Libraries

What's on

We run a range of regular activities in our libraries for adults. We hold IT sessions to help you get online, as well as social groups if you'd like to pop in for coffee and a chat.

We host regular readers' groups as well, so if you're an avid reader why not come along and join us?

Computers and internet

Learn how to use a computer and the internet by signing up for a free Learn My Way self-paced course. You'll find out how to use a keyboard and mouse, as well as getting online to find information and send emails.

The Learn My Way online computer courses are available online. You can access the website at home or use one of our Public PCs to access the modules at any time. Pre-booking a computer is advised via Netloan, just log in with your library membership number and PIN.

Alternatively, if you prefer to learn with a group, join a weekly drop-in session at any of the following libraries:

Venue Day  Time
Library @ the Lightbox
Meet in IT suite
Wednesday  10am to 11:30am 

Conversation cafe

Our conversation cafe sessions are informal drop-ins to help people develop their language skills and improve their spoken English.

The sessions include discussions around topical subjects, as well as about life in Barnsley. Sessions take place every Monday 10am to 11.30am at Library @ the Lightbox.

Crafts

If you're into knitting, crocheting, sewing and more, join us at one of our craft sessions. It doesn't matter whether you're a complete beginner or a skilled crafter, everyone's welcome.

There's no need to book a place - just drop-in. 

Monday

Activity Venue Time
Stitches Darfield Library 10am to 12pm
Knit and natter Dodworth Library 10am to 12pm
Ladies who craft Thurnscoe Library 10am to 12pm
Sewing group Penistone Library 10am to 12.30pm
Knit and natter Wombwell Library 10am to 11am
Adult art group Cudworth Library 4pm to 6pm
Knit and natter Roundhouse Library 10am to 12pm

Tuesday

Activity Venue Time
Adult crafts Hoyland Library 1pm to 3pm
Crafts 'n' chat  Worsbrough Library 10am to 12pm
Crafty chat Royston Library 10am to 11.30am

Wednesday

Activity Venue Time
Knit and natter Mapplewell and Staincross Library 2pm to 4pm
Adult crafts Penistone Library 9:30am to 11:45am
Age UK - Adult Crafts (over 50s) Roundhouse Library 10am to 11:30am, fortnightly

Thursday

Activity Venue Time
Rag rug group Penistone Library 1pm to 3pm
Ladies who craft Thurnscoe Library 10am to 12pm
Patch workers Penistone Library 2pm to 4pm, fortnightly 
Craft 'n' chat Library @ the Lightbox 10am to 11:30am
Chat and craft group Grimethorpe Library 9:15am to 12pm in term time
Adult art group Wombwell Library 10am to 11.30am 
Embroidery session Penistone Library 10am to 11:30am. Every first and third Thursday of the month

Friday

Activity Venue Time
Knit and natter Cudworth Library 12pm to 3pm
Adult art club Hoyland Library 1:30pm to 3:30pm, fortnightly

History groups

Monday

Activity Venue Time
Hoyland Local History Group Hoyland Library 5pm to 7pm every third Monday of the month

Tuesday

Activity Venue Time
Darfield History Society Darfield Library 10am to 12pm
Family history  Mapplewell and Staincross Library 1pm to 3pm 
Wombwell Heritage Group Wombwell Library 2pm to 4pm

Wednesday

Activity Venue Time
Cudworth Local History Group Cudworth Library 10am to 12pm

Thursday

Activity Venue Time
Worsbrough Heritage Group Worsbrough Library 10am

Friday

Activity Venue Time
Family history  Mapplewell and Staincross Library 10am to 12pm
Worsbrough Local History Group Worsbrough Library 2pm to 4pm
Family history Darfield Library 10am to 12pm
Royston Local History Group Royston Library 10am to 12:30pm, fortnightly

Readers' groups

Our readers' groups give you the opportunity to discuss books, authors and genres with others, in a friendly and informal group. They're open to anyone who is, or would like to become, a member of the library.

New members are always welcome and there's no need to book a place - just drop in.

Monday

Venue Time Frequency
Hoyland Library 3pm to 4pm First Monday of the month
Penistone Library 2pm to 3:30pm Fortnightly
Library @ the Lightbox 5:30pm to 6:30pm Second Monday of the month

Tuesday

Venue Time Frequency
Hoyland Library 11am to 12:45pm Second Tuesday of the month
Roundhouse Library 3:30pm to 4:30pm First Tuesday of the month
Thurnscoe Library 10am to 11am First Tuesday of the month
Mapplewell and Staincross Library 4pm to 5pm  Last Tuesday of the month 

Wednesday

Venue Time Frequency
Cudworth Library 10am to 11:30am Last Wednesday of the month
Royston Library 10am to 11am Last Wednesday of the month

Thursday

Venue Time Frequency
Dodworth Library 2pm to 3pm Second Thursday of the month
Wombwell Library 5:30pm to 6:30pm Every four weeks
Goldthorpe Library 5:30pm to 6:30pm First Thursday of the month

Friday

Venue Time Frequency
Darfield Library 10.30am to 11.30am Last Friday of the month
Library @ the Lightbox 10.30am to 12pm Last Friday of the month
Wombwell Library 1.30pm to 2.30pm Third Friday of the month
Worsbrough Library 2.30pm to 3.30pm Last Friday of the month

Mindfulness

Bring your attention to the present moment with our mindfulness classes and activities.

Monday 

Activity Venue Time

Mindfulness colouring

Roundhouse Library

1.30pm to 2.30pm

 Wednesday

Activity Venue Time

Mindfulness session

Goldthorpe Library

11am to 12pm

Mindfulness session

Thurnscoe Library

11am to 12pm

Friday

Activity Venue Time

Mindfulness colouring

Goldthorpe Library

10am to 11am

Social activities

Our social activities include a range of coffee mornings and games groups where everyone's welcome.

Monday 

Activity Venue Time

Parent social group

Goldthorpe Library

9.30am to 10.30am 

Quiz, games and coffee session

Goldthorpe Library

11am to 12pm 

Hoyland gardening club

Hoyland Library

4.30pm to 6.30pm, every 2nd Monday of the month

Board game afternoon Penistone Library

1.30pm to 3.30pm, fortnightly

Board games

Cudworth Library

5pm to 6.30pm

Social Group (games and coffee) Roundhouse Library

10am to 11.30am

Tuesday

Activity Venue Time
Music and Memories Library @ the Lightbox 2pm to 3.30pm, every second Tuesday of the month

Wednesday 

Activity Venue Time
Dungeons and Dragons Club Library @ the Lightbox Every fortnight from 23 October.  4.30pm to 6.30pm. 
Dive into a world of imagination and excitement in our Dungeons and Dragons groups! Whether you're a first time player eager to explore the basics or a seasoned adventurer read for new challenges, our sessions are designed to welcome everyone.  

Thursday

Activity Venue Time
Pop-in group with games and crafts Darfield Library 2pm to 4pm
Coffee morning Goldthorpe Library 11am to 12pm

Friday

Activity Venue Time
Novel Voices Library @ the Lightbox 10.30 to 11.30am. A group to enjoy the joys of singing with new people. No experience needed and all adults welcome.

Saturday

Activity Venue Time
Yu-Gi-Oh group Library @ the Lightbox 12pm to 3.45pm

 

Other activities

Our other activities include writer's groups and exercise sessions.

There's no need to book a place at any of the sessions - just drop in.

Monday

Activity Venue Time
Barnsley U3A Worsbrough Library 12pm to 1pm, second Monday of the month

Tuesday

Activity Venue Time
Philosophy group Penistone Library 10.30am to 11.30am, third Tuesday of the month
Poetry group Penistone Library 10.30am to 11.30am, first Tuesday of the month
Tai Chi Wombwell Library 12pm to 2pm
Ancestry group Worsbrough Library 10am to 12.45pm
Business information databases and intellectual property support Library @ the Lightbox Book a one-to-one BIPC session online

Wednesday

Activity Venue Time
Writer's group Penistone Library 9.30am to 11.30am, fortnightly
Green Fingers Gardening Social Club Royston Library 2pm to 4pm, fortnightly
Citizens Advice drop in Penistone Library 9am to 12pm, first and third Wednesday of the month 

Friday

Activity Venue Time
Quiet study time Roundhouse Library 12.30pm to 4.15pm
Home schooling group Thurnscoe Library 10am to 1pm
Table Tennis Roundhouse Library 9.15am to 4pm