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.
Platinum Jubilee activities
Royal themed story and rhyme
| Venue | Days and times |
| Library @ the Lightbox | Monday 30 May - 11am to 11.45am Tuesday 31 May - 10am to 10.45am |
| Library @ Cudworth | Monday 23 and 30 May - 2pm |
| Library @ Darfield | Thursday 19 May - 10.30am |
| Library @ Dodworth | Friday 27 May - 11am |
| Library @ Goldthorpe | Tuesday 24 May - 1pm to 1.30pm Tuesday 31 May - 1pm to 1.30pm |
| Library @ Hoyland | Monday 30 May - 10am to 11am |
| Library @ Mapplewell and Staincross | Friday 27 May - 10am to 11am Monday 30 May - 1pm to 2pm |
| Library @ Penistone | Monday 30 May - 10am |
| Library @ Royston | Wednesday 1 June - 11am |
| Library @ Thurnscoe | Thursday 19 May - 11am |
| Library @ Wombwell | Tuesday 24 May - 10am to 11am Tuesday 31 May - 10am to 11am |
| Library @ Worsbrough | Monday 30 May - 2pm |
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 | Saturday 10am to 11.30am |
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 | Saturday 10am to 11.15am |
| Library @ Darfield | Saturday 10am to 11.30am |
| Library @ Goldthorpe | Saturday 10am to 11.30am |
| Library @ Hoyland | Saturday 10am to 11.30am |
| Library @ Mapplewell and Staincross | Saturday 10am to 11.30am |
| Library @ Penistone | Tuesday 3pm to 4.30pm |
| Library @ Thurnscoe | Saturday 10am to 11.30am |
| Library @ Wombwell | Saturday 10am to 11.30am |
| Library @ Worsbrough | Saturday 10am to 11.30am |
Reading groups
| Venue | Group information | Days and times |
| Library @ the Lightbox |
11-13 book club Our YA book club meets twice a month to read, chat, and build new friendships with fellow bookworms! Visit the Lightbox to pick up our next book and join the club. Meetings last approximately 1 hour and you don't need to book a place to attend, just drop-in. Age guidance 11-13, but all are welcome. |
First and third Wednesday of the Month. 4.30pm to 5.30pm |
Story and rhyme
Our story and rhyme sessions are fun groups for young children and toddlers from 0 to 4 years old. The sessions last 30 to 40 minutes and you don't need to book a place to attend - just drop-in.
| 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 Fridays - 10am |
| Library @ Hoyland | Mondays - 10am Thursdays - 10am |
| Library @ Mapplewell and Staincross | Mondays - 1pm Fridays - 10am |
| Library @ Royston | Wednesdays - 11am Thursdays - 11am |
| Library @ Thurnscoe | Thursdays - 11am |
| Library @ Wombwell | Tuesdays - 10am Thursdays - 2pm |
| 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 | |
| Baby and toddler group | Library @ Royston | Tuesdays - 12pm to 3pm | Call 07736 460751 to book |
| Board games | Library @ Royston | Saturdays - 10.30am to 12pm |
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