Trafford Libraries

Join us and Urmston Bookshop for a great day of bookish activity at our Celebration of Reading this Saturday 6th June, 10.30am-3.30pm, at Urmston Library.

We’ve got some fantastic author talks, panel discussions, a local author and publisher exhibition, book scavenger hunts, book quizzes and more — and it’s all free!

For more info and to book your place on any of the panel events, please visit www.urmstonbooks.co.uk/celebration-of-reading

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June is National Crime Reading Month! 🔍 Dive into suspense, mystery, and thrilling twists with our latest crime titles—now available at Trafford Libraries. Whether you love classic whodunits or edge-of-your-seat thrillers, there’s a story waiting to grip you. Which book will you pick up first? 📚✨

Young Identity in partnership with Trafford Libraries, are offering FREE writing and performance workshops every Tuesday at Urmston Library for ages 13- 16; starting from 2 June until 28 July 2026.

This is a space for young creators to make something they're proud of and work with professional writers, artists and directors. Through engaging activities and sessions, you can identify your style of writing in a community of young creatives. Join our workshops to tell your story and share your work.

⏰ Tuesdays, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
🗓️ 2 June until 28 July 2026
📍 Urmston Library

To celebrate Pride Month, there is an exciting variety of LGBTQIA+ books to discover at your local Trafford Library 🌈📖🪻

From your Sappho to your Oscar Wilde, your Ocean Vuong to your Alice Walker, there are novels old and new, poetry collections, and non-fiction reads to borrow this June.

Happy Pride and happy reading! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Libraries Week: Libraries Change Lives through literacy and reading
Monday 1 June to Sunday 7 June 2026

Libraries Change Lives is CILIP's annual advocacy campaign capturing and celebrating the impact of libraries, putting the sector on a public platform where libraries, library staff and library users can showcase the value of their service - both locally and nationally.

Our 2026 theme is Libraries Change Lives through literacy and reading. During this week we will be supporting the National Year of Reading and putting libraries at the heart of a national celebration. This week is an opportunity to inspire people to visit their local library across the UK. This nationwide push reconnects people with the power of libraries and everything they make possible.

Happy Pride Month from Trafford Libraries! 🌈 Celebrate diversity and join us in supporting our vibrant community this June.

Join teacher, broadcaster and writer, Bobby Seagull, in a fun and inspiring conversation with author, Ashley Thorpe, about the role books and libraries have played in his life.

Bobby will also be talking about his upbringing and how maths has opened the door to the many different and interesting experiences in his life.

📍Altrincham Library
🗓️ Saturday 13th June, 2.30-3.30pm

You can book your free tickets via the Eventbrite link below.👇

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Inspired by Libraries with Bobby Seagull Join Bobby Seagull in a fun and inspiring conversation with author Ashley Thorpe about the role books and libraries played in his life.

Join us and Urmston Bookshop for a great day of bookish activity at our Celebration of Reading next Saturday 6th June, 10.30am-3.30pm, at Urmston Library.

We’ve got some fantastic panel discussions, a local author and publisher exhibition, book scavenger hunts, book quizzes and more — and it’s all free!

For more info and to book your place on any of the panel events, please visit www.urmstonbooks.co.uk/celebration-of-reading

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👀 Look for a Book 📚
Day 6 - Sunday 31st May

It’s the final day of Look for a Book and to round off a fantastic week we’ve concealed our last copies of Put Your Records On by Corinne Bailey Rae in parks and green spaces across Trafford. Check out the photos for clues and have a great day! 📚

📍Cross Lane Park
📍Flixton Park
📍Gorse Hill Park
📍Walkden Gardens
📍Walton Park

ℹ️ Let us know if you find a book by dropping us a message here or following the instructions inside the book wallet.




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We hope you all enjoyed our Elmer crafts! Our crafters at Partington Library certainly did!🎨🐘 Join us next week for "Craft Free For All"—everyone's welcome to get creative with us. just drop in and have fun! ✂️🖍️