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Runcorn library is now re-opened at its new location at Granville Street, Runcorn, WA7 1NE (Old market building).

 

Download Audiobooks from Halton Libraries!  

If you haven’t visited your local library for a while you’ll be surprised at how much we have changed. Libraries still provide free book loans but alongside plasma screens and coffee bars, free broadband Internet and CDs, DVDs and PS2 games and now we offer audiobooks and ebooks!

OneClickdigital is our recently launched download service, giving Halton Library member access to hundreds of audiobooks completely free of charge!

OneClickdigital logo

There’s always a lot going on in Halton Libraries. With a wide range of activities for adults and children including competitions, quizzes, book readings and free internet access - you’re sure to find something of interest.

Our service offers free access to the internet, lifelong learning and IT training and has access to a wide range of on-line services for businesses. Add to this our research and information resources, our specialist collections, the vast selection of stock available (including Books, Talking Books, and premium blockbuster DVDs), our dedicated services such as those for the visually impaired and housebound residents) - you’ll soon realise that Halton libraries have a lot to offer you!

What are the benefits of joining?

  • Borrow up to 20 books for free from any Halton library for 3 weeks
  • Free download services for audiobooks ebooks
  • Borrow up to 4 talking books for 3 weeks for a small charge
  • Borrow 4 media items including videos, CDs, Cassettes, CD-ROMs and DVDs for a small charge
  • Free reservations on all books in stock
  • Reserve books that are not in stock for a small charge
  • Free access to the Internet
  • Access to a range of learning courses, including Learndirect and European Computer Driving Licence

Join online now!

Halton Libraries Social Networking

Find us on Facebook - Find all our news, recommended reads, discussions photographs and videos here. Search under 'Halton Libraries'

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Halton Lea Library

Halton Lea Library

Halton Libraries Opening Hours

Halton Lea Library 
Mon-Wed 9:00-5:30
Thu-Fri 9:00-7:00
Sat 9:00-1:00

Widnes Library
Mon-Thu 9:00-7:00
Fri 9:00-5:30
Sat 9:00-1:00

Ditton Library
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:30-5:00
Tue 9:30-7:00
Sat 9:00-1:00

Runcorn Library
Mon, Tue, Fri 9:30-5:00 
Wed closed all day
Thu 9:30-7:00 
Sat 9:00-1:00

Mobile Library
07795 332231

Listed here are other Services and Information from Halton Borough Council which you will find useful.

Libraries - catalogues

View the Halton Libraries online catalgoue and reserve your book or CD now!

Halton libraries Janette Flemming reading a book.

Libraries - children's services

Want ways to improve your baby's development? Give them a headstart for school? Help with homework? Get down to your local library!


Libraries - computers and the internet

We offer extensive computer facilities at all our libraries, including free Internet access. Each of our libraries is a UK Online Centre

Kingsway Library IT suite.

Libraries - fines

We offer a great deal of free services, but there are small charges for some services and charges for late returns.


Libraries - how to join

It's so easy to join Halton Libraries and you can join online now.


Libraries - information and advice

Halton Libraries are able to provide information on all sorts of things – and what’s more most of our services are free!


Libraries - information services

Halton Libraries are able to provide information on all sorts of things – and what’s more most of our services are free!


Libraries - loan renewals

Information on loan renewals - avoid paying overdue charges!


Libraries - local collections

Halton Libraries have a large collection of local history items for loan, including books and DVDs


Libraries - mobile library service

The Mobile Library routes have recently changed and added in over 50 new stops across Halton

Mobile library in front of the Silver Jubilee bridge.

Libraries - news and events

events, library, whats on, rhymetime, bookcrawl, children, teenagers,


Libraries - online information resources

Halton Libraries offer access to many subscription websites free of charge from any library or even from your own home.

PC skills class at Kingsway learning centre.

Libraries - reserving books and other items

Book unavailable?  Click here for information on how to reserve.


Libraries - teenagers

Fed up, bored, nothing to do? Halton libraries' provide lots of service just for YOU!


Library charges

We offer a great deal of free services, but there are small charges for some services and charges for late returns.


Library special needs

We aim to make our buildings, services and facilities accessible to everyone in the community.


Records and archives - access

How to access records held.


Tourist information centres

Information about Halton's Tourist Information Service


Listed here are Contacts at Halton Borough Council for this service.

Halton Lea Library
Halton Lea
Runcorn
Cheshire
WA7 2PF
01928 704455
Email: haltonlea.library@halton.gov.uk
Opening hours
Mon-Wed 9:00-5:30
Thu-Fri 9:00-7:00
Sat 9:00-1:00

Widnes Library
Victoria Square
Widnes
WA8 7QY
0151 907 8383
Email: widnes.library@halton.gov.uk
Opening hours
Mon-Thu 9:00-7:00
Fri 9:00-5:30
Sat 9:00-1:00

Ditton Library
Queens Avenue
Ditton
Widnes
WA8 8HR
0151 424 2459
Email: ditton.library@halton.gov.uk
Opening hours
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:30-5:00
Tue 9:30-7:00
Sat 9:00-1:00

Runcorn Library
Granville Street
Runcorn
WA7 1NE
0151 511 7666
Email: runcorn.library@halton.gov.uk
Opening hours
Mon, Tue, Fri 9:30-5:00 
Wed closed all day
Thu 9:30-7:00 
Sat 9:00-1:00

Mobile Library
07795 332231

Halton Libraries Social Networking

Find us on Facebook - Find all our news, recommended reads, discussions photographs and videos here. Search under 'Halton Libraries'

Follow us on Twitter

Read our Blog - Read about our day to day activities, promotions and users thoughts

Listed here are Links to external websites related to this service and which you may find useful.

Please be aware that Halton Borough Council does not accept responsibility for content of external websites or liability for loss/damage as a result of using information on these sites.