Library events

Under 5's storytime and craft. TERM TIME ONLY 

Under 5's storytime with rhymes and crafts every Tuesday.

Come along and enjoy the fun with stories and rhymes. Booking is not required.

Come along and join in the fun! No booking is required.

Come along meet new friends and have a go at our weekly quiz.

Variety of subjects covered.

Free event aimed at adults, refreshments provided

Short, interactive story sessions for Under 5's. Great way to introduce them to the library and books. Term Time Only. Contact any of the team at Normanton Library T: 01924 302525 or email: normantonlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk

Come along meet new friends and have a go at our weekly quiz.

Variety of subjects covered.

Free event aimed at adults, refreshments provided.

Friendly craft and chat group. Bring along a current project and come along for chat and a cuppa.

Support sessions to help you to stop smoking.

Call into one of our group sessions between 9.30 & 10.30 every Friday morning or telephone 01924 252174.
Our website address is www.yorkshiresmokefree.nhs.uk if you'd like more information.

Contact the front desk on arrival.

Join us for an afternoon jam packed with fun and games! Challenge your mind with quizzes and mind-teasers, choose from a selection games to play, connect and socialise with like-minded people and enjoy free refreshments.

Spend a relaxing morning at Stanley Library in our friendly mindfulness session. Try your hand at some water colour painting, adult colouring, brainteasers and puzzles. Refreshments served.

Crafting fun for all the family on a Saturday morning.

Drop in crafts and lego sessions every Saturday. Test out your building skills with our large selection of lego, then use your creative side to craft something wonderful. Contact Castleford Library 01977 722 085

Join us every Saturday for a morning of fun with Games and Lego. Contact: horburylibrary@wakefield.gov.uk 01924 303060

Come along to our Saturday Morning Lego Hour. Contact: 01924 305376 or wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk

Drop-in crafts session for all the family.

Weekly prize bingo

Great way to meet new friends 

£1 to play refreshments provided

A drop-in session 2^nd Saturday of every month to come play traditional board games – who will win at snakes and ladders, or connect four plus many more.

Lego

Get Creative with the Library Mega Blocks or Lego.

Bring along your crafts to complete in fun relaxed atmosphere. Tea and coffee provided (until April) as part of Warmer Welcome Libraries.

From planting seeds to caring for blossoming flowers, join Grace at her monthly workshop to learn all about the art of gardening.

Unleash your creativity at our newest creative venture at Hemsworth Library. Our art group is the perfect chance to practice your skills, try something new and meet new people.

Learn the art of knitting and other crafts such as crochet & macrame. From mastering basic stitches to creating your own unique project, spark your imagination and get creative as a family at our Young Knitters’ Club.

Delve into your family history with an ancestry session at Stanley Library. Was one of your relatives famous, or infamous? Find out at Stanley Library!

Under 5's storytime and craft. TERM TIME ONLY 

All crafts including card making, cross stitch, knitting, art or just bring your own

Free event

aimed at adults, refreshments provided

Join us for a fun filled session of stories, song and activities. Come and enjoy a story and play games on our Tovertafel.

Adult Bingo sessions Every Monday Refreshments available. Contact: stanleylibrary@wakefield.gov.uk 01924 303130

Find Work, Build Your Career, Learn New Skills. Whether you’re employed, unemployed or facing redundancy we can help you with:

• One-to-one job search support

• Digital Upskilling

• Sourcing and matching you into exclusive vacancies based on your skillset

• Actively marketing you to local employers

• One-to-one coaching and tailored support

• Support to help you gain a promotion or learn new skills

• Individualised skills assessments

• One-to-one support whilst upskilling

• Professional support to identify career progression

Informal weekly group. Bring your own WIP, have a chat and a cuppa. Run in partnership with The Well Project. Contact detail: Normanton Library – normantonlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk 01924 302525

Joining us on the 3^rd Monday of each month, Healthwatch hear the voices of individuals when it comes to healthcare experiences. They take on any queries and concerns to feedback to healthcare services, so come along to have a chat, say hello or ask for information.

Good games, good coffee and good company. What more do you need for a Monday afternoon? See you there!

An informal opportunity to connect with local writers and share ideas.

Under 5's storytime with rhymes and crafts every Tuesday.

Come along and enjoy the fun with stories and rhymes. Booking is not required.

Having trouble with your tablet? A problem with your phone? Gadget Person is here to help with all your technology queries

A weekly toddler session for children from birth to 5.

Runs term time only.

Dyslexia support. Booking is Essential. Please call, 01924 303 355

Unleash your creativity at our newest creative venture at Hemsworth Library. Our art group is the perfect chance to practice your skills, try something new and meet new people.

An hour's walk around Pontefract to benefit the mind and soul.

Weekly Councillors: 9.30-10.30 drop-in session for guidance

Health Walk - 11-12 noon 1-hour local walk - Monthly First Wednesday in the month

Health Watch Wakefield - 10-12.30 Here to help get the best from local health and care services

JWP -10-14.00 Come and chat with us about a whole range of legal issues

Penderels Trust -10-12.30 A charity helping people live independently

Ossett Library staff would like to welcome you along to join in the fun at Storytime Stories and rhymes for the under 5's. Please note during the refurbishment at Ossett this event will take place at Horbury Library.

Local councillor's surgery for resident's issues.

A computer session aimed at helping with gadgets and basic computer skills.

Come along and join in the fun! No booking is required.

Stories and Rhymes for the Under 5’s. Booking is essential.

Story and Rhyme time with a craft activity

Free event

aimed at under 5’s. 

Join us at our weekly coffee morning. With different activities to take part in from crosswords to dominoes, crafts to bingo, you can keep your mind active with a cup of coffee and a friendly chat.

Come along, meet new friends and have a go! Bring your own knitting.

Fun, friendly group. All ages welcome.

Story and Rhyme time with a craft activity,

Come along meet new friends.

Join our fun-filled building group at Stanley Library. Create anything you want using our wide selection of engineering toys and games. LEGO, K’nex, marble runs, building straws, magnets and more… The possibilities are endless at BUILD Club!

Join us at Stanley Library for our relaxed games club. Have a game of chess or dominoes or try your hand at a round of cards. Refreshments served.

Come along to our Active Minds Session for a coffee, chat, quizzes and activities.

Under 5's storytime and craft. TERM TIME ONLY 

Under 5's storytime with rhymes and crafts every Tuesday.

Come along and enjoy the fun with stories and rhymes. Booking is not required.

Come along and join in the fun! No booking is required.

Come along meet new friends and have a go at our weekly quiz.

Variety of subjects covered.

Free event aimed at adults, refreshments provided

Short, interactive story sessions for Under 5's. Great way to introduce them to the library and books. Term Time Only. Contact any of the team at Normanton Library T: 01924 302525 or email: normantonlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk

Come along meet new friends and have a go at our weekly quiz.

Variety of subjects covered.

Free event aimed at adults, refreshments provided.

Friendly craft and chat group. Bring along a current project and come along for chat and a cuppa.

Support sessions to help you to stop smoking.

Call into one of our group sessions between 9.30 & 10.30 every Friday morning or telephone 01924 252174.
Our website address is www.yorkshiresmokefree.nhs.uk if you'd like more information.

Contact the front desk on arrival.

Join us for an afternoon jam packed with fun and games! Challenge your mind with quizzes and mind-teasers, choose from a selection games to play, connect and socialise with like-minded people and enjoy free refreshments.

Spend a relaxing morning at Stanley Library in our friendly mindfulness session. Try your hand at some water colour painting, adult colouring, brainteasers and puzzles. Refreshments served.