Libraries

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Laithes Crescent, Athersley, Barnsley, S71 3AE

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Christmas opening hours

Roundhouse 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

Activities and events

We run a range of activities and events for children and adults.

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Other services

  • Citizens Advice run advice drop-in sessions.
  • DIAL run drop-in sessions for help with benefits and advice. Call (01226) 240273 to find out about the sessions, or find other ways to contact DIAL.
  • Romero Communities offer help and support for a range of issues. Drop-in sessions run on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
  • NHS stop smoking clinic - Thursdays 9am to 12pm. Contact the team on (01226) 644364.