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 reader's 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.
If you prefer, you can get help on a one-to-one basis at a dedicated session.
Monday
| Activity | Venue | Time | Booking required? |
| One-to-one IT | Library @ Darfield | 2.30pm to 4.30pm | Yes - book in the library |
Tuesday
| Activity | Venue | Time | Booking required? |
| One-to-one IT | Library @ Royston | 9am to 12.30pm | No - drop-in session |
Wednesday
| Activity | Venue | Time | Booking required? |
| Basic IT course | Library @ the Lightbox | 10am to 11.30am | Yes - book in the library |
| Basic IT course | Library @ Mapplewell and Staincross | 1pm to 3pm | Yes - book in the library |
Thursday
| Activity | Venue | Time | Booking required? |
| One-to-one IT | Library @ Roundhouse | 9.30am to 11.30am | Yes - book in the library |
Friday
| Activity | Venue | Time | Booking required? |
| Basic IT course | Library @ the Lightbox | 2pm to 3.30pm | Yes - book in the library |
| Basic IT course | Library @ Dodworth | 10am to 12pm | Yes - book in the library |
| Basic IT course | Library @ Mapplewell and Staincross | 10am to 12pm | Yes - book in the library |
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.
Monday
| Venue | Time |
| Library @ the Lightbox | 9.30am to 11.30am |
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 |
| Knit and natter | Library @ Darfield | 11am to 1pm |
| Knit and natter | Library @ Penistone | 10am to 12.30pm |
Tuesday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Craft group | Library @ Hoyland | 1pm to 3pm |
| Knit and natter | Library @ Worsbrough | 10am to 12pm |
Wednesday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Knit and natter | Library @ Mapplewell and Staincross | 2pm to 4pm |
| Rag rug group | Library @ Penistone | 9.30am to 11.30am (alternate weeks) |
Thursday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Knit and natter | Library @ Dodworth | 10.15am to 12.15pm |
Friday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Knit and natter | Library @ Cudworth | 2pm to 4pm |
| Craft group | Library @ Goldthorpe | 10am to 12pm |
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.
Monday
| Venue | Time |
| Library @ Grimethorpe | 1.30pm to 3.30pm |
| Library @ Penistone | 1.30pm to 3.30pm |
Tuesday
| Venue | Time |
| Library @ the Lightbox | 10am to 12pm |
| Library @ Dodworth | 10am to 12pm |
Wednesday
| Venue | Time |
| Library @ the Lightbox | 2pm to 4pm |
| Library @ Royston | 1pm to 3pm |
Thursday
| Venue | Time |
| Library @ Grimethorpe | 9.30am to 11.30am |
| Library @ Hoyland | 10am to 12pm |
| Library @ Roundhouse | 9.30am to 11.30am |
| Library @ Wombwell | 9.30am to 11.30am |
Friday
| Venue | Time |
| Library @ the Lightbox | 9.30am to 11.30am |
|
9.30am to 11.30am
|
Reader's groups
Our reader's 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 @ Cudworth | 10am to 11am | First Monday of the month |
| Library @ Dodworth | 11.30am to 1pm | First Monday of the month |
| Library @ Hoyland | 5.30pm to 6.30pm | Third Monday of the month |
| Library @ Penistone | 2pm to 3pm | Fortnightly |
| Library @ Thurnscoe | 10am to 11am | First Monday of the month |
Tuesday
| Venue | Time | Frequency |
| Library @ Hoyland | 11am to 12.45pm | Second Tuesday of the month |
| Library @ Roundhouse | 6pm to 7pm | First Tuesday of the month |
Wednesday
| Venue | Time | Frequency |
| Library @ Dodworth | 2pm to 4pm | Every four weeks |
| Library @ Royston | 10am to 11am | Last Wednesday of the month |
Thursday
| Venue | Time | Frequency |
| Library @ Goldthorpe | 10am to 11am | First Thursday of the month |
| Library @ Goldthorpe | 5.30pm to 6.30pm | Every four weeks |
| Library @ Grimethorpe | 1.30pm to 2.30pm | First Thursday of the month |
| Library @ Wombwell | 5.45pm to 6.45pm | Every five weeks |
Friday
| Venue | Time | Frequency |
| Library @ the Lightbox | 10am to 12pm | Last Friday of the month |
| Library @ Darfield | 10.30am to 11.30am | Last Friday of the month |
| Library @ Dodworth |
7pm to 9pm |
First Friday of the month |
| Library @ Mapplewell and Staincross | 2pm to 3pm | Second Friday of the month |
| Library @ Wombwell | 1.15pm to 2.15pm |
Third 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.
There's no need to book a place - just drop in and get involved.
Monday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Culture hub - informal chats about cultures, languages and all things travel-related | Library @ the Lightbox | 4pm to 5pm (fortnightly) |
| Culture hub - informal chats about cultures, languages and all things travel-related | Library @ the Lightbox | 5.30pm to 6.30pm (fortnightly) |
Tuesday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Music and memories - music and singing session for people living with dementia and their carers. Supported by Alzheimer's Society. Session dates for 2019 are: 16, 30 July 13 August 3, 17 September 1, 15 October 5, 19 November 3, 17 December |
Library @ the Lightbox | 2.30pm to 4pm |
| Coffee morning | Library @ Thurnscoe | 11am to 12pm |
Wednesday
| Culture hub - informal chats about cultures, languages and all things travel-related | Library @ the Lightbox | 5.30pm to 6.30pm (fortnightly) |
| Activity | Venue | Time |
Thursday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Pop-in group - coffee and a chat | Library @ the Lightbox | 1.30pm to 3.30pm |
| Pop-in group - coffee and a chat with games or crafts | Library @ Darfield | 2pm to 3.30pm |
| Coffee morning | Library @ Goldthorpe | 11am to 12pm |
| Pop-in group - coffee, a chat and bingo | Library @ Worsbrough | 10am to 12pm |
Friday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Coffee morning | Library @ Wombwell | 11am to 12pm |
| Board games | Library @ Worsbrough | 10am to 12pm |
Saturday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Board games | Library @ the Lightbox | 1.30pm to 3.30pm |
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 |
| Writer's group | Library @ Goldthorpe | 2pm to 4.30pm |
| Move it or lose it - chair-based exercises and games | Library @ Mapplewell and Staincross | 1pm to 2pm |
| Poetry reading | Library @ Penistone | 10.30am to 11.30am (first Monday of the month) |
Tuesday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Philosophy group | Library @ Penistone | 10.30am to 11.30am (third Tuesday of the month) |
Wednesday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Writer's group | Library @ Penistone | 9.30am to 11.30am (once a month) |
Friday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Critical thinking group | Library @ Penistone | 2pm to 3pm (second Friday of the month) |