Libraries
Find us
The Acorn Centre, High Street, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7BB
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Christmas opening hours
Grimethorpe Library will close for Christmas at 4pm on Tuesday 24 December 2024 and reopen at 9am on Thursday 2 January 2025.
Library @ the Lightbox in Barnsley town centre is open between Christmas and New Year. See the Library @ the Lightbox webpage for the opening hours.
Usual opening hours
| Day | Time |
| Monday | 9am to 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am to 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am to 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am to 5pm |
| Friday | 9am to 4:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Facilities
- Browse and borrow books in-branch
- Use a pre-booked PC
- Printing
- Photocopying and scanning
- Groups and activities
- Room bookings
Accessibility
- Outside - level access
- Inside - level access
- Lifts and refuge areas
- Public toilet
- Disabled toilet
- Baby changing room
- Part of the Breastfeeding 'Welcome Here' scheme
- Comfy seating
- Read our social story - a guide for visiting the library
Activities and events
We run a range of activities and events for children and adults.
Other services
- DIAL offers help with benefits and advice. People living in Grimethorpe, Great Houghton, Shafton and Brierley can arrange to speak with a friendly advisor. The service is open every second Wednesday of the month from 10am to 1pm. Call (01226) 240273 to book.