Resident Assistance Points
Frodsham Library
Our order and collect service is still available from selected libraries and we have a wide range of eBooks, audio downloads, eMagazines, eNewspapers and eResources free of charge.
Our libraries are now fine-free for children aged 0 to 12 years so they will no longer be charged for any overdue items. Any pre-existing late charges have been removed from their accounts.
Princeway, Frodsham, WA6 6RX
- General enquiries
- Telephone: 01244 977 345
The library shares a building with Brio Leisure Centre and is right next to the Health Centre.
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday: 9am - 6pm
- Saturday: 9.30am - 1pm
Resident Assistance Point
This building is equipped with technology to enable customers to access Council services. Staff are also on hand to provide guidance and advice.
Resources
- Login to your library account
- Renew your loans online
- Search the library catalogue
- Join the library online
- eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers
- Stories of Sanctuary
Services
- Computer access, printing and scanning facilities
- Free Wi-Fi – login with your library card number and PIN/password
Home Library Service
The Home Library Service provides library books and talking books directly to the homes of readers who are unable to collect their own items from a library. If you would like to use the Home Library Service, please ask a member of staff.
We’re always looking for new volunteers and there are a number of ways to help, from selecting items for customers, to driving and dropping off items at customers’ homes. To apply go to Volunteering in Cheshire West Libraries
Regular activities
Monday
- Bereavement support session: 1pm - 2pm, second Monday of the month, advice and support provided by Primary Care Cheshire, for those dealing with loss and bereavement - come and have a chat and learn about the support services that are available.
- U3A Members Play Reading Group: 2pm - 4pm, first and third Monday of the month.
Tuesday
- Digital device sessions: 10am - 11am, weekly. Booking is advised. Basic help with your digital devices, from tablets to smartphones.
- Winter warmers: 10.30am - 11.30am, weekly. Join us to knit or crochet squares for blankets, hats or scarves. Materials provided. Part of the warm hub initiative.
- Stories and rhymes for under 5s: 2pm – 2.30pm, weekly. Sing along to your favourite rhymes, listen to some great stories and make new friends. Term time only.
Wednesday
- VIP social group: 10.30am - 12pm, second Wednesday of the month. Social group for visually impaired people, offering advice and support in a welcoming environment.
- Springboard job club: 2pm - 4pm, weekly. Work with an employment advisor to make the most of your skills and get access to all job opportunities, get one to one help with CVs, interview techniques, digital skills and applying for jobs. This is open to all whether you've just left college/university, been made redundant or are looking for a career change.
- U3A Members Play Reading Group: 2pm - 4pm, first and third Wednesday of the month.
Thursday
- Coffee morning: 10.30am - 12pm, weekly. Have a go at curling in the sports hall, with HEAL (Healthy Enriched Active Lives) or come along for a cuppa and chat with OPAL in the library (Older People Active Lives).
- Stories and rhymes for under 5s: 2pm – 2.30pm, weekly. Sing along to your favourite rhymes, listen to some great stories and make new friends. Term time only.
- The book group that shall not be named: 4.30pm - 5.30pm, meet fortnightly. Private book group for 13+ years. Please ask a member of staff for more details.
- Frodsham book group: 5.30pm – 6.30pm, second Thursday of the month - private book group, please ask a member of staff for more details.
Friday
- English conversation group: 11am - 12pm, weekly. Relaxed, social group to build confidence in speaking English and improve listening skills, through everyday conversations
- Digital Club: 4 - 5pm, weekly. Learn about 3D printing, stop motion animation and augmented reality. What will you create today? For ages 6+years.
Saturday
- Lego club: 10.30am - 12pm, weekly. Come and be creative (term time only).
Where is the library? How do I get there?
Directions
From the traffic lights in Main Street with the Bears Paw on your right, continue along Main Street for approximately 350 yards. Then turn left into Fountains Lane signposted for Health and Leisure Centres. Follow the road and take the first left into Princeway, the library entrance is first left on the bend.
Parking
Shared with the Medical Centre and Brio Leisure Centre.
Disabled Parking
There are seven spaces and a drop off point.
