Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 2EF

Opening Hours

Monday:  9.30 - 7
Tuesday: 9.30 - 5
Wednesday:  9.30 - 5
Thursday:  9.30 - 7
Friday:  9.30 - 5
Saturday:  9.30 - 4

Tel: 01244 977 380
Fax: 01244 315 534
Email: chester.infopoint@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk 

What's New

"Never Throw Stones at Your Mother"

As Mothers Day approaches join performers Jo Bell and Joy Winkler for an evening of stories, sayings and poems.  They talk about mothers and daughters - the struggles and triumphs, the little battles, the moments of pleasure and the great shared journey.  Be prepared for humour, nostalgia and a tear jerker or two!  Bring your mother, your daughter, or even one of the menfolk!  The event is on Friday 12th March, 7.30pm.  Tickets £6 or two for £10. Includes refreshments.

Shamanism and Norse Myth

Local author Clive Tolley gives a taste of his recent book, Shamanism in Norse Myth and Magic.  Saturday 20th March, 2pm, tickets £3 (inc. refreshments).  Please book at the library.

Adult Craft

There is a programme of adult craft sessions running at Chester Library.  Each session costs £3 per person which includes all materials, tuition and refreshments.  Please book a place at the library.

• Friday March 26th 10am - 12pm, Easter Crafts
• Saturday 3rd April 1pm - 3pm, Crochet
• Friday 30th April 10am - 12pm, Felt Bowls
• Friday May 28th 10am - 12pm, Mosaics
• Friday June 25th 10am - 12pm, Iris Folding

Easter Family Craft

Wednesday 31st March, 2pm.  Tickets cost £1per child, please book a place at the library.

Sci-fi and Fantasy Book Club

We are setting up a new reading group for lovers of Sci-fi and Fantasy books.  The first meeting is on Saturday 27th February 2-3pm, followed by 27th March and 24th April.  The meeting will take place in the meeting room on the first floor of the library, all are welcome.  If you'd like any further information please contact the library.

At Your Library You Will Find

• Bookcrawl
• Book group
• CDs
• CD-Roms
• Computers
• DVDs
• European Information
• Family History
• FAX
• Information Point
• Leaflet Service
• Local Studies
• Photocopier
• Pronto reader
• PSP
• PS2
• Storytimes
• Supernova
• Talking books
• Video magnifier
• XBox

Activities

Monday

• Under 5s Storytime - 11.15-11.45 - term time only
• English Conversation - 5.30-6.45 - second in month

Tuesday

• Reading Group - 1.00-2.00pm - monthly

Wednesday

• Under 5s rhymetime - 11.15-11.45 - term time only
• Under 5s rhymetime - 10.15-10.45 - term time only

Thursday

• Reading Group - 5.30-6.30pm - monthly
• Youth Reading Group - 4.00-4.45pm - monthly
• Audio Book Club for blind and partially sighted people - 10.30 - 11.30.  Meets bi monthly, next meetings 25th March, 27th May and 29th July.
• Scrabble Club - monthly on Thursday mornings, 10 - 12pm.  Next meetings 11th March, 8th April, 13th May.

Saturday

• Warhammer - 1.00-3.00pm - monthly
• Match Attax Swap Club - monthly on Saturday afternoons, 1.30 - 3pm.  Next meetings 27th February, 27th March, 24th April, 22nd May and 19th June.

Other Organisations in this Library

PCSO Surgery

PCSO Surgery available between 1-2pm on the first Tuesday of the month. Meet your local Police Community Support Officers in the library.

West Cheshire College

In partnership with West Cheshire College, we offer a number of courses in the library. These include taught courses, and include ''Introduction to the Internet'', ''Introduction to email'' and ''Introduction to desktop publishing''. CLAIT (Computer Literacy and Information Technology) and ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)are offered on a flexible, open-learning basis. Students can enrol at any time and book time in the Open Learning Centre at their own convenience during library opening hours, with support available at all times. There are also free taster sessions for beginners on using a computer, and using Internet and email. For further information, including fees, or to enrol, please contact Pat Owens, Open Learning Centre Manager, on 01244 977386, or call in to the Library.

Where is the library? How do I get there?

• Interactive Location Map

Directions
Chester Library is situated in the heart of the City of Chester on Northgate Street. It can be found close to the Town Hall, market and the cathedral.

Public Transport
Chester is easily reached by bus, train or car. The library is adjacent to the Chester Bus Exchange

Parking - The library is within walking distance of several car parks.

Disabled Parking - Disabled parking for blue disabled badge holders is available on nearby St. Werburgh Street.