Chester Library at Storyhouse
Hunter Street, Chester, CH1 2AR
- Email: libraries@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
- Telephone: 01244 409113, option three
Opening hours
Library staff are available during the following hours.
- Monday: 8.30am - 7pm
- Tuesday: 8.30am - 7pm
- Wednesday: 8.30am - 7pm
- Thursday: 8.30am - 7pm
- Friday: 8.30am - 7pm
- Saturday: 8.30am - 7pm
- Sunday: 9.30am - 6pm
The library is also accessible during Storyhouse opening hours. These are:
- Monday - Saturday: 8am - 11pm
- Sunday: 9.30am - 11pm
Resources
Storyhouse will provide access to computers, printing, scanning and copying facilities.
Summer Reading Challenge 2018 – Mischief Makers
From Saturday 14 July, join Dennis, Gnasher and friends on this year’s Summer Reading Challenge and enjoy mischief and mayhem all summer. All you have to do is read six or more books over the holidays and just let us know what you’ve enjoyed most. There are lots of amazing activities to take part in too! For more information ask at your library or go to Your West Cheshire for the full list of events.
The Summer Reading Challenge is open to everyone aged 4-11 years and we love see all children taking part. If you’re unsure or a bit nervous about taking part, then we’ve got a social story (PDF,1820KB) for you to read, which explains what it’s all about and what to expect when you go to the library.
Regular activities
Monday
- Under 5s storytime
10.15am - 11.15am, weekly.
- Under 5s storytime
11.15am - 11.45am, weekly.
- Learning French Together
7.30pm - 9.30pm, twice a month, in the meeting room. For French language learners and speakers from across the borough who are trying to improve their knowledge of the language. This is a diverse group, from complete beginners to native speakers, learning French in a friendly atmosphere. Informal group meeting.
- English conversation: restarting in September
Tuesday
- Family History sessions
10am - 12pm, drop in basis. Help and support for those researching their family history, with guidance on the range of genealogical resources available.
- Scrabble club
10am - 12noon, fortnightly.
- Reading group
1pm - 2pm, monthly.
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Codeup Chester
7pm - 9pm, third Tuesday of every month, using the Reading Room PCs. CodeUp is the adult version of Code Club and provides free, friendly adult coding tuition on a drop in basis. This is for adults (16+ years) who have no former knowledge of programming and want to learn in an open, friendly and supportive environment.
Wednesday
- Under 5s rhymetime
10.15am - 10.45am, weekly.
- Under 5s rhymetime
11.15am - 11.45am, weekly
- Sew Cool Chester
7pm - 9pm, fortnightly, in The Den. Free needle craft sessions for adults
(16+ years). Come and learn a new skill or share your needle work expertise
with others.
Thursday
- Moo Music
9.30am - 10.30am (not yet walking) and 10.30am - 11.30am (walkers), weekly, in The Den. These are free, interactive music sessions for 0 to 5 year old children and their parents, grandparents or carers. Singing, dancing, playing and learning for all ages. The sessions are £4 for younger children (not yet walking) and £5 for older children (walkers).
- Work Zone online basics
9.30am - 12.30pm, weekly. Basic computer IT tuition for job seekers.
- Audio book club for blind and partially sighted people
10.30am - 11.30am, monthly.
- Arthritis care drop in
10am - 12pm, third Thursday of the month. For anyone with arthritis related conditions, their families, friends and carers. Information is provided about the condition, with self-help tips on ways to live with arthritis and what support is available.
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#Writeherewritenow
7.30pm - 9pm, last Thursday of the month, in the meeting room. Free writing group which allows you to express yourself in a supportive environment. With workshop-style activities and occasional guest speakers, based around Storyhouse events.
Friday
- Work Club
9.30am - 4.30pm, weekly. Drop in to the work club (run by Chester Work Zone) and get support and advice on C.V.s, interview techniques, online job searching, vocational qualifications as well as links to employers.
- Digital Buddies @Here and Now workshop
10 - 11am, weekly, in the meeting room. Free workshops for 50+years, run by college and university students, from learning how to skype family to using a comparison site to find the best deals.
- Under 1s rhymetime
10.15am - 10.45am, weekly
- Under 1s rhymetime
11.15am - 11.45am, weekly in term time, for library members.
- Digital Buddies @Here and Now drop ins
12pm - 1pm, weekly, in the meeting room. Free drop in sessions for 50+ years. Digital help provided by college and university students.
- Relish wellbeing reading group
2pm - 3.30pm, weekly, join a sociable group, to read and talk - no home reading required.
Saturday
Sunday
- Sunday Crafts
11am – 3pm, weekly. Free arts and crafts for all the family, in The Den.
For other events and activities and information about Storyhouse, visit the Storyhouse website.
Where is the library? How do I get there?
Directions: Chester Library is situated in the heart of the City of Chester on Hunter Street - it can be found close to the Town Hall and the cathedral
Public transport: Chester Library is easily reached by bus, train or car