Trafford Libraries

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We've been marvelling over the fantastic Education 2 Realisation exhibit this week at Urmston Library as they celebrate their 2026 Carol P Dunhaney Art Awards!

There's still time to see this exhibit today at Urmston Library 🖌️

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🎃👻 Get ready to boogie at our spooktacular Halloween Half-Term Disco! 👻🎃 #TraffordLibraries #HalloweenDisco #FamilyFun #HalfTerm #SpookySeason

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Visit our Black History Month exhibition at Sale Waterside to learn more about the history of Trafford's African and Caribbean community through the Our Stories, Our Legacy Project. #traffordlocalstudies #traffordlibraries #BlackHistoryMonth2026

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🌱 Celebrate Green Libraries Week with Trafford Libraries! 🌱 Join us for a series of eco-friendly events across our libraries: ✨ Green Craft Activities and Green Storytime - enjoy stories with an environmental twist!
🌍💚 #GreenLibrariesWeek

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Celebrate Green Libraries Week with Trafford Libraries! 🌱 Join us for green Storytime and junk modelling sessions!. Let’s learn, create, and make a difference together! #GreenLibraries #TraffordLibraries

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Get inspired this October at Urmston Library! 🎨✨ We’re celebrating local creativity with art exhibitions, crafts, and more. Whether you’re an artist, crafter, or just love exploring new ideas, there’s something for everyone. Free entry—come and join the fun!
#CraftsAndArt

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Interested in learning more about a family member's wartime service? Book your appointment now for our Military Records Help Day on 4th November! #traffordlocalstudies #traffordlibraries #militaryrecordshelpday #remembranceday2026

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🌟 Young writers, your moment is here! The BBC’s 500 Words Writing Contest—the UK’s biggest story competition for ages 5-11—kicks off this week, and Trafford Libraries are here to help you shine. ✍️📚 No need to book—just drop in and get ready to write something amazing!

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Put on your spookiest costumes and join us for a FREE family disco packed with music, dancing, tasty treats, and fang-tastic prizes for the best dressed! 🕺💃
The event is running on a first come first served basis.

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Visit our Black History Month exhibition at Sale Waterside to learn more about the history of Trafford's African and Caribbean community through the Our Stories, Our Legacy Project. #traffordlocalstudies #traffordlibraries #BlackHistoryMonth2026

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Join local horror author Stephen Howard as he explores the haunted house in fiction, from the chilling corridors of Rebecca and The Haunting of Hill House to the mind-bending mysteries of House of Leaves and more.

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Starting today at Urmston Library, we're hosting the Davyhulme Art Club for a fantastic full week exhibit! 🖌️

Make sure you drop in to visit over the week to experience some amazing creativity - we hope to see you there!

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It's Banned Books Week! 📚✨
The answer to yesterday's trivia was - The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood!
Thank you for celebrating the freedom to read with us! We hope you had fun with our trivia!
#BannedBooksWeek #TraffordLibraries #BookTrivia

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It’s the final round of our Banned Books Week trivia! 📚✨
The answer to yesterdays trivia was - D.H Lawrence!
Check back tomorrow for the final answer!
#BannedBooksWeek #TraffordLibraries #BookTrivia

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Interested in learning more about a family member's wartime service? Book your appointment now for our Military Records Help Day on 4th November! #traffordlocalstudies #traffordlibraries #militaryrecordshelpday #remembranceday2026

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🚀 Calling all young storytellers! The BBC’s 500 Words Writing Contest—the UK’s biggest competition for children aged 5-11—launches this week! ✍️✨ To help you craft your winning story, we’re hosting FREE after-school writing workshops at Trafford Libraries.

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It's Banned Books Week! 📚✨
The answer to yesterdays trivia was - Dr Seuss! (and the book was The Lorax!)
Try today's trivia and come back tomorrow for the answer! #BannedBooksWeek #TraffordLibraries #BookTrivia

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There's an absolutely amazing quilt-stravaganza at Urmston Library today and Friday as Davyhulme Quilters show off all their work in their Artumn Exhibit!

Make sure to pop in so you don't miss them!

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It's Banned Books Week! 📚✨
The answer to yesterdays question was - A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess!
Test your knowledge with todays trivia and come back tomorrow for the answer! #BannedBooksWeek #BookTrivia

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Visit our Black History Month exhibition at Sale Waterside to learn more about the history of Trafford's African and Caribbean community through the Our Stories, Our Legacy Project. #traffordlocalstudies #traffordlibraries #BlackHistoryMonth2026