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.
Keep checking this webpage for details of when our code club, Lego clubs, and other children's activities will start running again.
Crafts
Our fun children's craft sessions include activities such as drawing, painting and the opportunity to make things.
Go to the events at our libraries webpage to book a place at one of our craft sessions.
Story time
Our story time 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 - 9.45am and 11am Tuesdays - 10am Thursdays - 1.30pm |
| Library @ Worsbrough | Monday - 2pm to 3pm (starting 10 January) |
| Library @ Darfield | Thursdays - 10.30am |
| Library @ Dodworth | Fridays - 11am |
| Library @ Goldthorpe | Tuesdays - 2pm Fridays - 10am |
| Library @ Hoyland | Mondays - 10am Thursdays - 10am |
| Library @ Mapplewell and Staincross | Fridays - 10am |
| Library @ Royston | Wednesdays - 11am Thursdays - 11am |
| Library @ Wombwell | Tuesdays - 10am Thursdays - 2pm |
BookTrust story time
Our special BookTrust story time sessions are welcoming sessions for young children and toddlers from 0 to 4 years old. They last 30 minutes and you don't need to be a library member or book a place to attend - everyone's welcome!
| Venue | Dates and times |
| Library @ the Lightbox | Mondays - 11am, from 11 October to 15 November 2021 |
| Library @ Darfield | Thursdays - 11.30am, from 14 October to 18 November 2021 |
Find out more about BookTrust, Bookstart and our children's library.
Lego club
| Venue | Days and times |
| Library @ Hoyland | Saturdays - 10am |
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 (from 30 October 2021) |
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