Libraries
All Barnsley library branches are currently closed
Due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) all of our library branches are currently closed until further notice.
All of our regular activities and events are cancelled.
What's on
There's lots of regular fun activities in our libraries for children and babies, from story and rhyme sessions for toddlers to Lego club for all ages.
Our code club is perfect for children who want to develop their digital coding skills or try out new technology.
Code club
Code club is for children aged 5 to 11 to learn and improve their coding skills in a supportive environment, even if they've never done it before. The group share ideas and skills between themselves and improve their coding abilities through projects and activities.
There's no need to book a place - just come along and get involved to find out what you could learn! Children under 8 years old need to be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday
| Venue | Time |
| Library @ the Lightbox | 10am to 11.30am |
| Library @ Goldthorpe | 10am to 11.30am |
Crafts
Our fun children's craft sessions include activities such as drawing, painting and the opportunity to make things.
Thursday
| Venue | Time | Booking required? |
| Library @ Royston | 4.30pm to 5.30pm | Yes - book in the library |
Saturday
| Venue | Time | Booking required? |
| Library @ Mapplewell and Staincross | 10am to 11.30am | No - drop-in session |
Lego club
Develop your creativity and build new friendships at our Lego club. We provide the Lego, you just need to bring your imagination!
Lego club is for children of all ages, but those under 8 years old need to be accompanied by an adult.
There's no need to book a place - just drop in.
Tuesday
| Venue | Time |
| Library @ Darfield | 3pm to 4.30pm |
Thursday
| Venue | Time |
| Library @ Dodworth | 3pm to 4.30pm |
| Library @ Goldthorpe | 4pm to 5pm |
| Library @ Penistone | 3.30pm to 5pm (term-time only) |
| Library @ Wombwell | 4pm to 5.30pm |
Saturday
| Venue | Time |
| Library @ the Lightbox | 10.30am to 11.45am |
| Library @ Cudworth | 9.30am to 11.30am |
| Library @ Darfield | 10am to 11.30am |
| Library @ Dodworth | 10am to 11.30am |
| Library @ Hoyland | 10am to 11.30am |
| Library @ Mapplewell and Staincross | 10am to 11.30am |
| Library @ Thurnscoe | 10am to 11.30am |
| Library @ Wombwell | 10am to 11.30am |
| Library @ Worsbrough | 10am to 11.30am |
Story and rhyme
Our story and rhyme sessions are fun groups, with activities for young children and toddlers from 0 to 4 years old. Listen to stories, learn rhymes and more!
There's no need to book a place - just drop in.
Monday
| Venue | Time |
| Library @ the Lightbox |
11am to 11.45am
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2pm to 2.45pm
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| Library @ Dodworth | 10.30am to 11.30am |
| Library @ Hoyland | 10am to 10.45am |
| Library @ Mapplewell and Staincross | 10am to 10.45am (term-time only) |
| Library @ Worsbrough | 10.15am to 11.15am |
Tuesday
| Venue | Time |
| Library @ the Lightbox | 10am to 10.45am |
| Library @ Grimethorpe | 10am to 11am (first Tuesday of the month, term-time only) |
| Library @ Goldthorpe |
1.30pm to 2.30pm
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| Library @ Thurnscoe | 2pm to 3pm |
| Library @ Wombwell | 10am to 11am |
Thursday
| Venue | Time |
| Library @ the Lightbox | 1.30pm to 2.15pm |
| Library @ Darfield | 10am to 11am |
| Library @ Hoyland | 10am to 10.45am |
Friday
| Venue | Time |
| Library @ Goldthorpe | 10am to 11am |
| Library @ Royston | 10am to 11am (term-time only) |
Other activities
Our other activities include play groups and games clubs, so children to make friends whilst playing.
There's no need to book a place at any of the sessions - just drop in.
Tuesday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Play group (for 0 to 5 year olds) | Library @ Royston | 1pm to 2.30pm |
Saturday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Board games | Library @ the Lightbox | 1.30pm to 3.30pm |
| Board games | Library @ Royston | 9.30am to 11.30am |