Libraries
Booking our facilities
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 PCs (20) Photocopier / printer / scanner |
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 Full day rate: £70 |
| Meeting room | 8 | Fixed seating (8 people) | Interactive touch sensitive screen | Hourly rate: £15 Full day rate: £115 |
| Events room (third floor) |
100 | Boardroom (32 people) Cabaret (64 people) Herringbone (96 people) Theatre (100 people) |
Bluetooth sound system Hearing loop Interactive touch sensitive screen Kitchen Multi function screens (4) |
Hourly rate: £35 Full day rate: £225 |
| Events room and roof terrace (third floor) |
160 | Boardroom (32 people) Cabaret (64 people) Herringbone (96 people) Theatre (100 people) |
Bluetooth sound system Hearing loop Interactive touch sensitive screen Kitchen Multi function screens (4) |
Hourly rate: £70 Full day rate: £450 |
| Sharing Space* (ground floor) |
45 | Arc (45 people) Circle (45 people) Theatre (45 people) |
Hearing loop Interactive touch sensitive screen |
Hourly rate: £35 Full day rate: £225 Full Sunday day rate: £350 |
| Ground floor* | 200 | Flexible for requirements | Bluetooth sound system Hearing loop Interactive touch sensitive screen 32 amp socket |
Hourly rate: £70 Full day rate: £450 Full Sunday day rate: £700 |
* 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 | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
| IT suite | IT work spaces (10 people) | PCs (10) Interactive screen |
Hourly rate: £12 Full day rate: £85 |
| Meeting room | Boardroom (15 people) | None | Hourly rate: £15 Full day rate: £110 |
| Training kitchen | Kitchen work spaces (10 people) | Fully equipped kitchen | Hourly rate: £12 Full day rate: £85 |
View Cudworth Library facilities.
Darfield Library
| Room | Layouts and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
|
Darfield Library - no separate rooms are available |
Boardroom (15 people) Classroom (14 people) Theatre (30 people) |
None | Hourly rate: £12 Full day rate: £85 |
View Darfield Library facilities.
Dodworth Library
| Room | Layouts and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
| Dodworth Library - no separate rooms are available Please note, hire isn't available during Dodworth Library opening hours. |
Boardroom (12 people) IT area (4 people) |
None | Hourly rate: £12 Full day rate: £85 |
View Dodworth Library facilities.
Goldthorpe Library
| Room | Layouts and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
| Meeting room | Boardroom (30 people) | None | Hourly rate: £24 Full day rate: £170 |
View Goldthorpe Library facilities.
Grimethorpe Library
Grimethorpe Library is in The Acorn Centre - an Adult Skills and Community Learning centre.
The Acorn Centre has several meeting rooms available for hire. Please contact the centre to discuss your requirements and make a booking. You can contact the centre by emailing karenwalshaw@barnsley.gov.uk
Hoyland Library
| Room | Layouts and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
| Single meeting room | Boardroom (10 people) | None | Hourly rate: £12 Full day rate: £85 |
| Two rooms combined | Boardroom (20 people) | None | Hourly rate: £18 Full day rate: £127 |
| Three rooms combined | Boardroom (30 people) | None | Hourly rate: £24 Full day rate: £170 |
View Hoyland Library facilities.
Mapplewell and Staincross Library
| Room | Layouts and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
| IT suite | IT work spaces (10 people) | PCs (10) Printer and photocopier (charges apply) |
Hourly rate: £12 Full day rate: £85 |
View Mapplewell and Staincross Library facilities.
Penistone Library
| Room | Layouts and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
| IT suite | Classroom (12 people) Boardroom (14 people) |
PCs (12) Interactive screen |
Hourly rate: £15 Full day rate: £110 |
| Meeting room | Boardroom (10 people) | None | Hourly rate: £12 Full day rate: £85 |
View Penistone Library facilities.
Roundhouse Library
| Room | Layouts and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
| Hall - small | Boardroom (18 people) | None | Hourly rate: £18 Full day rate: £127 |
| Hall - large | Classroom (24 people) Cabaret (48 people) Theatre (60 people) Standing (100 people) |
Interactive screen | Hourly rate: £40 Full day rate: £280 |
| Hall - small and large combined | Cabaret (60 people) Theatre (80 people) Standing (130 people) |
Interactive screen | Hourly rate: £55 Full day rate: £375 |
| IT suite | IT work spaces (12 people) | PCs (12) | Hourly rate: £15 Full day rate: £110 |
| Training kitchen | Kitchen work spaces (12 people) | Fully equipped kitchen | Hourly rate: £12 Full day rate: £85 |
View Roundhouse Library facilities.
Royston Library
Please note there is no Wi-Fi in these rooms.
| Room | Layouts and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
| Meeting room | Boardroom (10 people) | None | Hourly rate: £12 Full day rate: £85 |
| Two meeting rooms combined | Boardroom (20 people) Cabaret (32 people) Theatre (40 people) |
None | Hourly rate: £18 Full day rate: £127 |
| Three meeting rooms combined | Boardroom (30 people) Cabaret (40 people) Theatre (50 people) |
None | Hourly rate: £24 Full day rate: £170 |
| Large meeting room | Boardroom (20 people) | None | Hourly rate: £18 Full day rate: £127 |
| Training kitchen | Kitchen work spaces (8 people) | Fully equipped kitchen | Hourly rate: £10 Full day rate: £70 |
View Royston Library facilities.
Thurnscoe Library
| Room | Layouts and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
| Meeting room | Boardroom (10 people) | None | Hourly rate: £12 Full day rate: £85 |
View Thurnscoe Library facilities.
Wombwell Library
| Room | Layouts and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
| IT suite | IT work spaces (6 people) | PCs (6) | Hourly rate: £8 Full day rate: £56 |
| Meeting room 1 | Boardroom (30 people) Cabaret (40 people) Theatre (50 people) |
None | Hourly rate: £24 Full day rate: £170 |
| Meeting room 2 | Boardroom (20 people) Cabaret (32 people) Theatre (40 people) |
None | Hourly rate: £18 Full day rate: £127 |
| Meeting room 1 and 2 combined | Cabaret (72 people) Theatre (90 people) |
None | Hourly rate: £35 Full day rate: £250 |
| Meeting room 3 | Boardroom (10 people) | None | Hourly rate: £12 Full day rate: £85 |
View Wombwell Library facilities.
Worsbrough Library
| Room | Layouts and capacities | Fixed equipment | Hire charges |
| Worsbrough Library - no separate rooms are available Please note, hire isn't available during Worsbrough Library opening hours. |
Boardroom (15 people) Classroom (14 people) IT suite (8 people) Theatre (30 people) |
Dry-wipe marker board PCs (8) |
Hourly rate: £12 Full day rate: £85 |
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.