Libraries
What's on
There's lots of regular fun activities in our libraries for children and babies, from story time for toddlers to craft sessions for all ages.
Crafts
Our fun children's craft sessions include activities such as drawing, painting and the opportunity to make things.
You can drop-in at any of the weekly sessions listed below, or go to the events at our libraries webpage to find our other craft sessions where you need to book a place to attend.
| Venue | Days and times |
| Library @ Mapplewell and Staincross | Saturdays 10am to 11.30am |
| Library @ Thurnscoe | Tuesdays 3.30pm to 4.30pm |
Lego club
Our Lego clubs are the perfect place to develop your creativity and build new friendships.
We provide the Lego, you just need to bring your imagination!
| Venue | Days and times |
| Library @ the Lightbox | Saturdays 10am to 11.15am |
| Library @ Cudworth | Saturdays 10am to 11.15am |
| Library @ Darfield | Saturdays 10am to 11.30am |
| Library @ Goldthorpe | Saturdays 10am to 11.30am |
| Library @ Hoyland | Saturdays 10am to 11.30am |
| Library @ Mapplewell and Staincross | Saturdays 10am to 11.30am |
| Library @ Penistone | Tuesdays 3pm to 4.30pm |
| Library @ Roundhouse | Mondays 3.30pm to 4.30pm Wednesday 3.30pm to 4.30pm |
| Library @ Royston | Thursdays 4pm to 6pm Saturdays 10am to 12pm |
| Library @ Thurnscoe | Saturdays 10am to 11.30am |
| Library @ Wombwell | Thursdays 3.30pm to 5pm Saturdays 10am to 11.30am |
| Library @ Worsbrough | Saturdays 10am to 11.30am |
Reading groups
| Library @ the Lightbox | Young adult book club The club meets twice a month to read, chat and build new friendships with fellow bookworms! Visit Library @ the Lightbox to pick up our next book and join the club. Meetings last about an hour and you don't need to book a place to attend, just drop-in. Age guidance is 14+, but all are welcome. |
First and third Wednesday of the month - 4.30pm to 5.30pm |
| Library @ Thurnscoe | Primary reading and colouring club. Ages 5-11. | Mondays 3.30pm |
| Venue | Group information | Days and times |
Story and rhyme
Barnsley Libraries have signed up to the Family Arts Standards – a national accreditation for organisations committed to providing excellent family experiences.
The sessions are aimed at young children and toddlers from 0 to 4 years old and usually last between 30 and 40 minutes. They are free, relaxed spaces for meeting like-minded parents, grandparents, childminders and other carers, supported by the libraries' helpful and friendly staff. Watch our video about story and rhyme sessions.
We look forward to welcoming you.
| Venue | Days and times |
| Library @ the Lightbox | Mondays - 11am Tuesdays - 10am Thursdays - 1.30pm Fridays - 10am |
| Library @ Cudworth | Mondays - 2pm |
| Library @ Darfield | Thursdays - 10.30am |
| Library @ Dodworth | Fridays - 11am |
| Library @ Goldthorpe | Tuesdays - 1pm |
| Library @ Hoyland | Mondays - 10am Thursdays - 10am |
| Library @ Mapplewell and Staincross | Mondays - 1pm Fridays - 10am |
| Library @ Penistone | Fridays - 10am and 10.20am |
| Library @ Royston | Wednesdays - 11am Thursdays - 11am |
| Library @ Thurnscoe | Mondays - 2pm |
| Library @ Wombwell | Tuesdays - 10am Saturdays - 10am |
| Library @ Worsbrough | Mondays - 2pm |
Other activities
| Activity | Venue | Days and times | Additional information |
| Alexandra Rose vouchers drop-in | Library @ the Lightbox | Wednesdays - 9am to 12pm | |
| Board games | Library @ Royston | Thursdays - 4pm to 6pm Saturdays - 10am to 12pm |
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| Games club | Library @ Wombwell | Saturdays - 10am to 12pm | |
| Colouring club | Library @ Thurnscoe | Saturdays - 10am to 11.30am | |
| Colouring and board games club | Library @ Cudworth | Thursdays - 3pm to 4.30pm | |
| The Board Room: board games sessions | Library @ the Lightbox | Mondays - 4.30pm to 6.30pm | |
| Story and craft | Library @ the Lightbox | Every two weeks on Monday - 4pm | Primary school children are welcome to join us for these fun sessions. |
| Code club | Library @ the Lightbox | Mondays - 5pm to 6pm |
Giving young people aged 9-13 the opportunity to make their first steps into the world of coding in a relaxed and friendly environment. To book a place visit events at our libraries. |
| Baby and toddler group | Library @ Royston | Second Tuesday in the month. 1pm to 2.30pm |
No need to book. Just drop in and join us. |
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