Hale Library

Location

25 Cecil Road
Hale
WA15 9NT

Opening hours


DayStaffed hours
Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Library events and activities

  • The What's on page has a list of upcoming and regular events at Trafford libraries
  • The Rhymetime and Storytimes page has a full list of these regular events for the under 5s
  • The Readers' Groups page has a full list of all the Trafford libraries book groups and how to join them
  • Our  Eventbrite page has details of any events that you have to book in advance
  • Our social media pages  pages FacebookTwitter and Instagram have news and updates about events and activities at the  libraries.

Stock available

We have a large selection of eBooks and eAudio available from Borrowbox. Items which are not in stock at Hale Library but are available from another Trafford library can be requested free of charge.

Hale Library has the following items available for loan:

For adults

  • Hardback and paperback fiction, including bestsellers and contemporary novels
  • Non-fiction books ranging from popular interest topics to more academic subjects, in some cases up to AS and A level
  • Large print books
  • Talking Books on CD

For 14+

  • A wide range of material chosen to appeal to this age group

For children

  • Stories for all ages from the youngest up to 13+
  • Junior non-fiction
  • Talking Books on CD

Other services

  • Free reservations for any item in stock or on order at any Trafford library
  • Newspapers and magazines
  • Tourist information
  • Black and white and colour photocopying
  • Printing and scanning facilities
  • Free access to public Wi-Fi
  • Computer facilities, including access to the Internet, are available to library members via People's Network PCs. There is a PC adapted for use by customers with disabilities
  • Tea and Tech for help and advice with technology

Accessibility

  • All services on first floor with lift access
  • People's Network PC accessible for wheelchair users
  • Toilets for disabled users