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Barnsley Libraries Welcome to the official page of Barnsley Libraries. This page is monitored Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

Barnsley Libraries are a welcoming hub for the community where you can meet, learn, discover and access services. Whether you want to get online, join in with activities and events, borrow a book or need somewhere to study, you're sure to find something for you. Our services include:

* A wide range of books for loan, including material in audio and large print format.
* Free computer access which includes internet and Microsoft applications
* Free Wi-Fi
* Online enquiry service
* Information and online resources, many accessible from home; including downloadable magazines and comics/ graphic novels
* Access to Ancestry from library PCs
* A children and young people's service, including story time sessions
* Different-sized meeting rooms are available for booking at several sites
* Learning sessions, events and readers' group meetings
* Local history resources
* Job Clubs (see website for times/locations)
* Conversation Café (Central only)

The full list of our libraries and their opening times can be found at https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/libraries

The online catalogue can be found at https://barns.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk/client/en_GB/default/? This page is currently monitored for enquiries Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. Barnsley Libraries reserve the right to delete, without notice, any comments from the page that are deemed inappropriate, disruptive or offensive to others. This includes posts that contain swearing or libellous statements.

Author Paulo Coelho makes a good point here . . . do you know of a film that is better than the book it's based on? Or p...
12/10/2026

Author Paulo Coelho makes a good point here . . . do you know of a film that is better than the book it's based on? Or perhaps you have a favourite film adaptation of a novel?
If you do, we would love to hear from you.
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Calling Barnsley!Calling Barnsley is a unique audio installation that celebrates the voices, memories and experiences of...
12/10/2026

Calling Barnsley!

Calling Barnsley is a unique audio installation that celebrates the voices, memories and experiences of people from across the borough. Housed in a specially adapted red telephone box, visitors simply pick up the receiver to hear a collection of powerful, funny and moving monologues inspired by real interviews with Barnsley residents

The telephone box is on tour and is currently at Royston Library. Simply dial up and listen to stories told from the people of Barnsley.

Local Councillor McCrum happen to be in the library during its installation and we couldn't resist a photograph!

Royston Library will be hosting the telephone box until 30 October so make sure you pop in have have a dial!

Our library garden at Darfield is absolutely thriving, it’s a wonderful space to come and relax, and some of our greener...
12/10/2026

Our library garden at Darfield is absolutely thriving, it’s a wonderful space to come and relax, and some of our greenery is coming to fruition, literally! Yesterday’s haul included first year raspberries and a handful of warming chillies.

Winning pictures in the Barnsley Schools Children's Art Competition, organised by Rockley Rotary Club, are available to ...
12/10/2026

Winning pictures in the Barnsley Schools Children's Art Competition, organised by Rockley Rotary Club, are available to view at Pen*stone Library this week.

Beware this workshop!You won’t be able to handle it.It’s so knee-knockingly scary your brain will curdle like custard.I ...
11/10/2026

Beware this workshop!
You won’t be able to handle it.
It’s so knee-knockingly scary your brain will curdle like custard.
I can see you’re thinking about it.
Sure, go ahead. But, beware, if you do.
Your face will twist into a look of sheer terror and stay like that FOREVER!
Celebrating the launch of ten terrifying tales: Beware This Book! - join local author Natasha Holmes at Pen*stone Library on Friday 30 October (12-1pm) for an hour of cursed objects, spooky settings and spine-tingling fun.
Limited places available, please book to avoid disappointment: https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/libraries/events-at-our-libraries/

Local author talk at Darfield Library!We were delighted to welcome local author Duncan Gawthorpe to Darfield Library to ...
11/10/2026

Local author talk at Darfield Library!

We were delighted to welcome local author Duncan Gawthorpe to Darfield Library to talk about his new book, Darfield: Arts & Entertainment.

The book celebrates people from Darfield who achieved notoriety in the arts and entertainment world and highlights their remarkable achievements. It was a wonderful event and very well attended.

If you missed the talk, there's another opportunity to hear Duncan speak at the library when he visits the Darfield History Group on Tuesday 13th October at 10.30am. Everyone is welcome to attend.

📖 Copies of Darfield: Arts & Entertainment will be available to purchase on the day for £15 (cash only).

We hope to see you there! 😊

Bring your little ones to the Goldthorpe Library for a fun Halloween-themed story & rhyme session!Enjoy spooky (but not ...
11/10/2026

Bring your little ones to the Goldthorpe Library for a fun Halloween-themed story & rhyme session!
Enjoy spooky (but not scary!) stories, Halloween songs and rhymes, followed by creative handprint and footprint crafts to take home.
Fancy dress is welcome!

Barnsley Council Dearne Area Team

Hear author D E Fox discuss her uplifting memoir, 'Cancer an Go and Do One!' - all about her personal experience of bein...
10/10/2026

Hear author D E Fox discuss her uplifting memoir, 'Cancer an Go and Do One!' - all about her personal experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer.
The book offers honest, lived experiences, comfort, and strength to others facing similar cancer journeys.
This is the South Yorkshire author's fourth book. Copies of 'Cancer an Go and Do One!' will be available to buy at the event, from 5.30pm on Thursday 29 October at Wombwell Library.
Book a free place here: https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/libraries/events-at-our-libraries/

Stop Smoking Support at Grimethorpe Library 🚭Thinking about quitting smoking? Whether you're ready to stop now or just w...
10/10/2026

Stop Smoking Support at Grimethorpe Library 🚭

Thinking about quitting smoking? Whether you're ready to stop now or just want some advice, come along and chat with Sarah at Grimethorpe Library on Monday 12 October 9.30am - 12pm.

Get free information, advice and support to help you on your journey to becoming smoke-free. No appointment needed - just drop in and have a chat.

Take the first step towards a healthier future. We look forward to seeing you there!

10/10/2026

Do you have dyslexia and love reading eBooks on Libby? Changing the font to OpenDyslexic is a quick and easy way to make reading easier!

📱 Open the book in Libby and tap the screen to view the menu
📱 Tap the 'A' (reading settings) icon
📱 Scroll down to 'book design' and select 'OpenDyslexic'

The OpenDyslexic font improves readability and reduces the likelihood of mixing up letters.

To mark we also have a curation of dyslexia friendly books for children and teens. Just log in to Libby to check them out!

Libby is a free digital reading app, giving library members access to hundreds of eBooks, audiobooks, newspapers and magazines. Download the Libby app and log in with your Barnsley Library membership details to get started!

Address

Library @ The Lightbox, 1 The Glass Works
Barnsley
S701GW

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+441226773555

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