Libraries
What's on
We run a range of regular activities in our libraries for adults, including IT sessions to help you get online, job clubs to offer support searching and applying for work, and social groups if you'd like to pop in for coffee and a chat.
We host regular readers' groups as well, so if you're an avid reader why not come along and join us?
Computers and internet
Learn how to use a computer and the internet by joining one of our basic IT courses. Using Learn My Way you'll find out how to use a keyboard and mouse, as well as getting online to find information and send emails.
Other digital sessions
Our digital champions also run a range of sessions across our branches, including one-to-one help to get online and increase your confidence using the internet and email, as well as using online council services to apply, report or pay for something.
Find out more about our digital champion sessions.
Conversation cafe
Our conversation cafe sessions are informal drop-ins to help people develop their language skills and improve their spoken English.
The sessions include discussions around topical subjects, as well as about life in Barnsley.
Crafts
If you're into knitting, crocheting, sewing and more, join us at one of our craft sessions. It doesn't matter whether you're a complete beginner or a skilled crafter, everyone's welcome.
There's no need to book a place - just drop-in.
Monday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Art group | Library @ Wombwell | 10am to 12pm |
| Stitches | Library @ Darfield | 10am to 12pm |
| Knit and natter | Library @ Dodworth | 10am to 12pm |
| Sewing group | Library @ Penistone | 10am to 12.30pm |
Tuesday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Adult crafts | Library @ Hoyland | 1pm to 3pm |
| Crafts 'n' chat | Library @ Worsbrough | 10am to 12pm |
| Disability craft group | Library @ Mapplewell and Staincross | 10am |
Wednesday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Knit and natter | Library @ Mapplewell and Staincross | 2pm to 4pm |
Thursday
| Activity | Venue | Time | Additional information |
| Painting group | Library @ the Lightbox | 10am to 12pm, second Thursday of the month | Please bring your own art materials |
| Rag rug group | Library @ Penistone | 3pm to 5pm, last Thursday of the month |
Job club
If you're searching for work, come along to one of our job clubs. There's help and advice to find jobs online, help with completing application forms, as well as creating or updating your CV.
There's no need to book a place - just drop in.
Thursday
| Library @ Hoyland | 10am to 12pm |
| Venue | Time |
Readers' groups
Our readers' groups give you the opportunity to discuss books, authors and genres with others, in a friendly and informal group. They're open to anyone who is, or would like to become, a member of the library.
New members are always welcome and there's no need to book a place - just drop in.
Monday
| Venue | Time | Frequency |
| Library @ Penistone | 2pm to 3.30pm | Fortnightly |
Tuesday
| Venue | Time | Frequency |
| Library @ Hoyland | 11am to 12.45pm | Second Tuesday of the month |
Wednesday
| Venue | Time | Frequency |
| Library @ Dodworth | 2pm to 4pm | Third Wednesday of the month |
| Library @ Royston | 10am to 11am | Last Wednesday of the month, from 27 October 2021 |
Friday
| Venue | Time | Frequency |
| Library @ Darfield | 10.30am to 11.30am | Last Friday of the month |
| Library @ the Lightbox | 10.30am to 12pm | Last Friday of the month |
| Library @ Worsbrough | 2.30pm to 3.30pm | Last Friday of the month |
Social activities
Our social activities include a range of coffee mornings and games groups where everyone's welcome.
Thursday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Pop-in group - coffee and a chat with games or crafts | Library @ Darfield | 2pm to 4pm |
| Age UK drop-in session - help and support to reduce loneliness and social isolation | Library @ Wombwell | 9am to 3.30pm |
Friday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Age UK drop-in session - help and support to reduce loneliness and social isolation | Library @ Hoyland | 9am to 3.30pm |
Saturday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Yu-Gi-Oh group | Library @ the Lightbox | 12pm to 2pm |
Other activities
Our other activities include writer's groups and exercise sessions.
There's no need to book a place at any of the sessions - just drop in.
Monday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Barnsley U3A | Library @ Worsbrough | 12pm to 1pm, second Monday of the month |
Tuesday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Darfield History Society | Library @ Darfield | 10am to 12pm |
| Learner zone | Library @ Penistone | 1pm to 4pm |
| Poetry group | Library @ Penistone | 10.30am to 11.30am |
| Tai Chi | Library @ Wombwell | 12pm to 2pm |
Wednesday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Writer's group | Library @ Penistone | 9.30am to 11.30am, once a month |
| Barnsley U3A | Library @ Dodworth | 10am to 12pm, every fortnight |
Thursday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Worsbrough Heritage Group | Library @ Worsbrough | 10am to pm |
Friday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Worsbrough Local History Group | Library @ Worsbrough | 2pm to 4pm |
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