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Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend? Take a look at all the different activities available across our libraries this Saturday 27th September 😄 #fun #familytime #community #lego #chess #crafts #WiganLibraries #boardgames
FREE family Friday fun at Lamberhead Green library's Play Pals sessions 1.00-2.30pm - perfect for making new friends and exploring the world of books through creative play - everyone welcome!
THANK YOU! To everyone who joined in this year's #storygarden #summerreadingchallenge - we have really enjoyed finding out what you read and presenting your medals and certificates - keep up the fabulous reading!
Look who visited Wigan library on #batmanday! Thank you to The Joker (aka Kev) and to artist, Paul Pickford, for the Life Drawing workshop and to the attendees who created fantastic artwork! @PaulPickford7
Huge thanks to local children's author, Calum Dewsbury who kindly donated copies of his two picture books to Wigan library - Calum is one of more than 30 children's authors who will be at our Christmas Book Fair at Wigan library on Sat 22nd Nov - more details to follow!
Beware! Wigan library’s Baby Bubbles and Rhymes session on Tuesday 28th October will have a special spooky theme! All under 5s welcome, 10.30-11.15am. Please ring Wigan library on 01942 827621 for more details
What a privilege to host Kath Graham at Leigh library to hear highlights of her outstanding ten years of research into over 2000 convicts transported on 13 ships to Australia in the 19th century - you are an inspiration Kath! Discover our events here bit.ly/WiganLibraries…
CALLING ALL SUMMER READING CHALLENGERS This year’s Challenge is coming to an end this Saturday 20th September if you haven’t done so already please call in to your local Library with your completed Challenge pack & pick up your award #TheReadingAgency #SummerReadingChallenge2025
Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend? Take a look at all the different activities available across our libraries this Saturday 20th September 📷 #fun #familytime #community #lego #chess #crafts #WiganLibraries #boardgames
Coming soon to celebrate #nationalcomicbookday and #BatmanDay - book tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/156340455811…
Come and join us for a chat and a brew at Platt Bridge Library’s Afternoon Tea & Cake Friday on 26th September 3.30pm-4.30pm. Just call in, there’s no need to book.
Are you interested in starting a new Book Club? We would love to hear from you! We offer comfortable spaces, reading group book sets, a wide range of books as well as eBooks via the Borrowbox app - all for free! Contact us to find out more [email protected]
Plenty of free indoor fun for families across our libraries this Saturday!
Today is #BookClubDayUK celebrating the joy of being part of a book club; sharing reading, conversation and making friendships 😊📚 Find details of our current book clubs on our What's On calendar: wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Libra…
Do you have hearing loss? Or know someone who does? Come to a Sensory Drop-In event to learn how we can help. Hindley library and community centre WN2 3EB Monday 22nd September drop in any time between 9am-1pm.
📚Septembers New Stock is Here! 📚 Looking for your next read? Our September new stock leaflet has landed. Prefer to read or listen on the go? Don't forget you can also explore all our latest titles online with @BorrowBox - FREE with your library membership!
ASPULL AND STANDISH FULLY BOOKED - SPACES STILL AVAILABLE AT LEIGH Emma from Let’s Pretend will be holding a one off special at Leigh library on Saturday 25th October – tickets are £7 per child and can be booked at letspretendemma.com
Congratulations to these #SummerReadingChallenge superstars! Still time to pop into your library to let the staff know how you're getting on with your challenge - we love hearing about which books you've enjoyed!
Golborne library 50th anniversary! Join us for an Open Day to celebrate 50 years of Golborne library on Saturday 27thSeptember 10.00am-12.00pm – enjoy a good natter and sharing of memories over refreshments! A few celebratory words will be said at 10.30am. Everyone welcome.
Off the Page is a brand-new live event series held monthly across libraries in the Wigan Borough. Session 1- Writing non-fiction that gets published - Gemma Holgate- CEO of Maddison House Press – Standish library Thursday 25th September 6.30-8.00pm. eventbrite.co.uk/e/156361418511…

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