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Summer holiday activities

We've got your summer covered with a range of free, fun activities for children, young people and families

Summer holiday activities
School holiday fun at our libraries

Join in the fun with a range of activities and craft sessions at our libraries over the summer holidays

Library activities

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Free family fun, live entertainment and fantastic shopping at Barnsley’s Big Summer Markets

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Free family fun, live entertainment and fantastic shopping at Barnsley’s Big Summer Markets

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Penistone East ward by-election

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Four awards for Barnsley at the 2026 South Yorkshire Property Awards

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Barnsley Tech Town's £800,000 AI skills fund opens for applications

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