with your children. Just come along to the library with your library card (or proof of name & address if you don’t have one) and we’ll show you how to design your very own computer programs & games, using Scratch, Python or HTML
Making small changes now can improve your health right away and can boost your chances of staying healthy as you get older.
Within our libraries we’ve got lots of books on a variety of topics relating to improving your health and wellbeing, however, if you’d like further information, Healthy Knowsley is here to help. Our website provides information on a range of health and wellbeing issues such as eating more healthily, becoming more active, cutting down on alcohol, managing stress and tips to help you sleep better. There’s also a dedicated section on pregnancy.
Healthy Knowsley Service
If you would like further support and advice to help you take small steps to a healthier you then our Healthy Knowsley Service maybe for you. You can get free, confidential local support like one-to-one or group sessions with our friendly staff and if necessary they can refer you on to more specialist support services.
You can self-refer to the Service by phoning our free phone number 0800 0731 202 or you can talk to your GP or health care professional who can make a referral on your behalf.
This service is available to adults aged over 18 who live or work in Knowsley.
For more information call us on
0800 0731 202 or email
We have been exploring ways to increase the range of e-books we can provide to library customers.
We are delighted to announce that our new service has now gone live, giving you access to not only a much wider range of titles, but also e-Audio books.
You can find them all at: https://library.bolindadigital.com/knowsley or by clicking on the Great Reads above and selecting “eBooks” from the drop down menu.
The website is easy to use, and there’s also an app you can download to make borrowing e-books and e-Audio books even simpler. Library staff will be happy to help if you have any questions.
We’re sorry if the short interruption in provision caused you any inconvenience, but hope you’ll agree that it was worthwhile.
Thank you again for your understanding, and we hope you enjoy the new service!
Did you know that you have a bright, modern and well equipped library in Kirkby? Situated on the first floor in the Kirkby Centre (formerly Kirkby Suite) on Norwich way/Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby library has a great stock of reading material, free public computers with internet access, copying and printing facilities, and lots more besides. You can also take in the current exhibition at Kirkby gallery when you visit, as it is located on the same floor. As well as impressive facilities, Kirkby library offers a friendly welcome and assistance from experienced staff, and provides a range of events and activities, groups and learning opportunities for adults and children from babies upwards. You can even get help to give up smoking. All activities and most services are free (small charge for copies/prints). For more information about this excellent community facility, check out the Kirkby library page at https://yourlibrary.knowsley.gov.uk/branches/kirkby/
Creative activities for older people in Knowsley
An innovative programme of activities for older people is coming to Knowsley’s libraries.
Words of Wisdom provides free arts and creative activities for people aged over 65, including creative writing, storytelling and drawing.
This is a great opportunity for residents to socialise and make new friends whilst carrying out fun activities, or just enjoying a cup of tea and a cake. The programme is also suitable for residents with dementia as research has showed that creative activity can slow down the effects of the condition.
Words of Wisdom takes place from 1pm to 3pm on the following dates:
Halewood Library
Monday 11 June 2018 and Monday 18 June 2018
Huyton Library
Monday 25 June 2018 and Monday 2 July 2018
Kirkby Library
Monday 16 July 2018 and Monday 23 July 2018
Prescot Library
Tuesday 11 September 2018 and Tuesday 18 September 2018
Stockbridge Village Library
Tuesday 25 September 2018 and Tuesday 2 October 2018
There are currently three book folding groups in Knowsley libraries. These meet at Huyton (Mondays 2.00-3.30), Halewood (Fridays 2.30-4.00) and Stockbridge Village (Thursdays 10.30-12.00). Why come along and enjoy this relaxing & rewarding craft. Materials are provided, groups are free, and you will be sure of a warm welcome. We’d love to see you there. For more information including locations, opening times and contact details, click on the Branches tab above and select the relevant branch.
If you find it difficult to get to your local library, or you have a relative or friend who loves reading but struggles to visit us, we can help. Knowsley Libraries offer a bespoke home delivery service. One of our friendly staff will visit and have a chat about the types of books and authors that you like. We will then make selections for you based on your preferences, deliver them to your door, and exchange them every three weeks. Just call 0151 443 4202 and speak to our home delivery team. This service is completely FREE and available to Knowsley residents.
Love books? Do you enjoy talking about books and sharing your favourite authors, characters and stories with others? Find it difficult to get to a reading group?
Knowsley Book Chat may be just what you’re after.
A Facebook community group dedicated to book lovers, KBC provides a friendly place to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy (and those that maybe they don’t enjoy so much too…)
You don’t have to live, work or study in Knowsley to join our group. We welcome everybody regardless of their address. You will also find lots of information on best sellers, latest releases and new stock added to our catalogue, along with each library’s Book of the Month choice, news about our eBook service, and any reading events such as author visits that may be happening in Knowsley’s libraries.
Learning to drive? Theory Test Pro is a highly realistic online simulation of the UK’s driving theory test. It contains the entire official test question bank, hazard perception video clips and an online version of the Highway Code. All this material is licensed from the Driving Standards Agency (DSA), the people who set the tests. Click here to visit site.