Winsford Library celebrates the big 5-0!

Winsford Library will celebrate its 50th birthday later this month with a celebration event and activities.

The library first opened to the public in August 1974, with the official opening ceremony taking place on 30 October.

To celebrate the library are hosting a celebratory coffee morning on Wednesday 30 October – refreshments will be served from 10.30am to 12.30pm, everyone is welcome.

The Council’s Cabinet Member for A Fairer Future (Poverty, Public Health, Mental Health, Libraries and Culture), Councillor Lisa Denson said:

“We hope as many people as possible will be able to join us to celebrate this wonderful milestone.

“Activities available on the day will include a special collection of photographs and other materials showcasing the history of the library and the story of its construction, provided with kind permission of Cheshire Archives and Local Studies.

“Younger visitors can decorate their own library key and design a book bag and everyone will be able to share their stories from the library and add to a book of memories.  Please join us!”

If you have memories you’d like to share, you can fill in a postcard at the library or email: 

winsford.library@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk.

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There are 22 libraries across Cheshire West and Chester, a Mobile Library and Home Library Service. It is free to join and books can be borrowed from and returned to any library.

You can access computers and wi-fi for free or join in with a wide range of events and activities for all ages. There are also thousands of free eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines to borrow.

To find out more visit the Council’s website: 

www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/libraries.