Chesshyre Library

Chesshyre Library
Exterior of Chesshyre Library and gateposts
53°19′55″N 2°41′44″W / 53.3319°N 2.6955°W / 53.3319; -2.6955
LocationHalton, Runcorn, Cheshire, United Kingdom
TypePublic library
Established1733 (1733)
Collection
Items collectedTheology, law, Latin literature, Ancient Greek literature, magazines
Size422 volumes
Access and use
Access requirements"divines of the Church of England or other gentlemen or persons of letters"
Parent organisationSt Mary's Church, Halton
Listed Building – Grade II*
Designated20 October 1952
Reference no.1115560

Chesshyre Library, founded in 1733 by Sir John Chesshyre, was one of the earliest free public libraries in England. It is now a meeting room attached to St Mary's Church Hall in Halton, Runcorn, Cheshire.