Libraries
All Barnsley library branches are currently closed
Due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) all of our library branches are currently closed until further notice.
You can still access our range of eBooks, eAudio and digital magazines online.
Booking our facilities
Some of our libraries have rooms that you can hire for local groups and activities.
Discounted rates are available for registered charities and for repeat bookings during normal opening hours. You might also be able to hire a room outside of normal opening hours but there could be an extra charge for this. Contact us if you'd like more information before requesting to book a room. You might also be able to book a computer and projector to use, if they're available.
You need to submit your room hire request at least 10 working days before the date of your booking.
If we can accept your booking we’ll send you a confirmation and an invoice that you’ll need to pay within 30 days.
Libraries with rooms available to hire
Library @ the Lightbox
| Room | Maximum capacity | Layouts and capacities | Facilities | Hire charges |
| Children's library | Dependent on activity | Fixed seating | Hearing loop | Price on application |
| IT suite | 20 | Fixed seating (20 people) | Interactive touch-sensitive screen PCs (20) Photocopier / printer / scanner |
Price on application |
| Maker space lab | 10 | Fixed seating (10 people) | None | Price on application |
| Meeting booth | 6 | Fixed seating (6 people) | Screen only - to connect to your own device | Price on application |
| Meeting room | 4 | Fixed seating (4 people) | Interactive touch-sensitive screen | Hourly rate: £10 Full day rate: £70 |
| Meeting room | 8 | Fixed seating (8 people) | Interactive touch-sensitive screen | Hourly rate: £15 Full day rate: £115 |
| Events room (third floor) |
100 | Boardroom (32 people) Cabaret (64 people) Herringbone (96 people) Theatre (100 people) |
Bluetooth sound system Hearing loop Interactive touch-sensitive screen Kitchen Multi-function screens (4) |
Hourly rate: £35 Full day rate: £225 |
| Events room and roof terrace (third floor) |
160 | Boardroom (32 people) Cabaret (64 people) Herringbone (96 people) Theatre (100 people) |
Bluetooth sound system Hearing loop Interactive touch-sensitive screen Kitchen Multi-function screens (4) |
Hourly rate: £70 Full day rate: £450 |
| Sharing Space* (ground floor) |
45 | Arc (45 people) Circle (45 people) Theatre (45 people) |
Hearing loop Interactive touch-sensitive screen |
Hourly rate: £35 Full day rate: £225 Full Sunday day rate: £350 |
| Ground floor* | 200 | Flexible for requirements | Bluetooth sound system Hearing loop Interactive touch-sensitive screen 32 amp socket |
Hourly rate: £70 Full day rate: £450 Full Sunday day rate: £700 |
* Hire of these spaces is also available outside of our core opening hours for an extra charge. Hire on Sundays can only be made by members of our trusted key holder scheme.
Library @ Darfield
| Room | Layouts and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
| Darfield Library - no separate rooms are available Please note, hire isn't available during library opening hours. |
Boardroom (15 people) Classroom (14 people) Theatre (30 people) |
None | Hourly rate: £12 Full day rate: £85 |
Library @ Dodworth
| Room | Layouts and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
| Dodworth Library - no separate rooms are available Please note, hire isn't available during library opening hours. |
Boardroom (12 people) IT area (4 people) |
Dry-wipe marker board PCs (4) Scanner and photocopier (charges apply) |
Hourly rate: £12 Full day rate: £85 |
Library @ Goldthorpe
| Room | Layouts and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
| Meeting room | Boardroom (20 people) Theatre (30 people) |
Flip chart Projector Screen |
Hourly rate: £12 Full day rate: £85 |
Library @ Hoyland
| Room | Layouts and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
| Single meeting room | Boardroom (10 people) | None | Hourly rate: £12 Full day rate: £85 |
| Two rooms combined | Boardroom (20 people) | None | Hourly rate: £18 Full day rate: £127 |
| Three rooms combined | Boardroom (30 people) | None | Hourly rate: £24 Full day rate: £170 |
Library @ Mapplewell and Staincross
| Room | Layout and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
| IT suite | IT work spaces (11 people) | Dry-wipe marker board PCs (11) Printer and photocopier (charges apply) |
Hourly rate: £12 Full day rate: £85 |
Library @ Thurnscoe
| Room | Layouts and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
| Media room Please note, hire isn't available during library opening hours. |
Boardroom (12 people) Classroom (12 people) Horseshoe (12 people) |
Dry-wipe marker board Flip chart |
Hourly rate: £12 Full day rate: £85 |
Library @ Wombwell
| Room | Layouts and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
| Meeting room 1 | Boardroom (20 people) Horseshoe (16 people) Theatre (55 people) |
Flip chart | Hourly rate: £12 Full day rate: £85 |
| Meeting room 2 | Boardroom (16 people) Horseshoe (12 people) Theatre (30 people) |
Flip chart | Hourly rate: £12 Full day rate: £85 |
| Meeting room 1 and 2 combined | Boardroom (22 people) Horseshoe (22 people) Theatre (55 people) |
Flip chart | Hourly rate: £18 Full day rate: £127 |
| Meeting room 3 | Boardroom (12 people) | Flip chart | Hourly rate: £12 Full day rate: £85 |
Library @ Worsbrough
| Room | Layouts and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
| Worsbrough Library - no separate rooms are available Please note, hire isn't available during library opening hours. |
Boardroom (15 people) Classroom (14 people) IT suite (8 people) Theatre (30 people) |
Dry-wipe marker board PCs (8) |
Hourly rate: £12 Full day rate: £85 |
Learning centre libraries with rooms available to hire
You can also hire rooms at library locations within our Adult Skills and Community Learning centres.
You can request to book these by emailing the centre directly.
Library @ Cudworth
Cudworth Centre of Excellence has four training rooms available, each with a capacity for 8 people. Rooms can be combined to create larger meeting rooms for up to 16 people. Interactive white boards are available in two of the rooms.
There's also an IT suite with capacity for 10 people and a fully equipped learner kitchen for 8 people.
Library @ Grimethorpe
The Acorn Centre in Grimethorpe has several meeting rooms available for hire.
Please contact the centre to discuss your requirements.
Library @ Penistone
Penistone E-learning Centre has an IT suite for up to 30 people and a meeting room for 12 people available to hire.
Please contact the centre to discuss your requirements.
Library @ Roundhouse
Roundhouse Lifelong Learning Centre has a variety of rooms are available including two IT suites with interactive white boards, a small hall for up to 16 people and a large hall with an interactive white board for over 50 people.
A fully equipped learner kitchen for 8 people is also available.
Library @ Royston
Royston Lifelong Learning Centre has four meeting rooms, available with different layouts, with capacities of between 11 and 30 people.
A fully equipped learner kitchen for 8 people is also available.
Cancellation charges
- Less than 7 days notice: 25% of hire charge
- 48 to 24 hours notice: 50% of hire charge
- Less than 24 hours notice or non-attendance: 100% of hire charge
Terms and conditions
Please read the terms and conditions for booking one of our rooms.