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Monday Chatterbooks at Hale Library

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Love reading? Join the adventure at Chatterbooks!

Chatterbooks is a fun and friendly reading group where children aged 7-12 years can discover great books, share their ideas and make new friends. Whether you're a keen reader or looking for your next favourite story, Chatterbooks is the perfect place to explore exciting adventures, laugh-out-loud characters and inspiring new worlds.

Through book discussions, activities, games and creative challenges, children can build confidence, develop communication skills and grow a lifelong love of reading. Reading for pleasure helps to boost vocabulary, spark imagination and support wellbeing, and Chatterbooks brings stories to life in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Ready to discover your next favourite book? Come along to Chatterbooks, make new friends and start your next reading adventure!

It's completely free but places are limited – just register your interest by us by emailing libraries@trafford.gov.uk or calling 0161 912 3189.

To find out more information on the library and its facilities, just click on venue; for anything else visit the Trafford Libraries website or pop into the library.

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Location
Hale Library
Date
14 September 2026 – 8 March 2027
Time
Multiple sessions — see below
Where held
In person only
Age range
Ages 7-12
Price
Free

Upcoming sessions

  • 14 September 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
  • 12 October 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
  • 9 November 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
  • 14 December 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
  • 11 January 2027 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm

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  • Family friendly
  • Toilets
  • Café on site
  • Pay & Display Parking
Hale Library

25 Cecil Rd
Hale
WA15 9NT

01619123189

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