BOOK FEST! 35 (yes, 35!) authors for adults in our wonderful event space at Leigh library 5th June 6.00-8.00pm. A great opportunity to chat to the authors and treat yourself to a signed copy or two! Tag your bookish friends and book your free tickets here eventbrite.co.uk/e/129101309792…

PSST……Don’t forget to check your library! Saturday is the day to visit 1 📚 in Ashton 1 📚 in Atherton 1 📚 in Golborne 1 📚 in Hindley 1 📚 in Leigh 1 📚 in Lamberhead Green 1 📚 in Marsh Green 1 📚 in Shevington 1 📚 in Standish 1 📚 in Tyldesley 1 📚 in Wigan

Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50 and it’s critical that suicide prevention is front and centre of this strategy. We’d encourage everyone to submit evidence to this important consultation.

SIR BILLY BOSTON. After handing Billy the letter telling him he would be knighted, I'm so excited to go to the Palace tomorrow with him and his family for the ceremony! He, Wigan Warriors 🍒⚪️, and Rugby League are getting the recognition they deserve. Here's the moment we let him

Sir William John Boston KBE. A historic award for an outstanding individual, knighted by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace.👏 #WWRL

Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend? Take a look at all the different activities available across our libraries this Saturday 14th June 😄 #fun #familytime #community #lego #chess #crafts #WiganLibraries #boardgames

If today feels hard, please know that you don't have to face it alone 💚 You can talk to us day or night 📱 116 123

We thank God for fathers - whether by birth, faith or example, we honour every man who has shaped lives through fatherhood. We know #FathersDay isn’t easy for everyone. May you feel the comfort of our Heavenly Father, who promises never to leave or forsake you 💙

A prayer for Father's Day. 🙏💜

Our Service for the first Sunday after Trinity takes the form of a service of morning prayer from St Stephen's, Westminster. The service is led by Rev Graham Buckle, with music provided by St Martin's Voices. Join us at cofe.io/FirstSundayAft….

🥳 Happy Birthday to Warriors forward, Junior Nsemba! #WWRL

SAVE THE DATE!! The 2025 Wigan Borough Libraries' Summer Reading Challenge begins on Saturday 5th July when you can pop in to your local library, pick up your starter pack and start reading📷 #summerreadingchallenge2025

Will you be taking part in the Wigan Borough Libraries Summer Reading Challenge this year? Call in to your local library from Saturday 5th July and pick up your 'Story Garden' starter pack from one of our brilliant members of staff #summerreadingchallenge2025

The suns out, friends and good times. The adventure has only just started.

It’s been a fun filled day, problem solving and enjoying being together.

THE STORY GARDEN WIGAN BOROUGH LIBRARIES' SUMMER READING CHALLENGE IS HERE See our amazing library staff & pick up your Challenge Starter Pack read 6 books over the summer & earn a medal & certificate when you have completed the challenge #summerreadingchallenge2025

Today's service for the Third Sunday after Trinity is from St Mary's Church, Runwell, Essex. The service is led by Rev Jonathan Evens and will explore what Jesus teaches us about travelling light from Luke. Join us at cofe.io/ThirdSundayAft….

Our regular Play Pals session at Lamberhead Green Library will be taking a little break this week on Friday 11th July but we will be back on Friday 18th July for lots more fun and games

With more #HotWeather forecast over the weekend, we want to make sure you and your families have a wonderful time at the #Coast, but put safety first ⚠️ Visit a lifeguarded beach and follow RNLI East Dorset Lifeguards' great advice for staying safe in the sun! (thread below) 👇

If you are planning to be out & about near water this weekend, please remember to follow the Water Safety Code. 👉Stop & Think, Spot the Dangers 👉Stay Together, Stay Close 👉In an Emergency, Call 999 Find out more from our partners 👇