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 |
Games
| Activity | Venue | Days and times | Additional information |
| Board games | Library @ Royston | Thursdays - 4pm to 6pm Saturdays - 10am to 12pm |
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| Board games | Library @ Roundhouse | Mondays - 3pm to 4.30pm Wednesdays - 3pm to 4.30pm |
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| Games club | Library @ Wombwell | Saturdays - 10am to 12pm | |
| 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 |
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 11am |
| Library @ Mapplewell and Staincross | Saturdays 10am to 11.30am |
| Library @ Penistone | Tuesdays 3pm to 4.30pm |
| Library @ Roundhouse | Mondays 3pm to 4.30pm Wednesday 3pm 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 to 11. | Mondays 3.30pm |
| Library @ the Lightbox | A book club for all 7 to 11 year olds. Whether your child loves to read or needs that extra push, we've got the perfect books to spark little imaginations! | Tuesday from 3.45pm to 4.30pm every fortnight, starting 24 October 2023 |
| 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 - 2pm 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 | Wednesday - 10am Fridays - 10am |
| Library @ Penistone | Tuesday - 10am |
| Library @ Royston | Wednesdays - 11am Thursdays - 11am |
| Library @ Roundhouse | Thursdays - 10am |
| Library @ Thurnscoe | Mondays - 2pm |
| Library @ Wombwell | Tuesdays - 10am Saturdays - 10am |
| Library @ Worsbrough | Mondays - 2pm |
Other activities
| Activity | Venue | Days and times | Additional information |
| Code club | Library @ the Lightbox | Saturdays - 10am to 11.30am |
Giving young people aged 9 to 13 the opportunity to make their first steps into the world of coding in a relaxed and friendly environment. |
| Colouring club | Library @ Thurnscoe | Saturdays - 10am to 11.30am | |
| Colouring and board games club | Library @ Cudworth | Thursdays - 3pm to 4.30pm | |
| Home schooling group | Library @ Thurnscoe | Mondays - 10am to 1pm | Group for home schooling families to meet up with each other. |
| Homework club | Library @ Dodworth | Mondays - 3.30pm to 4.30pm | For children aged 11 or over. |
| Rose vouchers drop-in | Library @ the Lightbox | Wednesdays - 9am to 12pm | |
| Rose vouchers drop-in | Library @ Royston | Thursdays - 11.30am to 12.30pm | |
| Sensory play time | Library @ Hoyland | Tuesdays - 10am to 11am | |
| Story and craft | Library @ the Lightbox | Every two weeks on Monday - 4pm | Primary school children are welcome to join us for these fun sessions. |