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Episode 4 of the Tales from the Stack podcast has been released! The Pinnacle of Teacake Technology! You can listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube!
May 19, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Episode 4 of the Tales from the Stack podcast has been released! The Pinnacle of Teacake Technology! You can listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube!
Come with us to the regional conference for @librariesconnected.org.uk North West! A day to celebrate libraries and explore how we can continue to evolve, grow and thrive 📚🌱Thank you to everyone that made this day of creativity, learning and reflection possible 🩷
April 30, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Come with us to the regional conference for @librariesconnected.org.uk North West! A day to celebrate libraries and explore how we can continue to evolve, grow and thrive 📚🌱Thank you to everyone that made this day of creativity, learning and reflection possible 🩷
Our friends at YKids Bootle are seeking nominations for The Believe Awards 2026! If you know a young person aged 7-17 please consider nominating them for one of 10 categories for a chance to attend a magical ceremony at the Titanic Hotel in July!
For more information visit www.thebelieveawards.co.uk
For more information visit www.thebelieveawards.co.uk
April 24, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Our friends at YKids Bootle are seeking nominations for The Believe Awards 2026! If you know a young person aged 7-17 please consider nominating them for one of 10 categories for a chance to attend a magical ceremony at the Titanic Hotel in July!
For more information visit www.thebelieveawards.co.uk
For more information visit www.thebelieveawards.co.uk
Have you heard of light novels? 📚💮
Bridging the gap between reading manga and longer chapter books. Easy to dip into and read in short volumes, light novels use simple, conversational language and include illustrations.
Browse our light novels and manga collections at:
catalogue.sefton.gov.uk
Bridging the gap between reading manga and longer chapter books. Easy to dip into and read in short volumes, light novels use simple, conversational language and include illustrations.
Browse our light novels and manga collections at:
catalogue.sefton.gov.uk
April 18, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Have you heard of light novels? 📚💮
Bridging the gap between reading manga and longer chapter books. Easy to dip into and read in short volumes, light novels use simple, conversational language and include illustrations.
Browse our light novels and manga collections at:
catalogue.sefton.gov.uk
Bridging the gap between reading manga and longer chapter books. Easy to dip into and read in short volumes, light novels use simple, conversational language and include illustrations.
Browse our light novels and manga collections at:
catalogue.sefton.gov.uk
Episode 3 of the Tales from the Stack podcast has been released!
On Spotify!
open.spotify.com/episode/1fZq...
On Apple Podcasts!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
On Youtube!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4Dr...
On Spotify!
open.spotify.com/episode/1fZq...
On Apple Podcasts!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
On Youtube!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4Dr...
April 2, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Episode 3 of the Tales from the Stack podcast has been released!
On Spotify!
open.spotify.com/episode/1fZq...
On Apple Podcasts!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
On Youtube!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4Dr...
On Spotify!
open.spotify.com/episode/1fZq...
On Apple Podcasts!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
On Youtube!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4Dr...
This was quite an emotional read and I kept changing my mind about how I felt about the characters but I couldn’t put it down and read most of it in one night! Now that the film adaptation of Reminders of Him is about to be released I'm excited to see it and see how it compares to the book.
March 12, 2026 at 2:36 PM
This was quite an emotional read and I kept changing my mind about how I felt about the characters but I couldn’t put it down and read most of it in one night! Now that the film adaptation of Reminders of Him is about to be released I'm excited to see it and see how it compares to the book.
Bootle, Crosby, Formby and Maghull Library all host their own Lego Club every Saturday! Come and play with a large assortment of Lego. No booking required! What can you build?
March 6, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Bootle, Crosby, Formby and Maghull Library all host their own Lego Club every Saturday! Come and play with a large assortment of Lego. No booking required! What can you build?
The latest episode of our Sefton Library podcast, Tales from the Stack is ready to rock! Join us for an interview with debut Liverpool crime novelist Sean Watkin, as he tells us about his new book Black Water Rising.
Available for your listening pleasure on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Available for your listening pleasure on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
March 4, 2026 at 8:17 AM
The latest episode of our Sefton Library podcast, Tales from the Stack is ready to rock! Join us for an interview with debut Liverpool crime novelist Sean Watkin, as he tells us about his new book Black Water Rising.
Available for your listening pleasure on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Available for your listening pleasure on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Dearest gentle reader, Bridgerton returns on Netflix! We are dressed for the occasion and are waiting with bated breath for our ships to become canon! Have you read any of the books by Julia Quinn? We have lots available to borrow!
February 27, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Dearest gentle reader, Bridgerton returns on Netflix! We are dressed for the occasion and are waiting with bated breath for our ships to become canon! Have you read any of the books by Julia Quinn? We have lots available to borrow!
King Sorrow by Joe Hill:
"This breathless, exciting horror novel follows the fate of a group of friends who conjure up a devious, powerful dragon to see off their enemy. Can they control it and use it for good? Joe Hill proves he’s a real chip off the old block when it comes to the horror genre." 🐉
"This breathless, exciting horror novel follows the fate of a group of friends who conjure up a devious, powerful dragon to see off their enemy. Can they control it and use it for good? Joe Hill proves he’s a real chip off the old block when it comes to the horror genre." 🐉
February 24, 2026 at 11:41 AM
King Sorrow by Joe Hill:
"This breathless, exciting horror novel follows the fate of a group of friends who conjure up a devious, powerful dragon to see off their enemy. Can they control it and use it for good? Joe Hill proves he’s a real chip off the old block when it comes to the horror genre." 🐉
"This breathless, exciting horror novel follows the fate of a group of friends who conjure up a devious, powerful dragon to see off their enemy. Can they control it and use it for good? Joe Hill proves he’s a real chip off the old block when it comes to the horror genre." 🐉
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 !
February 19, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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 !
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! 📖 📚
February 13, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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! 📖 📚
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.
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.
February 10, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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.
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.
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!
February 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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!
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! 📖📚
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! 📖📚
January 28, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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! 📖📚
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! 📖📚
Read Shakespeare stories in a modern light, with these contemporary novel adaptations of some of his plays.
January 20, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Read Shakespeare stories in a modern light, with these contemporary novel adaptations of some of his plays.
Working hard at Crosby Library to bring you more private study spaces 🔨🔧🧽🎨
January 19, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Working hard at Crosby Library to bring you more private study spaces 🔨🔧🧽🎨
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 📖📚
January 14, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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 📖📚
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! 🌱💚
December 18, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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!
December 10, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Crosby libraries community compost scheme is off to a great start, we had councillor Liz Dowd come to help out!
Thank you so much to Baby Week UK and NHS Cheshire and Merseyside for supporting two amazing trips for local young families in Sefton!
November 29, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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 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.
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.
November 25, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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.
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.