Holocaust Memorial Day (27th January) honours the memory of those who suffered and lost their lives during the Holocaust and other genocides. It is a day to reflect on the importance of standing against hatred, discrimination, and intolerance in all its forms.
We are honoured to host “A Thousand Kisses: Stories from the Kindertransport,” an exhibition from The Wiener Library, at Chester Lane and Thatto Heath Libraries. It shares the poignant stories of eight Kindertransport children and their loved ones.
This exhibition offers a deeply moving insight into their experiences and the impact of this historic rescue mission.
Exhibition Dates:
Chester Lane Library: Monday 20th – Thursday 23rd January 2025
Thatto Heath Library: Tuesday 28th – Friday 31st January 2025
We invite everyone to visit the exhibition and reflect on these powerful stories. Additionally, we will have a Book of Remembrance available for you to make your own personal pledge and remember the victims of the Holocaust, as we work towards a safer future for everyone.
To deepen your understanding, explore our Holocaust Memorial Reading List, curated to include memoirs, historical accounts, and thought-provoking works that highlight resilience, courage, and the lessons of the past.
We invite you to visit the exhibition, browse the reading list, and join us in ensuring that the lessons of the Holocaust are never forgotten. Together, we can create a world where such atrocities are not repeated.
Upcoming Events
Find out what is happening in your library with our event calendar.
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Moss Bank Library: Gentle Chair Exercise and Boccia
Moss Bank Library: Gentle Chair Exercise and Boccia
27th January 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Moss Bank Community Library, Bowness Ave, St Helens, Saint Helens WA11 7EQ, UK
27th January 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm St Helens Library, The World of Glass, Chalon Way E, St Helens, Saint Helens WA10 1BX, UK
Do you love to knit, crochet or cross stitch? Join us at St Helens Library with your latest project Enjoy a relaxing morning with liked mind people - meeting weekly 10.30am - 12pm (excludes Bank Holidays)
27th January 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Thatto Heath Library, Thatto Heath Rd, St Helens, Saint Helens WA10 3QX, UK
Come along to a friendly group and bring your latest knitting, crochet or cross stitch project to work on. Be with like minded people and enjoy a free drink and biscuit.
28th January 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Chester Lane Library, Four Acre Ln, St Helens, Saint Helens WA9 4DE, UK
Comein out of the cold and enjoy a nice cup of tea or coffee in our libraryspace. Whilst you are here, you could doa jigsaw or crossword, read a book or just have a chat with friends (new andold). You may even want to bring yourown hobby with you – knitting, crochet, crafts. This is a free session with the opportunity to join the library whilstyou are here.
28th January 2025 @ 10:30 am - 3:30 pm Chester Lane Library, Four Acre Ln, St Helens, Saint Helens WA9 4DE, UK
Improve your memory, increase your IQ and improve problem solving ability ... how? By dropping into Chester Lane Library and help us complete our library jigsaw.
30th January 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Newton Le Willows Library, Crow Ln E, Newton-le-Willows WA12 9TU, UK
Grab a chair and a warm brew, have a browse, try one of our puzzles. This is a chance to warm up in the library this Winter. This is a free session with the opportunity to join the library.
Turn everyday moments into brain building ones. Sessions for 0-2 year olds using rhymes, instuments and toys. Six week block sessions incorporating Look Say Sing Play
Chester Lane Library - Baby Rhyme Time(Term-time Only)
Chester Lane Library - Baby Rhyme Time(Term-time Only)
30th January 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Chester Lane Library, Four Acre Ln, St Helens, Saint Helens WA9 4DE, UK
Turn everyday moments into brain building ones. Sessions for 0-2 year olds using rhymes, instuments and toys. Six week block sessions incorporating Look Say Sing Play.
Chester Lane Library - New Mums' Coffee and Chat(Term-time Only)
Chester Lane Library - New Mums' Coffee and Chat(Term-time Only)
30th January 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Chester Lane Library, Four Acre Ln, St Helens, Saint Helens WA9 4DE, UK
Why not stay after Baby Rhyme Time and catch up with other mums and babies? We will provide tea, coffee and a biscuit, so that you can have some relax time with others who understand the joys and difficulties of being a new mum. Use our toys and board books to entertain your little one, while you are here.
Just 10 minutes a day reading with your child can help them to do better at school, so why not make using your library part of your routine and attend one of our regular Read and Rhyme Times?
Baby Rhyme Times
A new 6 week block of Baby Rhyme Timestarts WC Monday 6th January 2025
Turn everyday moments into brain building ones with one our Baby Rhyme Times. Sessions for 0-12 months, using rhymes, instruments and toys (as part of NSPCC’s Look, Say, Sing, Play campaign).