Libraries

1 The Glass Works, Barnsley, S70 1GW

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Christmas opening hours

Usual opening hours

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 toilets
• Disabled toilets
• Baby changing room
• Changing spaces 
• Part of the Breastfeeding 'Welcome Here' scheme
• Comfy seating throughout library
• Read our social story - a guide for visiting the library

You can use our self-service kiosks in the Connecting Place to access council services online. Don't worry if you need some support; we're always on hand to help.

If you've got an appointment to see one of our officers, our customer service areas are also on the ground floor.

The maker space lab is a specialised place for our science, technology, engineering, arts and maths (STEAM) activities.

Equipped with the latest technology, children can develop their digital skills and be creative by working together on projects. They will share knowledge and resources, and find out the exciting things they can build.

Situated on the ground floor, the sanctuary room is for children or adults with autism. It gives them a quiet place to go to during a busy day.

You can drop-in at any time to relax in the calm and quiet.

Our children’s library has plenty of books, soft seating and a reading house.

Youngsters can also digitally draw and paint, complete puzzles and other educational games. These are done using our tablets and large interactive screen.

The Reading Lounge has a number of tablets around the floor that can be booked online or in the library for use.

There's also a 55-inch interactive table with everything you need to read, study, explore or work.

With a dedicated room for health and lifestyle sessions, Library @ the Lightbox is at the heart of the community.

Midwives, health visitors and other health and lifestyle professionals can all run sessions from this space on the first floor.

You can book a computer online or in the library, all with fast internet access and Microsoft Office applications. You can us these for word processing, spreadsheets and presentations.

Printing is also quick, easy and free of charge.

Our IT suite has 20 computers and a 65-inch interactive screen - ideal for teaching groups and running training sessions.

It's also where we run our job clubs, children's coding club and other digital activities.

With plenty of desks, the Study Space is the ideal place for you to concentrate and focus on work. It's also the perfect location to carry out small group projects.

For a more relaxed approach, get comfortable on one of our sofas.