Article: Reader's Groups and Reading Article Body Forthcoming Author Events Barnsley libraries regularly host Author Talks and Events which are open to members of the public and are usually free of charge. Here are some of the warm comments from visiting authors Catherine Bailey, author of the hugely successful 'Black Diamonds' says 'Of all the venues for the Black Diamonds speaking engagements Barnsley Library is undoubtably my favourite. I had a fabulous reception, the audience was delightfully friendly and expressed a great interest in the book and the issues it addresses. I'm sure you will continue to attract the great range of authors that you have succeeded in drawing to Barnsley in recent years'. 'I had a great evening at Barnsley Library. The hospitality was brilliant and thanks for making me so welcome. I had a very good audience, really enjoyed meeting people afterwards and signing books. I believe very firmly that libraries play such an important part in our society and should be supported to the full. Long may they flourish'. Steve Smith, Barnsley born solicitor and author of several books highlighting the comic side of his career. 'Barnsley library is like visiting your favourite relatives. Welcoming, warm and when they wave you off, you know it's only till the next time. And it bucks you up. Barnsley Libraries know how to buck you up' says Ian Clayton, author, television and radio broadcaster and a passionate advocate for books and reading. 'The warmth of the welcome, the pleasant surroundings, the range and quality of the speakers - and the comfortable chairs...all help to make these sessions a pleasure. But the real buzz is the audiences and their increasing demand for tickets. It is sheer delight to be a part of the interaction - individual book-lovers getting together with pupils across every age range...'. Mel Dyke, educational advisor and local author of books such as 'All for Barnsley'. Reader's Group Service Reader's groups are run at various branch libraries in the borough, meeting regularly to discuss books, authors or a genre of fiction or non-fiction over coffee, tea and biscuits. They are independent groups, open to any member of the public who already is, or would like to become, a member of the library. Discussion is friendly and informal and all group members are made welcome and their opinions treated with respect. Please contact the individual library to confirm that the group is taking place Group Day Time Venue Contact tel Central Monday - 3rd in month 5.30pm Central Library 01226 773921 Cudworth Monday - 1st in month 2.00pm Cudworth Centre of Excellence 01226 717531 Darfield Friday - 3rd in month 2.00pm Darfield Library 01226 752548 Darfield Monday - 2nd in month 5.45pm Darfield Library 01226 752548 Dodworth Monday - 1st in month 9.45am Dodworth Library 01226 281395 Dodworth Wednesday - every 4 weeks 2.00pm Dodworth Library 01226 281395 Dodworth Friday - 1st in month 7.00pm Dodworth Library 01226 281395 Goldthorpe Thursday - 1st in month 10.00am Goldthorpe Library 01709 893278 Grimethorpe Wednesday - 3rd in month 6.00pm Acorn Centre 01226 712575 Grimethorpe Friday - 3rd in month 10.30am Acorn Centre 01226 712575 Hoyland Tuesday - 2nd in month 11.00am Hoyland Library 01226 355832 Mapplewell and Staincross Wednesday - every 4 weeks 2.00pm Mapplewell and Staincross Village Hall 01226 382309 Mapplewell and Staincross Friday - every 4 weeks 2.00pm Mapplewell and Staincross Village Hall 01226 382309 Monk Bretton Thursday - 3rd in month 10.00am Monk Bretton Library 01226 206714 Penistone Monday - every 2 weeks 2.00pm Penistone Library and E-Learning Centre 01226 762313 Roundhouse Monday - 1st in month 6.00pm Roundhouse Lifelong Learning Centre 01226 244528 Royston Friday - last in month 10.00am Royston Lifelong Learning Centre 01226 787222 Thurnscoe Monday - 1st in month 10.00am Thurnscoe Lifelong Learning Centre 01709 890001 Wombwell Friday - 3rd in month 1.15pm Wombwell Library 01226 753846 Worsbrough Monday - 2nd in month 12.30pm Worsbrough Library 01226 203372 Worsbrough Friday - last in month 2.30pm Worsbrough Library 01226 203372 Please revisit this page where additional information will be posted as available. For further details of any event please telephone the Reader Development Officer 01226 773921, or e-mail barnsleylibraryreaderdevelopment@barnsley.gov.uk Barnsley Central Library is a public access building, Barnsley Council and the PCT have worked in partnership with Disabled Go to develop an access guide for disabled people, their friends, family, carers and colleagues in relation to such buildings. More information is available on our Disabled Go webpage.