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Book a room in a library
Some of our libraries have rooms that you can hire for local groups and events.
Lowered rates are offered for charities and for repeat bookings during normal opening hours. You might also be able to hire a room outside of normal opening hours. There could be an extra charge for this and library equipment may not be used. Email us at facilitiesmanagement@barnsley.gov.uk if you'd like more details before requesting to book a room. You might also be able to book a computer and projector to use.
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 details and an invoice. You’ll need to pay within 30 days.
Libraries with rooms to hire
Library @ the Lightbox
Room | Maximum capacity | Layouts and capacities | Facilities | Hire charges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
IT suite | 20 | Fixed seating (20 people) | Interactive touch sensitive screen | 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 |
Meeting room | 8 | Fixed seating (8 people) | Interactive touch sensitive screen | Hourly rate: £15 |
Events room | 100 | Boardroom (32 people) | Bluetooth sound system | Hourly rate: £35 |
Events room and roof terrace | 160 | Boardroom (32 people) | Bluetooth sound system | Hourly rate: £70 |
Sharing Space* | 45 | Arc (45 people) | Hearing loop | Hourly rate: £35 |
Ground floor* | 200 | Flexible for requirements | Bluetooth sound system | Hourly rate: £70 |
* Hire of these spaces is also available outside of core Library @ the Lightbox opening hours for an extra charge. Hire on Sundays can only be made by members of our trusted key holder scheme.
Cudworth Library
Room | Layouts and capacities | WiFi | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Meeting room 1 | Boardroom (15 people) | Yes | None | Hourly rate: £15 |
Meeting room 2 | Boardroom (15 people) | Yes | None | Hourly rate: £15 |
Meeting room 3 | Work spaces (10 people) | Yes | None | Hourly rate: £12 |
Training kitchen | Kitchen (10 people) | Yes | Fully equipped kitchen | Hourly rate: £12 |
View Cudworth Library facilities.
Darfield Library
Room | Layouts and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
|---|---|---|---|
Darfield Library - no separate rooms are available | Boardroom (15 people) | None | Hourly rate: £12 |
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Dodworth Library
Room | Layouts and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
|---|---|---|---|
Dodworth Library - no separate rooms are available | Boardroom (12 people) | None | Hourly rate: £12 |
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Goldthorpe Library
Room | Layouts and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
|---|---|---|---|
Meeting room | Classroom (12 people) | None | Hourly rate: £24 |
Meeting room | Classroom (12 people) | None | Hourly rate: £24 |
Two rooms combined | Boardroom (24 people) | None | Hourly rate: £24 |
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Grimethorpe Library
Room | Layouts and capacities | WiFi | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Meeting room 1 | Boardroom (4 people) | Yes | None | Hourly rate: £8 |
Meeting room 2 | Boardroom (6 people) | Yes | None | Hourly rate: £10 |
Meeting room 3 | Boardroom (12 people) | No | None | Hourly rate: £15 |
Meeting room 4 | Boardroom (12 people) | No | None | Hourly rate: £15 |
Boardroom | Boardroom (20 people) | No | None | Hourly rate: £18 |
Training room | Boardroom (8 people) | No | None | Hourly rate: £8 |
Seminar room | Boardroom (8 people) | No | None | Hourly rate: £8 |
Community room | Boardroom (8 people) | No | None | Hourly rate: £8 |
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Hoyland Library
Room | Layouts and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
|---|---|---|---|
Single meeting room | Boardroom (10 people) | None | Hourly rate: £12 |
Two rooms combined | Boardroom (20 people) | None | Hourly rate: £18 |
Three rooms combined | Boardroom (30 people) | None | Hourly rate: £24 |
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Mapplewell and Staincross Library
Room | Layouts and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
|---|---|---|---|
IT suite | IT work spaces (10 people) | PCs (10) | Hourly rate: £12 |
View Mapplewell and Staincross Library facilities.
Penistone Library
Room | Layouts and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
|---|---|---|---|
IT suite | Classroom (12 people) | PCs (12) | Hourly rate: £15 |
Meeting room | Boardroom (10 people) | None | Hourly rate: £12 |
View Penistone Library facilities.
Roundhouse Library
Room | Layouts and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
|---|---|---|---|
Hall - small | Boardroom (18 people) | None | Hourly rate: £18 |
Hall - large | Classroom (24 people) | Interactive screen | Hourly rate: £40 |
Hall - small and large combined | Cabaret (60 people) | Interactive screen | Hourly rate: £55 |
IT suite | IT work spaces (12 people) | PCs (12) | Hourly rate: £15 |
Training kitchen | Kitchen work spaces (12 people) | Fully equipped kitchen | Hourly rate: £12 |
View Roundhouse Library facilities.
Royston Library
Room | Layouts and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
|---|---|---|---|
Meeting room 1 | Boardroom (20 people) | None | Hourly rate: £18 |
Meeting rooms 2, 3 and 4 | Boardroom (30 people) | None | Hourly rate: £24 |
Meeting room 5 | Work spaces (6 people) | None | Hourly rate: £10 Full day rate: £70 |
Meeting room 6 | Boardroom (10 people) | None | Hourly rate: £12 |
Training kitchen | Kitchen work spaces (8 people) | Fully equipped kitchen | Hourly rate: £10 |
View Royston Library facilities.
Thurnscoe Library
Room | Layouts and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
|---|---|---|---|
Meeting room | Boardroom (10 people) | None | Hourly rate: £12 |
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Wombwell Library
Room | Layouts and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
|---|---|---|---|
IT suite | IT work spaces (6 people) | PCs (6) | Hourly rate: £8 |
Meeting room 1 | Boardroom (30 people) | None | Hourly rate: £24 |
Meeting room 2 | Boardroom (20 people) | None | Hourly rate: £18 |
Meeting room 1 and 2 combined | Cabaret (72 people) | None | Hourly rate: £35 |
Meeting room 3 | Boardroom (10 people) | None | Hourly rate: £12 |
View Wombwell Library facilities.
Worsbrough Library
Room | Layouts and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
|---|---|---|---|
Worsbrough Library - no separate rooms are available | Boardroom (15 people) Theatre (30 people) | Dry-wipe marker board | Hourly rate: £12 |
View Worsbrough Library facilities.
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.