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

Monthly Reader Group – meet with like-minded people to discuss a new book each month. Refreshments available.

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.

Students arts, poetry and creative writing,  come along and meeting new friends.

Duplo stay and play

Story time and rhymes.

Duplo stay and play

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 1^st Saturday of every month to come and make different crafts.

Lego

Get Creative with the Library Mega Blocks or Lego.

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.

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!

Coffee morning with jigsaws & board games.

Join us in the South Elmsall Children’s Library and enjoy a morning of eco-friendly, ‘green’  crafts.

Suitable for all ages – under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

The session is free and no booking is needed.

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

A surprise awaits each month, once a month a crafternoon is run with a different craft to try each month – quilling, decoupage, Dorset button making – it could be anything.

Local / family history talks and slideshows. First Monday of the Month please check with Castleford Library on 01977 722085 for the monthly topic.

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

Individual placement and support (IPS) employment service.

If you live within the Wakefield district and your life has been significantly impacted by mental health issues, you now have access to tailored employment support.

Come along for more information.

Sensory story time is a quiet session with additional sensory toys.

A selection of jigsaws & board games for you to enjoy and make new friends.

Join us to play chess.

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

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

Informal weekly group, aimed at people suffering from Alzheimers and their carers, but everyone is welcome. Run in partnership with Five Towns Primary Care Network, Alzheimers Society and the Coalfields Regeneration Trust. Advice clinic is run in conjunction with this event. Contact details: Normanton Library – normantonlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk 01924 302525

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

Come and find out more of Horbury’s history at our new local history group  

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.

Students social gives you a chance to have a go at different activities including crafts, drawing, games whilst meeting new friends.

Join us for a cuppa and chance to meet new friends.

Join us for crafts, either bring your own or have a go at trying a new craft, meet new friends for a fun morning.

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.

Duplo stay and play

A selection of jigsaws & board games for you to enjoy and make new friends.

Learn to speak Spanish and meet new friends.

Home Education is a weekly opportunity for families who Home Educate to meet up and interact with others. It’s a chance to meet new friends, learn new skills and utilise the facilities in the library setting.

Join us for knitting and nattering, either bring your own or have a go at trying our knitting projects, meet new friends and gain new skills.

Story time and rhymes.

Duplo stay and play

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.

Students arts, poetry and creative writing,  come along and meeting new friends.

Duplo stay and play

Story time and rhymes.

Duplo stay and play