Libraries
What's on
We run a range of regular activities in our libraries for adults, including IT sessions to help you get online, job clubs to offer support searching and applying for work, and social groups if you'd like to pop in for coffee and a chat.
We host regular readers' groups as well, so if you're an avid reader why not come along and join us?
Computers and internet
Learn how to use a computer and the internet by signing up for a free Learn My Way self-paced course. You'll find out how to use a keyboard and mouse, as well as getting online to find information and send emails.
The Learn My Way online computer courses are available online, so you can access the website at home or use one of our Public PCs to access the modules at any time. Pre-booking a computer is advised via Netloan, just log in with your library membership number and PIN.
Alternatively, if you prefer to learn with a group, join a weekly drop-in session at any of the following libraries:
Venue | Day | Time |
Library @ Goldthorpe | Monday | 10am to 12pm |
Library @ Penistone | Tuesday | 2pm to 3pm |
Library @ the Lightbox Meet in IT suite |
Wednesday | 10am to 11.30am |
Library @ Royston | Friday | 10am to 12pm |
Conversation cafe
Our conversation cafe sessions are informal drop-ins to help people develop their language skills and improve their spoken English.
The sessions include discussions around topical subjects, as well as about life in Barnsley. Sessions take place every Monday 10am to 11.30am at Library @ the Lightbox.
Crafts
If you're into knitting, crocheting, sewing and more, join us at one of our craft sessions. It doesn't matter whether you're a complete beginner or a skilled crafter, everyone's welcome.
There's no need to book a place - just drop-in.
Monday
Activity | Venue | Time |
Stitches | Library @ Darfield | 10am to 12pm |
Knit and natter | Library @ Dodworth | 10am to 12pm |
Ladies who craft | Library @ Thurnscoe | 10am to 12pm |
Sewing group | Library @ Penistone | 10am to 12.30pm |
Knit and natter | Library @ Wombwell | 10am to 11am |
Adult art group | Library @ Cudworth | 4pm to 6pm |
Tuesday
Activity | Venue | Time |
Adult crafts | Library @ Hoyland | 1pm to 3pm |
Crafts 'n' chat | Library @ Worsbrough | 10am to 12pm |
Crafty chat | Library @ Royston | 10am to 11.30am |
Wednesday
Activity | Venue | Time |
Knit and natter | Library @ Mapplewell and Staincross | 2pm to 4pm |
Adult crafts | Library @ Penistone | 9.30am to 11.45am |
Age UK - Adult Crafts (over 50s) | Library @ Roundhouse | 10am to 11.30am, fortnightly |
Thursday
Activity | Venue | Time |
Rag rug group | Library @ Penistone | 1pm to 3pm |
Ladies who craft | Library @ Thurnscoe | 10am to 12pm |
Patch workers | Library @ Penistone | 2pm to 4pm, fortnightly |
Craft 'n' chat | Library @ the Lightbox | 10am to 11.30am |
Chat and craft group | Library @ Grimethorpe | 9.15am to 12pm in term time |
Adult art group | Library @ Wombwell | 10am to 11.30am |
Friday
Activity | Venue | Time |
Knit and natter | Library @ Cudworth | 12pm to 3pm |
Adult art club | Library @ Hoyland | 1.30pm to 3.30pm, fortnightly |
History groups
Monday
Activity | Venue | Time |
Hoyland Local History Group | Library @ Hoyland | 5pm to 7pm every third Monday of the month |
Tuesday
Activity | Venue | Time |
Darfield History Society | Library @ Darfield | 10am to 12pm |
Family history | Library @ Mapplewell and Staincross | 1pm to 3pm |
Wombwell Heritage Group | Library @ Wombwell | 2pm to 4pm |
Wednesday
Activity | Venue | Time |
Cudworth Local History Group | Library @ Cudworth | 10am to 12pm |
Thursday
Activity | Venue | Time |
Worsbrough Heritage Group | Library @ Worsbrough | 10am |
Friday
Activity | Venue | Time |
Family history | Library @ Mapplewell and Staincross | 10am to 12pm |
Worsbrough Local History Group | Library @ Worsbrough | 2pm to 4pm |
Family history | Library @ Darfield | 10am to 12pm |
Royston Local History Group | Library @ Royston | 10am to 12.30pm, fortnightly |
Readers' groups
Our readers' groups give you the opportunity to discuss books, authors and genres with others, in a friendly and informal group. They're open to anyone who is, or would like to become, a member of the library.
New members are always welcome and there's no need to book a place - just drop in.
Monday
Venue | Time | Frequency |
Library @ Hoyland | 3pm to 4pm | First Monday of the month |
Library @ Penistone | 2pm to 3.30pm | Fortnightly |
Tuesday
Venue | Time | Frequency |
Library @ Hoyland | 11am to 12.45pm | Second Tuesday of the month |
Library @ Roundhouse | 3.30pm to 4.30pm | First Tuesday of the month |
Library @ Thurnscoe | 10am to 11am | First Tuesday of the month |
Library @ Mapplewell | 4pm to 5pm | Last Tuesday of the month |
Wednesday
Venue | Time | Frequency |
Library @ Cudworth | 10am to 11.30am | Last Wednesday of the month |
Library @ Royston | 10am to 11am | Last Wednesday of the month |
Thursday
Venue | Time | Frequency |
Library @ Dodworth | 2pm to 3pm | Second Thursday of the month |
Library @ Wombwell | 5.30pm to 6.30pm | Every four weeks |
Library @ Goldthorpe | 5.30pm to 6.30pm | First Thursday of the month |
Friday
Venue | Time | Frequency |
Library @ Darfield | 10.30am to 11.30am | Last Friday of the month |
Library @ the Lightbox | 10.30am to 12pm | Last Friday of the month |
Library @ Wombwell | 1.30pm to 2.30pm | Third Friday of the month |
Library @ Worsbrough | 2.30pm to 3.30pm | Last Friday of the month |
Mindfulness
Bring your attention to the present moment with our mindfulness classes and activities.
Monday
Activity | Venue | Time |
Mindfulness colouring |
1.30pm to 2.30pm |
Wednesday
Activity | Venue | Time |
Meditation session |
11am to 12pm |
Friday
Activity | Venue | Time |
Mindfulness colouring |
10am to 11am |
Social activities
Our social activities include a range of coffee mornings and games groups where everyone's welcome.
Monday
Activity | Venue | Time |
Parent social group |
9.30am to 10.30am |
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Quiz, games and coffee session |
11am to 12pm |
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Hoyland gardening club |
4.30pm to 6.30pm, every 2nd Monday of the month |
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Board game afternoon |
1.30pm to 3.30pm, fortnightly |
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Board games |
5pm to 6.30pm |
Tuesday
Activity | Venue | Time |
Music and Memories | Library @ the Lightbox | 2pm to 3.30pm, every second Tuesday of the month |
Thursday
Activity | Venue | Time |
Pop-in group with games and crafts | Library @ Darfield | 2pm to 4pm |
Coffee morning | Library @ Goldthorpe | 11am to 12pm |
Coffee morning | Library @ Roundhouse | 10am to 12pm |
Adult games and Company Club (Public living room) | Library @ Thurnscoe | 2pm to 3.30pm |
Saturday
Activity | Venue | Time |
Yu-Gi-Oh group | Library @ the Lightbox | 12pm to 3.45pm |
Other activities
Our other activities include writer's groups and exercise sessions.
There's no need to book a place at any of the sessions - just drop in.
Monday
Activity | Venue | Time |
Barnsley U3A | Library @ Worsbrough | 12pm to 1pm, second Monday of the month |
Tuesday
Activity | Venue | Time |
Philosophy group | Library @ Penistone | 10.30am to 11.30am, third Tuesday of the month |
Poetry group | Library @ Penistone | 10.30am to 11.30am, first Tuesday of the month |
Tai Chi | Library @ Wombwell | 12pm to 2pm |
Ancestry group | Library @ Worsbrough | 10am to 12.45pm |
Business information databases and intellectual property support | Library @ the Lightbox | Book a one-to-one BIPC session online |
Wednesday
Activity | Venue | Time |
Writer's group | Library @ Penistone | 9.30am to 11.30am, fortnightly |
Green Fingers Gardening Social Club | Library @ Royston | 2pm to 4pm, fortnightly |
Citizens Advice drop in | Library @ Penistone | 9am to 12pm, first and third Wednesday of the month |
Friday
Activity | Venue | Time |
Quiet study time | Library @ Roundhouse | 12.30pm to 4.15pm |
Job club 15 to 24 year olds | Library @ Mapplewell | 12pm to 2pm |
Home schooling group | Library @ Thurnscoe | 10am to 1pm |