Altrincham Library
Altrincham Library is a welcoming and inspiring community destination at the heart of the town centre.
Combining an extensive collection of books and digital resources with modern facilities and comfortable spaces, the library offers the perfect place to read, learn, work, and connect.
The library features inviting seating areas, dedicated study spaces and flexible event and meeting spaces suitable for community groups, businesses, and local organisations.
With free Wi-Fi, computer access and a varied programme of events and activities for all ages, the library provides opportunities to discover new interests, develop skills and engage.
The library is serviced by a combination of library staff and Open+ technology, giving visitors building access with their library card.
Combining an extensive collection of books and digital resources with modern facilities and comfortable spaces, the library offers the perfect place to read, learn, work, and connect.
The library features inviting seating areas, dedicated study spaces and flexible event and meeting spaces suitable for community groups, businesses, and local organisations.
With free Wi-Fi, computer access and a varied programme of events and activities for all ages, the library provides opportunities to discover new interests, develop skills and engage.
The library is serviced by a combination of library staff and Open+ technology, giving visitors building access with their library card.
Travelling here by car
Easy Driving & Local Parking!
From M56 Junction 7 take the A56 (Chester Road) north toward Altrincham town centre, continuing until it becomes Dunham Road, before turning right onto Church Street.
Take a left onto Market Street and look for Pott Street; the library is on left, directly opposite Altrincham Market.
Short-stay parking bays are available on Market Street, with multiple multi-storey car parks nearby.
From M56 Junction 7 take the A56 (Chester Road) north toward Altrincham town centre, continuing until it becomes Dunham Road, before turning right onto Church Street.
Take a left onto Market Street and look for Pott Street; the library is on left, directly opposite Altrincham Market.
Short-stay parking bays are available on Market Street, with multiple multi-storey car parks nearby.
Travelling here by train
Just Minutes from the Interchange!
Take the Metrolink Green Line directly to Altrincham Interchange.
Exit left onto Stamford New Road, continuing for 4-minutes before turning right onto Pott Street where the library is located, opposite Altrincham Market.
Travelling by train? Take Northern Rail line directly to Altrincham Interchange.
Take the Metrolink Green Line directly to Altrincham Interchange.
Exit left onto Stamford New Road, continuing for 4-minutes before turning right onto Pott Street where the library is located, opposite Altrincham Market.
Travelling by train? Take Northern Rail line directly to Altrincham Interchange.
Travelling here by other means
Getting Here by Bus is Simple!
Take the Bee Network lines 245, 263, or 281 to Altrincham Interchange in the town centre.
Exit left onto Stamford New Road, continuing for 4-minutes before turning right onto Pott Street.
The library is located opposite Altrincham Market.
Take the Bee Network lines 245, 263, or 281 to Altrincham Interchange in the town centre.
Exit left onto Stamford New Road, continuing for 4-minutes before turning right onto Pott Street.
The library is located opposite Altrincham Market.
Altrincham Library is a welcoming and inspiring community destination at the heart of the town centre.
Combining an extensive collection of books and digital resources with modern facilities and comfortable spaces, the library offers the perfect place to read, learn, work, and connect.
The library features inviting seating areas, dedicated study spaces and flexible event and meeting spaces suitable for community groups, businesses, and local organisations.
With free Wi-Fi, computer access and a varied programme of events and activities for all ages, the library provides opportunities to discover new interests, develop skills and engage.
The library is serviced by a combination of library staff and Open+ technology, giving visitors building access with their library card.
Combining an extensive collection of books and digital resources with modern facilities and comfortable spaces, the library offers the perfect place to read, learn, work, and connect.
The library features inviting seating areas, dedicated study spaces and flexible event and meeting spaces suitable for community groups, businesses, and local organisations.
With free Wi-Fi, computer access and a varied programme of events and activities for all ages, the library provides opportunities to discover new interests, develop skills and engage.
The library is serviced by a combination of library staff and Open+ technology, giving visitors building access with their library card.
Travelling here by car
Easy Driving & Local Parking!
From M56 Junction 7 take the A56 (Chester Road) north toward Altrincham town centre, continuing until it becomes Dunham Road, before turning right onto Church Street.
Take a left onto Market Street and look for Pott Street; the library is on left, directly opposite Altrincham Market.
Short-stay parking bays are available on Market Street, with multiple multi-storey car parks nearby.
From M56 Junction 7 take the A56 (Chester Road) north toward Altrincham town centre, continuing until it becomes Dunham Road, before turning right onto Church Street.
Take a left onto Market Street and look for Pott Street; the library is on left, directly opposite Altrincham Market.
Short-stay parking bays are available on Market Street, with multiple multi-storey car parks nearby.
Travelling here by train
Just Minutes from the Interchange!
Take the Metrolink Green Line directly to Altrincham Interchange.
Exit left onto Stamford New Road, continuing for 4-minutes before turning right onto Pott Street where the library is located, opposite Altrincham Market.
Travelling by train? Take Northern Rail line directly to Altrincham Interchange.
Take the Metrolink Green Line directly to Altrincham Interchange.
Exit left onto Stamford New Road, continuing for 4-minutes before turning right onto Pott Street where the library is located, opposite Altrincham Market.
Travelling by train? Take Northern Rail line directly to Altrincham Interchange.
Travelling here by other means
Getting Here by Bus is Simple!
Take the Bee Network lines 245, 263, or 281 to Altrincham Interchange in the town centre.
Exit left onto Stamford New Road, continuing for 4-minutes before turning right onto Pott Street.
The library is located opposite Altrincham Market.
Take the Bee Network lines 245, 263, or 281 to Altrincham Interchange in the town centre.
Exit left onto Stamford New Road, continuing for 4-minutes before turning right onto Pott Street.
The library is located opposite Altrincham Market.
TMBC
- Free entry
- Family friendly
- Toilets
- Accessible Toilet
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Age friendly
- Assistance Dogs welcome
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Altrincham Library
2 Pott Street
Altrincham
WA14 1AH
01619123189
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