Normanton Library

Library events

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Welcome to Wakefield Libraries - fine free and no ID.

Read, learn, connect, and relax in our welcoming libraries. With thousands of books to choose from, free internet access, events, activities, learning opportunities, local history resources, and more - there is something for everyone. You can even access many of our services from home.

Opening hours

Day Time
​​Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 1​pm
Sunday Closed

 

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Facilities and services

  • Access to a wide range of books and more for all ages
  • Local and family history collection
  • Children's section from toddler to teenager
  • Computers with internet access - pre booking is advised
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bookable study space
  • Printing and scanning facilities
  • Self-service check-outs
  • Programme of weekly activities for all ages - sessions to be booked in advance
  • School and group visits welcome
  • Accessible facilities, induction loop,
  • Accessible toilets
  • Car park adjacent to library​
  • Tovertafel*
  • Cycle parking, borrowable lock and mini repair kit onsite

*We are proud to offer Tovertafel, a magic table stimulating both physical and emotional activity encouraging social interaction that creates moments of happiness for people living with dementia and learning difficulties.

Contact Us

Libraries Services Wakefield One PO Box 700 Burton Street Wakefield WF1 2EB

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