Libraries
What's on
We run a range of regular activities in our libraries for adults. We hold IT sessions to help you get online, job clubs to offer support searching and applying for work. We also run 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. 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 @ the Lightbox Meet in IT suite |
Wednesday | 10am to 11:30am |
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 | Darfield Library | 10am to 12pm |
| Knit and natter | Dodworth Library | 10am to 12pm |
| Ladies who craft | Thurnscoe Library | 10am to 12pm |
| Sewing group | Penistone Library | 10am to 12.30pm |
| Knit and natter | Wombwell Library | 10am to 11am |
| Adult art group | Cudworth Library | 4pm to 6pm |
| Knit and natter | Roundhouse Library | 10am to 12pm |
Tuesday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Adult crafts | Hoyland Library | 1pm to 3pm |
| Crafts 'n' chat | Worsbrough Library | 10am to 12pm |
| Crafty chat | Royston Library | 10am to 11.30am |
Wednesday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Knit and natter | Mapplewell and Staincross Library | 2pm to 4pm |
| Adult crafts | Penistone Library | 9:30am to 11:45am |
| Age UK - Adult Crafts (over 50s) | Roundhouse Library | 10am to 11:30am, fortnightly |
Thursday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Rag rug group | Penistone Library | 1pm to 3pm |
| Ladies who craft | Thurnscoe Library | 10am to 12pm |
| Patch workers | Penistone Library | 2pm to 4pm, fortnightly |
| Craft 'n' chat | Library @ the Lightbox | 10am to 11:30am |
| Chat and craft group | Grimethorpe Library | 9:15am to 12pm in term time |
| Adult art group | Wombwell Library | 10am to 11.30am |
| Embroidery session | Penistone Library | 10am to 11:30am. Every first and third Thursday of the month |
Friday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Knit and natter | Cudworth Library | 12pm to 3pm |
| Adult art club | Hoyland Library | 1:30pm to 3:30pm, fortnightly |
History groups
Monday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Hoyland Local History Group | Hoyland Library | 5pm to 7pm every third Monday of the month |
Tuesday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Darfield History Society | Darfield Library | 10am to 12pm |
| Family history | Mapplewell and Staincross Library | 1pm to 3pm |
| Wombwell Heritage Group | Wombwell Library | 2pm to 4pm |
Wednesday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Cudworth Local History Group | Cudworth Library | 10am to 12pm |
Thursday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Worsbrough Heritage Group | Worsbrough Library | 10am |
Friday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Family history | Mapplewell and Staincross Library | 10am to 12pm |
| Worsbrough Local History Group | Worsbrough Library | 2pm to 4pm |
| Family history | Darfield Library | 10am to 12pm |
| Royston Local History Group | Royston Library | 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 |
| Hoyland Library | 3pm to 4pm | First Monday of the month |
| Penistone Library | 2pm to 3:30pm | Fortnightly |
| Library @ the Lightbox | 5:30pm to 6:30pm | Second Monday of the month |
Tuesday
| Venue | Time | Frequency |
| Hoyland Library | 11am to 12:45pm | Second Tuesday of the month |
| Roundhouse Library | 3:30pm to 4:30pm | First Tuesday of the month |
| Thurnscoe Library | 10am to 11am | First Tuesday of the month |
| Mapplewell and Staincross Library | 4pm to 5pm | Last Tuesday of the month |
Wednesday
| Venue | Time | Frequency |
| Cudworth Library | 10am to 11:30am | Last Wednesday of the month |
| Royston Library | 10am to 11am | Last Wednesday of the month |
Thursday
| Venue | Time | Frequency |
| Dodworth Library | 2pm to 3pm | Second Thursday of the month |
| Wombwell Library | 5:30pm to 6:30pm | Every four weeks |
| Goldthorpe Library | 5:30pm to 6:30pm | First Thursday of the month |
Friday
| Venue | Time | Frequency |
| Darfield Library | 10.30am to 11.30am | Last Friday of the month |
| Library @ the Lightbox | 10.30am to 12pm | Last Friday of the month |
| Wombwell Library | 1.30pm to 2.30pm | Third Friday of the month |
| Worsbrough Library | 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 |
Roundhouse Library |
1.30pm to 2.30pm |
Wednesday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
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Mindfulness session |
11am to 12pm |
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Mindfulness 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 |
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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 |
Hoyland Library |
4.30pm to 6.30pm, every 2nd Monday of the month |
| Board game afternoon | Penistone Library |
1.30pm to 3.30pm, fortnightly |
| Board games |
5pm to 6.30pm |
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| Social Group (games and coffee) | Roundhouse Library |
10am to 11.30am |
Tuesday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Music and Memories | Library @ the Lightbox | 2pm to 3.30pm, every second Tuesday of the month |
Wednesday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Dungeons and Dragons Club | Library @ the Lightbox | Every fortnight from 23 October. 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Dive into a world of imagination and excitement in our Dungeons and Dragons groups! Whether you're a first time player eager to explore the basics or a seasoned adventurer read for new challenges, our sessions are designed to welcome everyone. |
Thursday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Pop-in group with games and crafts | Darfield Library | 2pm to 4pm |
| Coffee morning | Goldthorpe Library | 11am to 12pm |
Friday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Novel Voices | Library @ the Lightbox | 10.30 to 11.30am. A group to enjoy the joys of singing with new people. No experience needed and all adults welcome. |
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 | Worsbrough Library | 12pm to 1pm, second Monday of the month |
Tuesday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Philosophy group | Penistone Library | 10.30am to 11.30am, third Tuesday of the month |
| Poetry group | Penistone Library | 10.30am to 11.30am, first Tuesday of the month |
| Tai Chi | Wombwell Library | 12pm to 2pm |
| Ancestry group | Worsbrough Library | 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 | Penistone Library | 9.30am to 11.30am, fortnightly |
| Green Fingers Gardening Social Club | Royston Library | 2pm to 4pm, fortnightly |
| Citizens Advice drop in | Penistone Library | 9am to 12pm, first and third Wednesday of the month |
Friday
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Quiet study time | Roundhouse Library | 12.30pm to 4.15pm |
| Job club 15 to 24 year olds | Mapplewell and Staincross Library | 12pm to 2pm |
| Home schooling group | Thurnscoe Library | 10am to 1pm |
| Table Tennis | Roundhouse Library | 9.15am to 4pm |