Libraries - Sale of Old Books

Book sales are held at the Central Library 2 or 3 times per year in order to dispose of old stock which is no longer required.  The sales include Fiction, Non-Fiction and Junior books in both hardback and paperback.  There are also sales for non-book materials such as CD's and DVD's. 

How to find out what's on offer

The latest Book Sale was held on 2nd and 3rd October 2008, but further sales will take place throughout the year.  They are usually advertised in advance by poster and leaflets in the Central Library and by notices in the local press.  You can also telephone the Central Library to find out when the next sale is to be held.

Charges/Fees

Various prices apply to items for sale. Payment can be made either by cash or by cheques made payable to BMBC

At the book sale customers are able to fill a carrier bag for £2.00.  Non-book items are usually 50p for a single CD or DVD, but prices do vary.

Opening Times/Locations

Opening times at the Central Library are as follows:
Monday 9.30 - 7.00
Tuesday 9.30 - 5.30
Wednesday 9.30 - 7.00
Thursday 9.30 - 5.30
Friday 9.30 - 5.30
Saturday 9.30 - 4.00

Opening times do vary from branch to branch.

Contact Details

Telephone: 01226 773930
Email: Barnsley Library Enquiries

Access for people with disabilities

The majority of library buildings have access suitable for the physically disabled, the only exception being Monk Bretton. Toilet facilities for the disabled are available at Central, Cudworth, Darfield, Darton Ward, Goldthorpe, Kendray, Penistone, Priory, Roundhouse, Royston, Thurnscoe and Wombwell.

The Central Library has a lift to all floors, a ramp into the lecture Theatre, a hearing loop for groups using the meeting rooms and a coffee bar for refreshments.

Hearing loops are also available on main library counters.