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Lister Steps at The Old Library Community, Events Venue, Cafe, Childcare Since 1905, The Old Library has been a symbol of hope in L13.

Funded by wealthy philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, this iconic building was donated to the people of Liverpool as a safe space for learning and served four generations as a much-loved local library until it closed & fell into disrepair in 2006. With so many fond memories of The Old Library, local charity Lister Steps knew this special building was an important part of our community’s shared heritage and in 2012, we embarked on the long journey to bring it back to life. Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and support from Liverpool City Council, we have repaired, restored & re-designed the building into a multi-use venue for events, learning and fun. We are proud to call The Old Library our new home and thrilled to welcome you back through its doors!

Last week, we kicked off Mediterranean Month in Chop, Cook & Connect! 🫒Everyone got hands-on making their own hummus, ex...
13/10/2026

Last week, we kicked off Mediterranean Month in Chop, Cook & Connect! 🫒

Everyone got hands-on making their own hummus, experimenting with different flavours and adding their own twists to create something unique. 🌶️

‼️REMINDER THIS WEEKS SESSION IS NOT ON‼️
Sessions will resume as usual next week, make sure to get booked on via our eventbrite! Don’t miss out😊

12/10/2026

Still looking for a nursery for your child? Lister Steps Daycare is a Good-Rated nursery serving Old Swan, Tuebrook & Stoneycroft and we have places for toddlers and pre-schoolers at our fabulous, friendly nursery. We can help you access grant-funded places and will also be running an autumn playscheme beginning the 26th October. Email [email protected] for more information

it’s Monday again ☕️🤎And you know what that means… another week of serving up your favourite Crosby Coffee Roasters ! 🌿F...
12/10/2026

it’s Monday again ☕️🤎

And you know what that means… another week of serving up your favourite Crosby Coffee Roasters ! 🌿

Freshly brewed and ready to get your week started. Pop in, grab a coffee and make Monday that little bit better.
🍂🍃

Is this your next step?Lister Steps at The Old Library is looking to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer.Lister Steps ...
09/10/2026

Is this your next step?

Lister Steps at The Old Library is looking to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer.

Lister Steps is a value-led community charity in Liverpool 13 with a nearly thirty-year history of delivery high-quality outcomes for local people. The CEO will play a central role in shaping the next phase of the organisation’s development, bringing strong strategic and leadership skills, a proven track record in fundraising and financial management, and a genuine commitment to community-led change.

📍See link in bio for the full job description containing details of how to apply.

Closing day for applications is Friday 30th October 2026.

Know someone who would be perfect? Please share and help Lister Steps at the Old Library find their next CEO.

08/10/2026

We'll be meeting on Saturday so new residents can sign up the Old Library Gardening Club. If after that, you see people in the nursery playground in the evenings or at the weekend don't worry! They'll be our gardeners, new and old, getting the site ready for next year and they will have every right to be there. Potatoes, here we come! And why not join us? Email [email protected] to find out more.

At last weeks growing minds session we made some clay pieces adding in some print’s from a variety of 🍁🍃🍂There is still...
08/10/2026

At last weeks growing minds session we made some clay pieces adding in some print’s from a variety of 🍁🍃🍂

There is still a few tickets available for today’s session starting at 2pm so get your free tickets on our eventbrite 🌱

06/10/2026

Interested in gardening or growing food for the kitchen? Tired of being on an allotment waiting list for years? You can join a friendly group of weekend gardeners at The Old Library, Old Swan, Liverpool. You can have a couple of raised beds for your very own, borrow tools and get advice, get help and a sense of community in a quiet and relaxing space. To join, come to The Old Library on Green Lane between 10am and 12pm on Sunday 11th October or email [email protected]. It's free to join and you'd be made to feel very welcome.

Ever wondered where Halloween really comes from?💀👻Join us for The Celtic Origins of Halloween, a fascinating talk by Dr ...
06/10/2026

Ever wondered where Halloween really comes from?💀👻

Join us for The Celtic Origins of Halloween, a fascinating talk by Dr John Maguire (Arts Groupie) exploring the ancient traditions and folklore behind one of the world’s most popular celebrations.

Dr John Maguire is an award-winning writer, heritage researcher and broadcaster, recently featured on Channel 5’s Great British Cities with Susan Calman. His work brings overlooked historical figures, folklore and working-class heritage to life, with acclaimed projects exploring subjects including An Gorta Mór, the Great Irish Famine, Kitty Wilkinson and William Roscoe.

This talk takes us on a journey through Samhain, ancient Celtic folklore and old British traditions, exploring how seasonal rituals and beliefs evolved over time to become the Halloween customs we know today.

Discover the stories, traditions and folklore behind 🎃 👻
Book your free tickets on our eventbrite before they all sell out!!

Our Chop, Cook & Connect sessions got off to a fantastic start on the 9th of September, and they’ve already proved to be...
06/10/2026

Our Chop, Cook & Connect sessions got off to a fantastic start on the 9th of September, and they’ve already proved to be very popular!🍝

The first month took participants on a delicious Italian-inspired journey. Together, they learned how to make fresh pesto, prepared their own pasta, and created a delicious tomato pasta sauce from scratch.🌿

This week we then brought it all together as everyone combined their creations, sat down together, and enjoyed the meal they had made — a wonderful opportunity to learn new skills, share good food, and connect with others.

And the good news is, tickets are still available for our October Chop, Cook & Connect sessions! This time, we’ll be bringing the flavours of the Mediterranean to the kitchen, with plenty of opportunities to cook, learn, eat and connect.
Spaces are limited, so book your place and join us for the next session!

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30/09/2026

Coffee loading…… ☕️

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