Lister Steps at The Old Library

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 heritag

e 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!

We will be back open as usual Tuesday. Opening hours Tuesday- Friday 10am till 2pm 📚
25/08/2025

We will be back open as usual Tuesday. Opening hours Tuesday- Friday 10am till 2pm 📚

19/08/2025

HI, just to let anyone who comes to or is interested in the Sewing For All group on a Tuesday that the sessions will not be taking place in September but will return the first Tuesday in October

14/08/2025

Join our team of volunteers! We are always looking for people to give few hours a week helping out in our beautiful but busy centre, whether its staffing reception, helping out in the cafe, looking after community groups or joining our gardening group or lunch club. Volunteers get discounts in the cafe and the opportunity to be paid for casual bar work or supporting events when needed. If itnerested, email [email protected] or [email protected]

Planning a wedding, family occasion or birthday party? The Old Library on Green Lane L13 is a Grade II listed building o...
12/08/2025

Planning a wedding, family occasion or birthday party? The Old Library on Green Lane L13 is a Grade II listed building offering a wonderfully atmospheric place to hold that special occasion. We offer a complete event planning service, have a licensed bar and discount rates for the local community. Email [email protected] or fill out the enquiry form on our website

12/08/2025

Lister Steps are looking for two new people, one an Events Co-ordinator (part-time, 15-20 hours a week) and the other a Finance Officer (part-time or freelance, 10 hours a week). Could you be that person? Would you like to join an important local community hub in L13? For the job descriotion or to find out more, email [email protected]

Our Friends Rob Jones & Rob White playing in town this Friday. Watch this space for another cafe concert date with these...
30/07/2025

Our Friends Rob Jones & Rob White playing in town this Friday.

Watch this space for another cafe concert date with these guys.

Friday 1st August - Only a few tickets left for Rob Jones & Rob White Live at Prohibition with support from John Anderton

Advance tickets are available from Prohibition Recording Studios website (Doors 7pm).

☀️Summer Festival ☀️Get ready for an unforgettable summer festival! 🎉 Our ticket sales are officially live, and you can ...
21/07/2025

☀️Summer Festival ☀️

Get ready for an unforgettable summer festival! 🎉 Our ticket sales are officially live, and you can purchase them at www.tol.org.uk.
Join us for an incredible day packed with:

- A variety of live music (stage times to follow)
- A bouncy castle for the little ones
- Interactive circus skills demonstrations for everyone to enjoy
- Movema dance workshops to get everyone moving
- Delectable food stalls to satisfy your cravings
- Unique stalls offering a variety of finds
- A bar serving refreshing drinks

All proceeds from this event will go towards the upkeep of The Old Library, ensuring we can continue to host wonderful events like this. Mark your calendars and grab your tickets now! We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🌞✨

06/07/2025

💄Charlotte Tilbury Makeup Masterclass 💄

You’re invited to our first-ever Charlotte Tilbury Makeup Masterclass on Sunday, 13th July at 12pm.

Join us for an afternoon of learning and fun, starting with a glass of fizz on arrival.

Cost: Tickets are £40, with £20 redeemable on Charlotte Tilbury products.

Payment: Card payments only on the day.

Experience: Learn new makeup techniques from experts in the field, followed by an opportunity to shop for your favourite products.

Goodies: Each attendee will receive a goody bag and a special gift with qualifying purchases!

Location: The Old Library, Liverpool, L13 7EB

We’d love to have you there. Reserve your spot and come have a great time with us!

Tickets available from our website: www.tol.org.uk

🌟 Last Night's QUIZIne 🌟What an incredible night we had at last night’s QUIZIne! The packed room radiated community spir...
05/07/2025

🌟 Last Night's QUIZIne 🌟

What an incredible night we had at last night’s QUIZIne! The packed room radiated community spirit, filled with laughter and joy as everyone came together to enjoy a fun-filled evening. A special thank you to Abjak Central for providing the delicious food that transported us straight to America with each bite! 🍔🇺🇸

It was wonderful to see some of the Abjak team joining in on the quiz fun. 🥰

A heartfelt thank you goes out to all our volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make these events possible.

Mark your calendars for our next QUIZIne on 5th September, where we’re heading back to Greece for another culinary adventure! 🇬🇷🎉

Join us for more fun and community bonding!

🎉 Attention everyone! 🎉 Ticket sales for the QUIZine - A Taste of America event will close tonight at 8 PM for those wis...
03/07/2025

🎉 Attention everyone! 🎉
Ticket sales for the QUIZine - A Taste of America event will close tonight at 8 PM for those wishing to enjoy the food option. If you're interested in participating in the quiz only, you can still pay at the door.

For tickets, visit: www.tol.org.uk. Don’t miss out! 🕗✨

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The Old Library, Green Lane
Liverpool
L137EB

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‘We want to be the spark that makes our area better, creating positive impacts that are felt by local families, businesses and others beyond our boundaries.’

The Old Library was formally ‘The Andrew Carnegie Library’ serving the West Derby constituency in East Liverpool. Designed by architect Thomas Shelmerdine, it was the only library in Liverpool that wealthy philanthropist Andrew Carnegie chose to fund directly. Opening in 1905, this impressive and historic building served the public as a library until its closure in 2006. Now Lister Steps, with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), will restore this Grade II listed building to its former grandeur and create a landmark for the local community.

The project so far Since 2012, Lister Steps have been actively campaigning to save the former library building from further neglect. The building is currently owned by Liverpool City Council and Lister Steps gained Preferred Developer status when it was advertised for tender in 2012. A feasibility survey was carried out and Liverpool City Council funded £100, 000 of emergency holding works which took place as part of the HLF stage 1 development phase. Between August 2014 and January 2015, work took place to treat the wet and dry rot, make the building watertight and allow for ventilation.

Throughout 2015 and 2016, Lister Steps worked hard to progress their HLF application bid, appointing OMI Architects to re-design the building, raising the required match funding, developing relationships with potential delivery partners and consulting with stakeholders and the community. In November 2016, Lister Steps were awarded £3.95 million from Heritage Lottery Fund towards the full refurbishment of The Old Library and received the fantastic news that the project was approved to go ahead.