LiveWire Libraries is introducing a new click and collect service for residents in Woolston, allowing library users to continue accessing books while the local hub remains temporarily unavailable. The service will be available starting 13 May 2026, offering a way for the community to borrow materials despite the ongoing closure of the facility.
To use the service, residents can email their requests to [email protected]. Users are asked to provide their full name, library card number, and their preferred genres. According to the service, requests are limited to six books per person, and while staff will work to meet preferences, specific titles or authors cannot be guaranteed.
Collections will take place every Wednesday between 1pm and 2.30pm outside the Woolston Hub. The hub itself has been closed since September 2025 due to structural concerns and the presence of legionella bacteria in the water supply. Warrington Borough Council has estimated that repairs to make the building safe and operational would cost approximately £3m.
The future of the site remains under review following a public consultation held between November 2025 and January 2026, which gathered over 3,000 responses from local people. The council is currently considering several options for the hub, including a potential permanent closure, with a final decision expected from the council’s Cabinet in early spring 2026. These considerations come as the council works to address significant budget pressures, having identified a need for £30.4m in savings for the 2025/26 financial year.
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