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Arts and Music

Free access to millions of research articles

Stage skills for children and young people.

Dance and theatre I.S.T.D. school based in Runcorn

A fun and friendly vocal group within the community.

Performing arts school specialising in learning disabilities

This third National Theatre collection offers 20 performances, from Greek tragedy, a medieval morality play, and Shakespeare, to plays about Generation Z.

Ukulele Group in Runcorn.  New members welcome

Runcorn based group of amateur photographers

Fun, friendship and support are the stitches that hold it all together

Homework Help

This third National Theatre collection offers 20 performances, from Greek tragedy, a medieval morality play, and Shakespeare, to plays about Generation Z.

Languages and Culture

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This third National Theatre collection offers 20 performances, from Greek tragedy, a medieval morality play, and Shakespeare, to plays about Generation Z.

Explore over 1,000 years of the English language with the Oxford English Dictionary

Quick and easy access to Oxford Reference Online

Library Documents and Policies

The official Halton Libraries website

Lifelong Learning

Free access to millions of research articles

Caring for archives for future generations

Monthly social meetings for those over 50 years old

Cookery classes, children's cookery parties and more

Online study resource for candidates preparing for Life in the UK test or British Citizenship test

Family friendly boxing studio

The official Halton Libraries website

The Halton Photographic Society are a group of people interested in photography.  All abilities welcome.  Weekly meetings.

This third National Theatre collection offers 20 performances, from Greek tragedy, a medieval morality play, and Shakespeare, to plays about Generation Z.

Training opportunities and employment assistance for residents in Halton

Quick and easy access to Oxford Reference Online

Runcorn based group of amateur photographers

Based in Widnes.  Ice skating and learn to skate sessions

Theory Test Pro gives you free access to the official DSA Car and Motorbike driving theory test

Boost your wellbeing, grow your confidence and feel good in your local community.

Widnes Tennis Club is situated in secluded secure grounds with a warm and friendly atmosphere, the facility has six outdoor tennis courts and three indoor tennis courts, which means tennis and social events can take place all year round.

Local History

Search for your ancestors online.....

40 million newspaper pages

Caring for archives for future generations

The official Halton Libraries website

Images of the local area of Runcorn and Widnes

Newspapers and Magazines

40 million newspaper pages

The official Halton Libraries website

Free access to thousands of online newspapers and magazines

Reference and Research

Free access to millions of research articles

Search for your ancestors online.....

Digitised videos and TV programmes from the 1960s to the 2010s.

40 million newspaper pages

Caring for archives for future generations

The official Halton Libraries website

This third National Theatre collection offers 20 performances, from Greek tragedy, a medieval morality play, and Shakespeare, to plays about Generation Z.

'British and Irish Literature' and 'Victorian Literature' 

Explore over 1,000 years of the English language with the Oxford English Dictionary

Quick and easy access to Oxford Reference Online

Images of the local area of Runcorn and Widnes

Free access to thousands of online newspapers and magazines

Theory Test Pro gives you free access to the official DSA Car and Motorbike driving theory test

Cycling clubs and walking maps in the Runcorn and Widnes area

Boost your wellbeing, grow your confidence and feel good in your local community.

Reliable consumer advice

Video Streaming

Digitised videos and TV programmes from the 1960s to the 2010s.

This third National Theatre collection offers 20 performances, from Greek tragedy, a medieval morality play, and Shakespeare, to plays about Generation Z.

eBooks and Audiobooks

The official Halton Libraries website