Have you heard of light novels? 📚💮
Bridging the gap between reading manga and longer chapter books. Easy to dip into and read in short volumes, light novels use simple, conversational language and include illustrations.
Browse our light novels and manga collections at:
catalogue.sefton.gov.uk
Episode 3 of the Tales from the Stack podcast has been released!
On Spotify!
open.spotify.com/episode/1fZq...
On Apple Podcasts!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
On Youtube!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4Dr...
Person standing in Bootle Library Garden. The person is holding a book Reminders of Him by Coleen Hoover
This was quite an emotional read and I kept changing my mind about how I felt about the characters but I couldn’t put it down and read most of it in one night! Now that the film adaptation of Reminders of Him is about to be released I'm excited to see it and see how it compares to the book.
Assortment of lego
lego house build
lego boat
Bootle, Crosby, Formby and Maghull Library all host their own Lego Club every Saturday! Come and play with a large assortment of Lego. No booking required! What can you build?
Two people sat in Crosby Library garden. They are holding the book Black Water Rising by Sean Watkin
The latest episode of our Sefton Library podcast, Tales from the Stack is ready to rock! Join us for an interview with debut Liverpool crime novelist Sean Watkin, as he tells us about his new book Black Water Rising.
Available for your listening pleasure on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Two people dressed in historical clothing
Dearest gentle reader, Bridgerton returns on Netflix! We are dressed for the occasion and are waiting with bated breath for our ships to become canon! Have you read any of the books by Julia Quinn? We have lots available to borrow!
Person holding a book in Crosby Library
King Sorrow by Joe Hill:
"This breathless, exciting horror novel follows the fate of a group of friends who conjure up a devious, powerful dragon to see off their enemy. Can they control it and use it for good? Joe Hill proves he’s a real chip off the old block when it comes to the horror genre." 🐉
Row of crochet animals in Crosby Library. There are pillows underneath them
Our mystery knitter has dropped off more lovely animals looking for a forever home! #Knitting #Knitted #Crochet
Family playing Wii Tennis
Family playing Wii Bowling
Family playing Super Mario Bros 3
Formby Library has finished hosting the Gaming Together Exhibition and had lots of families playing retro video games together on Saturday! Such as Wii Sports, Super Mario Bros and Sonic the Hedgehog !
Hand holding the Wuthering Heights book by Emily Bronte. It is against a orange background
Before you watch the film starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi we have many copies of Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte available to borrow! In Paperback, Quick Read, Large Print and Audio Book! Let us know which is better book or film version! 📖 📚
Person holding two books against a wallpaper background. The Orton Diaries by Joe Orton and Modern Nature by Derek Jarman
February is LGBT+ history month - so we have chosen some recommendations from our collection to mark the occasion!
Joe has picked out a pair of diaries from two hugely influential queer artists, both at the end of their remarkable lives: Derek Jarman and Joe Orton.
Man standing in Crosby Library holding several Julian Barnes books
Author Julian Barnes has confirmed his new novel Departure(s) will be his last book. If you haven't tried any of his books we have a great selection of his available!
Photo of lots of crochet animals against a pillow
Once upon a time, lots of cute knitted animals wandered into Crosby Library looking for a forever home! If they make you happy please take one! #Knitting #Knitted #Crochet
Poster explaining information about international shared reading group
We're so excited to announce, International Shared Reading at Crosby Library, starting next week!
Every first Wednesday, 2pm – 3:30pm
Open to all, whether you are learning English or are just curious to explore a new world of stories and poems!
Book via link in our bio! 📖📚
Four books on a table in the library
Read Shakespeare stories in a modern light, with these contemporary novel adaptations of some of his plays.
Person painting a wall at Crosby Library
Working hard at Crosby Library to bring you more private study spaces 🔨🔧🧽🎨
Person standing in the library holding the book; The House Maid by Freida McFadden
This was my last read of 2025 and I have to say one of the best. It captivated my attention instantly - It kept me guessing right the way through; I certainly didn't see the ending coming. #TheHousemaid #BookRec 📖📚
Two library members of staff wearing their Christmas jumpers in front of a tree
Our lovely staff have been getting into the festive spirit with their Christmas jumpers! #Grinch #Sonic
Three people standing in Crosby Library holding an award
Crosby library community garden was honoured to receive the RHS 'It's your neighbourhood' award for OUTSTANDING level 5. We're overjoyed with how our outdoor space has transformed under our staff and volunteers and can't wait to keep improving and evolving our garden for everyone to enjoy! 🌱💚
Crosby libraries community compost scheme is off to a great start, we had councillor Liz Dowd come to help out!
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Thank you so much to Baby Week UK and NHS Cheshire and Merseyside for supporting two amazing trips for local young families in Sefton!
Sefton Libraries are supporting the Sefton Mayor's Toy Appeal 2025. There is a picture of Rudolph and some stars.
Sefton Libraries are supporting the Sefton Mayor's Christmas Toy Appeal 2025. 🎁🎄🎅
Sefton Libraries are one of the drop off points:
Bootle Library
Crosby Library
Meadows Library
Formby Library
Atkinson Library
You can donate until 22nd December. Thank you for supporting families in Sefton.
Three Non Fiction books on a table
Children ask a lot of questions... and with books they can learn a lot of answers! Children's fact books, or non-fiction are available at all our libraries and cover a wide range of subjects and topics. We even have fact books about facts! #NonFictionNovember 📖 📚
Person stood in the library holding two manga books
Our manga of the month is JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
👹🕰️🌍Set across time and in locations around the world, the story follows various members and descendants of the Joestar family. Each JoJo must gather a group of allies and master their powers — to defeat the latest menace. But will they succeed?
Poster of the sefton libraries podcast logo
We now have a Podcast! Tales from the Stack: a Sefton Libraries podcast is now available on;
Spotify
open.spotify.com/show/79x72aG...
Apple Podcasts
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
YouTube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtVC...
Start listening and let us know what you think!
Group of people sat around a table doing a bobbin lace workshop
Close up photo of the bobbin lace workshop on the table
It was lovely to see the Bobbin Lace demonstration and workshop at Meadows Library this week. If you missed out then they will be having another free session on Wednesday 19th November, 10am-12pm - no knowledge or expertise needed! #pattern #braiding
Girl in the library holding a snake
Person holding a turtle in the library
Person holding an animal in the library
Big thanks to The Creepy Crawly Show for hosting some wonderful animal visits across the libraries this half term holiday! 🐍 🐢🦔🕷️🦎
Hand holding a book in the library
If you're a romance girlie but fancy something with a spooky edge, think ghost-busting whilst navigating a love triangle, 'crazy spooky love' might be just the tonic. Josie Silver's new novel is being praised as the perfect cute silly book to get you in the seasonal mood 👻
Two library members of staff standing with a group of children with their writing workshop certificates.
Adam and Alison give their best wishes to pupils from St Oswald's C of E Primary who attended our Sefton Libraries Writing Workshop. The pupils enjoyed taking part in lots of interesting activities to stimulate their creative writing skills. ✍️
