RESIDENTS are being urged to keep warm, well and safe this winter - and the council says its libraries can help!

Clr David Brown, cabinet member in charge of strategic communities, said: “With temperatures dropping, it would be a good idea to stock up on your reading material this winter.

“Our libraries are excellent and offer a warm, safe environment. Not only can you borrow books, you can also borrow music and films for a small charge.

“Many of our libraries are now much more accessible with the most up-to-date technology.

“They also have computers, which can be used free of charge, and most of our libraries can also help you to get on the internet and use email and social media. Council services and details on community events can also be accessed.

“Libraries provide more online services than ever before. You can reserve and renew library books without leaving your home as well as accessing the ‘virtual’ reference library or listening to classical music through the libraries subscription to Naxos.”

Monthly reading groups are held in libraries across Cheshire East.

Book loans can be renewed from home by calling 0845 148 0148 or visiting cheshireeast.gov.uk and typing in ‘libraries’ into the search engine.