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There's something for everyone at our libraries. We offer regular fun activities for children and babies, from story time for toddlers to craft sessions for all ages. Adults can join a range of sessions too – from IT sessions to help you get online, to friendly social groups where you can pop in for coffee and a chat. If you’re an avid reader, why not join one of our regular readers’ groups?
Activities for children
Crafts
Our fun children's craft sessions include activities such as drawing, painting and the chance 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 |
| Thurnscoe Library | Tuesdays 3:30pm to 4:30pm |
| Royston Library | Wednesdays 11:30am to 12pm For children under 5 years |
Games
| Activity | Venue | Days and times |
| Board games | Royston Library | Thursdays 4pm to 6pm Saturdays 10am to 12pm |
| Board games | Roundhouse Library | Mondays 3pm to 4:30pm Wednesdays 3pm to 4:30pm |
| Chess club - for ages 8 and over | Goldthorpe Library | Mondays 3:30pm to 4:30pm |
| Games club | Wombwell Library | Saturdays 10am to 12pm |
| Games club | Thurnscoe Library | Thursdays 3:30pm to 4:30pm |
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 |
| Cudworth Library | Saturdays 10am to 11:15am |
| Darfield Library | Saturdays 10am to 11:30am |
| Dodworth Library | Saturdays 10am to 12pm |
| Goldthorpe Library | Saturdays 10am to 11:30am |
| Grimethorpe Library | Thursdays 3:30pm to 4:45pm Term time only |
| Hoyland Library | Saturdays 10am to 11am |
| Mapplewell and Staincross Library | Monday 3pm to 4:30pm Saturdays 10am to 11:30am |
| Penistone Library | Tuesdays 3pm to 4:30pm |
| Roundhouse Library | Mondays 3pm to 4:30pm Wednesday 3pm to 4:30pm |
| Royston Library | Thursdays 4pm to 6pm Saturdays 10am to 12pm |
| Thurnscoe Library | Saturdays 10am to 11:30am |
| Wombwell Library | Thursdays 3:30pm to 5pm Saturdays 10am to 11:30am |
| Worsbrough Library | 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 |
| 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 |
| Cudworth Library | Mondays 2pm |
| Cudworth Library | Thursdays 10am to 10:45am |
| Darfield Library | Thursdays 10:30am |
| Dodworth Library | Fridays 11am |
| Goldthorpe Library | Tuesdays 1:30pm |
| Grimethorpe Library | Fridays 10:30am to 11:30am term time only |
| Hoyland Library | Mondays 10am Thursdays 10am |
| Mapplewell and Staincross Library | Wednesdays 10am Fridays 10am |
| Penistone Library | Thursdays 10am |
| Royston Library | Wednesdays 11am Thursdays 11am |
| Roundhouse Library | Mondays 2pm Thursdays 10am |
| Thurnscoe Library | Mondays 2pm |
| Wombwell Library | Tuesdays 10am |
| Wombwell Library | Every Friday at 10am |
| Worsbrough Library | 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 | Thurnscoe Library | Saturdays 10am to 11:30am |
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| Colouring club | Grimethorpe Library | Thursdays 3:30pm to 4:45pm |
Term time only. |
| Home schooling group | Thurnscoe Library | Mondays 10am to 1pm |
Group for home schooling families to meet up with each other. |
| Homework club | Dodworth Library | Mondays 3:30pm to 4:30pm |
For children aged 11 or over. |
| Sensory play time | Hoyland Library | Tuesdays 10am to 11am |
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| Beginners crochet club | Library @ the Lightbox | Every two weeks on Wednesdays 4pm to 5pm | A session for under 16s teaching the basics of crochet. |
Activities for adults
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 | 3pm to 5pm |
| 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 |
| Crochet group | Mapplewell and Staincross Library | 5pm to 6:45pm. Every first and third Tuesday of the month |
Wednesday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Knit and natter | Mapplewell and Staincross Library | 2pm to 4pm |
| Adult crafts | Penistone Library | 9:30am to 11:45am |
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 |
Friday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Knit and natter | Cudworth Library | 12pm to 3pm |
| Adult art club | Hoyland Library | 1:30pm to 3:30pm, fortnightly |
| Embroidery session | Penistone Library | 10am to 11:30am. Every first and third Friday of the month |
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 | 10am to 12pm |
| 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 |
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 12pm | First Wednesday of the month |
| Royston Library | 10am to 11am | Last Wednesday of the month |
| Library @ the Lightbox | 5:45pm to 6:45pm | Third 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.
Wednesday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
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Mindfulness session |
11am to 12pm |
Friday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
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Mindfulness colouring |
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 |
| Darfield gardening club |
3:30pm to 4:30pm |
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Parent social group |
9:30am to 10:30am |
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Quiz, games and coffee session |
11am to 12pm |
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Hoyland gardening club |
Hoyland Library |
4:30pm to 6:30pm, every second Monday of the month |
| Board game afternoon | Penistone Library |
1:30pm to 3:30pm, fortnightly |
| Board games drop-in | Library @ the Lightbox |
4:30pm to 6:30pm |
| Board games |
5pm to 6:30pm |
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 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. |
| Beyond Words Book Club | Library @ the Lightbox | Every Wednesday 11am to 12pm. This is a book club for adults with learning disabilities and their carers. No reading ability is required and all are welcome. |
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 | 10:15am 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 |
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 |
| Shush book club (silent reading) | Library @ the Lightbox | 5pm to 6:45pm, first Wednesday of the month |
Friday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Home schooling group | Thurnscoe Library | 10am to 1pm |