Libraries

Find out where your local library is in Stockport, what services they offer and how to join.

Find a library

Use our directory or map to find a local library, their opening times, and facilities. Learn about Open+, the self-service way of accessing the libraries. Find a library near you.

Be a part of the library

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• Look for, reserve or renew an item

  Renew your current rentals, find your next book and get eBooks and audiobooks online.
• Join your local library

  Find out how to join your local library and renew your membership.
• Online resources

  Access support for businesses, driving theory test, encyclopaedias, dictionaries, newspapers and Life in Great Britain.

Events at your local library

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  Knit and Natter

  Today at 11am

  Welcoming all knitting and crochet enthusiasts. You don't need to knit or crochet, you can also just come along for a natter if you like!

  Stockroom, Merseyway Shopping Centre, Stockport, SK1 1PR

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  Storytime at Hazel Grove Library

  Today at 11am

  A wonderful opportunity for children and their parents or carers to meet together on a weekly basis to share stories and rhymes in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

  Hazel Grove Library, Beech Avenue, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 4QP

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  Storytime at Reddish Library

  Today at 11am

  Join us for a magical time filled with stories, songs and fun!

  Reddish Library, Gorton Road, North Reddish, Stockport, SK5 6UG

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What's on for children

Find useful resources, competitions and awards for children and young people

Get involved

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• Reading groups

  Find information about local reading groups and the titles they have available for loan.
• Volunteering opportunities in libraries

  Volunteer at a Stockport library and make a difference in your community.
• Homework help

  We've put together a list of useful websites and online resources to help your child with their homework.

Library services

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• Wifi, computers and getting online

  Our libraries offer free wifi and support to get online. You can also use our computers, printing and photocopying services.
• Accessible for all

  Find out about the services that our libraries offer to help those with a range of needs.
• Boost your mood

  Find a range of book titles to help lift your mood and resources promoting self-help and wellbeing.

Local Heritage Library

Find a wealth of information about Stockport's past or your own family history.

Arts Council England Libraries in Development

Stockport libraries are demonstrating innovative and creative work around data, local communities, partnerships, and strategy, and is committed to the ethics and values of public libraries.

Find out more about the framework

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Pay library charges

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• Lost or damaged library books

  Pay for a lost or damaged Stockport Library book charge.

• Stockport Library request

  Pay for a Stockport Library request.

• Overdue charges

  Pay a Stockport Library overdue charge.

Library privacy notices

You have a right to be informed about the way in which we collect, use, share and store your personal information. Find out more about how we do this for libraries.

Read our library privacy notices