Ellesmere Port Library
Current Government guidance says that certain businesses and venues are required by law to stay closed to the public, and this includes libraries. We will continue to monitor national guidance to ensure that we are prepared, when it is safe to do so, to manage re-opening libraries appropriately. The safety of customers and staff is our key priority. We thank you for your continued patience.
To help customers to continue using our service we have:
- Extended all loans until the end of August (we will continue to review this as necessary)
- Halted any new fines - we wont contact you about this
Remember you can also access eBooks, audio downloads, eMagazines, eNewspapers and eResources, free of charge. For any enquiries please email libraries@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk.
You can renew your loans using the Cheshire Libraries Catalogue or phone 0300 123 7739 for 24 hour renewals.
Civic Way, Ellesmere Port, CH65 0BG
Opening hours
- Monday: 9am - 7pm
- Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
- Thursday: 9am - 7pm
- Friday: 9am - 7pm
- Saturday: 9am - 1pm
- Sunday: Closed
Resources
Library cafe
Serving drinks, sandwiches and snacks
- Monday - Friday: 9am - 4pm
- Saturday: 9am - 1pm
- Run by First Enabled
Customer service centre
The customer service centre is situated on the ground floor of the library and provides help with Blue Badge, Concessionary Travel, Council Tax, Housing Benefit, Parking and other council services.
Home library service
The Home Library Service is available to anyone who cannot easily visit a library due to disability or incapacity. Volunteers deliver books or talking books on a regular basis, free of charge. Do you know anyone who could make use of this service? We can help. Or do you have a few hours spare to volunteer? For further information, please contact the library.
Registration service
If you want to see the Registrar, please make an appointment by telephoning 0300 123 7037.
Work zone
Situated on the first floor of the Library the Work Zone offers a range of services to support residents in identifying and developing their job hunting and employability skills, including a weekly job club and help with maths, English and IT skills. You need to be aged 19 or above to access this support. For further information telephone 0151 356 6667 or email epworkzone@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk.
Regular activities
Monday
- Family history
2pm - 4pm, monthly. Would you like to trace your family tree? Need some help with ancestry.com? Come along to a drop-in session with Ellesmere Port U3A. Please contact the library for dates.
- IT buddy
3.30pm - 5.30pm, weekly. Informal one-to-one basis IT support (30 minute sessions). Includes help with smartphones, tablets and iPads. Please contact the library to book a session.
Wednesday
- Baby rhymetime
10am - 10.30 am, weekly in term time. Join in with our rhyme time fun with rhymes, songs and musical instruments.
- Toddler rhymetime
11am - 11.30 am, weekly in term time. Join in with our rhyme time fun with rhymes, songs and musical instruments.
- Local history advice
10am - 12pm, weekly. Would you like some help with local or family history? Drop in and see our volunteers.
Thursday
- NAAFI break drop in
11am - 1pm, second and fourth Thursday of the month. This is open to Veterans, Regulars or Reserves and their dependents, to come together in a relaxed social environment and share similar experiences. For more information email admin@armedforcessupporthub.org
- Bereavement support group
2pm - 4pm, second and fourth Thursday of the month. A friendly space open to anyone who is bereaved or is supporting someone who is bereaved. Drop in for information, support and advice or chat with one of our trained volunteers or with other bereaved people. Delivered in partnership with the Hospice of the Good Shepherd.
- Under 5s storytime
2pm - 2.30pm, weekly. Pop in to join us for some stories.
Friday
- Reading group
1.30pm-3pm - second Friday of the month. Contact the library for more information or to join.
Saturday
Where to find the library
Directions
Leave the M53 at Junction 9 and follow the signs for the town centre.
After a mile turn left at the traffic lights into Civic Way (just before the Civic Hall) and the library is on the right hand side, opposite the bus station.
Public transport
The library is opposite Ellesmere Port bus station. Please visit the Bus Service Timetables directory to view bus timetables or plan your journey with Transport Direct below. You can also call Cheshire Traveline on 0845 140 2666, 8am - 8pm, for further information.
Parking
Pay and display parking facilities are available next to the library.
Disabled parking:
Disabled parking is available adjacent to the library.