Great Boughton 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.
Opening hours
- Monday and Thursday: 9.30am - 1pm, 2pm - 7pm
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9.30am - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm
- Saturday: 9.30am - 1pm
Green Lane, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5LB
- General enquiries
- Telephone: 01244 973913
- Disabled access guide for Great Boughton Library
Resources
- Login to your library account
- Renew your loans online
- Search the library catalogue
- Join the library online
- eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers
- Computer access, printing and scanning facilities
- Free WiFi – simply login with your library card number and PIN/password
- Stories of Sanctuary
Regular activities
Monday
- Baby explorers: 10.30am - 11am, weekly. The sessions are aimed at new parents with babies aged 0-6 months. A chance for babies to explore their surroundings using sensory toys and for new parents to meet and chat.
- Storytime with nursery songs: 2.30pm - 3pm, weekly in term time, suitable for pre-schoolers
- Digital buddy session: 3pm - 6.30pm, weekly. Our digital buddy is here to help with all IT issues. Either drop in or book a half hour session.
Tuesday
- Coffee and Colouring Drop-In: 10.30am - 12pm, weekly during term time. Relax in the warmth with a hot drink and doodle on our colouring sheets. All materials provided.
- Reading group: 2.15pm - 3.15pm, first Tuesday of the month
Wednesday
- Scrabble: 10am - 12pm, weekly
- Rhymetime: 10.30am - 11am, weekly during term time. Suitable for toddlers and pre-schoolers
- Digital buddy session: 2pm - 4.30pm, weekly. Our digital buddy is here to help with all IT issues. Either drop in or book a half hour session.
- Lego Club: 3.15pm - 4.30pm, weekly in term time.
Thursday
- Adult board games: 2pm - 4pm, weekly
Friday
- Not a reading group: 10.30am - 11.30am, second Friday of the month
Where is the library? How do I get there?
Directions
You will find Great Boughton Library in an eastern suburb of Chester known as Vicar's Cross. The library is located on Green Lane, between the shops and Oldfield Primary School.
Public Transport
Chester City bus number 7 stops immediately outside the library on Green Lane.
Parking
There is a car park at the rear of the library.