Libraries

Barnsley Libraries supports the City of Sanctuary vision that the UK will be a welcoming place of safety for all and proud to offer sanctuary to people fleeing violence and persecution. You can read our City of Sanctuary statement of support below.

 

How we support those seeking sanctuary

Libraries are safe spaces. We don't track people seeking asylum, and we don't report interactions with sanctuary seekers to official bodies.

We have 15 library branches and a home library service. All adults and children can join the library. There's no age limit and it's free to join. When you join you'll be given a library card.

You don’t need to join the library or have a library card to spend time reading, studying, working or relaxing in the library or to join our groups, activities and events.

 

Contacting us

We have a member of staff for sanctuary queries or for people seeking sanctuary. You can contact them by filling in our online form.

More information

The Live Well Barnsley website has details of services who can support people seeking sanctuary.