Library events

Crafting fun for all the family on a Saturday morning.

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.

Great way to meet new friends

Free to play, refreshments provided (donations gratefully received)

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.

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!

A drop-in board game session aimed at families.

Join us to test your skills with lego in creating brilliant buildings, fantastic figures and terrific transport.

Come along to our cosy crafts session, bring whatever craft you like, and join in the group, make new friends and maybe learn a new hobby

Join us for a walk around Castleford and discover the visual interpretations of our history and our heritage which are all around us. Meeting at the Library we will meander around the town centre stopping at various points, including the Parish Church where we can also enjoy refreshments. The 90 minute walk will finish back at the Library where, in your own time, you can see tapestries, paintings and Henry Moore's reclining figure sculpture and other work by the artist. There is also more of Castleford's creativity on show in the Museum on the 2nd floor.

 For more information Tel 01977722085

Under 5's storytime and craft. TERM TIME ONLY 

Join our weekly craft group to create something simple, stylish, and pretty with a new twist each week all whilst having a chat.

Pop into the library to enquire!

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

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

Do you like reading? Would you like to read similar books to other people?

Join the readers group who have a book a month to read, then meet the following month to talk and debate the book.

Come along to our Relaxed Storytime at Wakefield Library.  A relaxed, calmer and quieter session to support our customers with neuro-diverse needs and autism and including their family and carers.

A monthly support session to help you with tracing your family history.

Traditional wooden toys for your little ones to explore and enjoy.

CAB citizen advice weekly session.

Interested in your family history?

Unsure where to start?

Join us at Wakefield Library from 9.30 until 5 every Monday in the Local Studies area

Join us for our weekly seated exercise activity to help improve your strength, flexibility, and mobility.

Contact the library on 01977 727692 for more details

Join us for our weekly seated exercise activity to help improve your strength, flexibility, and mobility.

Contact the library on 01924 302104 for more details

Join us for our weekly seated exercise activity to help improve your strength, flexibility and mobile.

Contact the library on 01924 303060 for more details

Gentle exercises with stretchy bands/ropes, ideal for reducing slips, trips and falls, also great for meeting friendly faces for a good conversation.

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

Please note that this is term time only

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

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.

Join our vibrant community of creative enthusiasts within Hemsworth Library’s sewing group. Our group offers a collaborative space to share ideas, tackle projects and cultivate a love for the art of sewing. Call for more information or to book a free place.

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

First and Third Tuesday of The Month

Bring your own crafting materials.

Share skills and learn new ones in a relaxed and informal setting

01924 305376

wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk

Join our friendly, welcoming coffee morning at Airedale Library. Bring old friends and make new friends. Have a chat and put the world to rights. Enjoy a hot drink and a biscuit. All welcome.

Bring your own recorder and have a musical afternoon with us at Hemsworth Library!

Join a walk of usually 1-2 hours to improve your mood, reduce stress, make new friends, and just enjoy the countryside

Join a walk of usually 1-2 hours to improve your mood, reduce stress, make new friends, and just enjoy the countryside

Join us for our weekly seated exercise activity to help improve your strength, flexibility, and mobility.

Contact the library on 01924 303355 for more details

Do you want to learn how to use your smartphone or tablet? Why not register for this taster day with Age UK. It will cover things like setting up an email, using What’s App, making face time calls, installing and using apps, internet use, managing photos plus more. Weekly sessions 

Weekly after-school board game club.

Staff to set out board games on the crime table.

Ison Harrison are here to offer free support and advice in a drop-in clinic. Call in to speak to someone in a relaxed informal setting.

Town Crier Barbara will talk about the historic role of the Town Crier, her outfit and the Town Crier cloke.

She will share what she has be doing since being appointed in her role and her plans to raise awareness in the future.

Refreshments available.

For more information Tel 01977722085

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

Weekly U3A Spanish conversation group. For further details please contact U3A - link below.

Come along to our Online Help Session at Wakefield Library. We will be assisting you with basic I.T help, creating an email address, helping you with your own devices or installing apps and much more.

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

Duplo stay and play

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.

Story time and rhymes.

Join us for our weekly seated exercise activity to help improve your strength, flexibility, and mobility.

Contact the library on 01977 722745 for more details

Local councillor's surgery for resident's issues.

A social meet up for adults who are Home Educating and their children.  Use our space to meet other people, swap ideas, stories and just have a chat.

Want to learn how to code? Come along to our code club and test your skills, make new friends and have fun.

Please enquire with staff at Pontefract Library for availability, either in branch or via phone/email.

Every Wednesday, excluding School Holidays

Come along for a warm and friendly session of Bingo & Word Games! Enjoy some fun, friendly competition, have a laugh and spend time with others in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. No experience needed — just come along and join in the fun! A £1 contribution to the prize fund is appreciated.

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

Story and Rhyme time with a craft activity

Free event

aimed at under 5’s. 

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!

Catch up with homework, catch up with friends, and unwind at the end of the school day.

Term time only.

Get fit with us at Hemsworth Library! A weekly guided walk starting and ending at the library, followed by a warm drink to finish off.

Join us for a relaxed, social book club where everyone brings whatever they’re currently reading. There’s no set title — just friendly conversation, book chat, and a chance to share recommendations over a cup of coffee. It’s a welcoming, low‑pressure space for readers of all kinds to connect and enjoy a gentle afternoon.

Castleford Civic Society are hosting a talk.

Herbert Smith led the Miners Federation of Great Britain at the time of the 1926 General Strike. Born in Great Preston Workhouse and buried in Castleford's Healdfield Road Cemetery, Herbert Smith negotiated with the Prime Minster Stanley Baldwin and his simple words 'Now't Doing' triggered the nine day General Strike.

For more information Tel 01977722085

Under 5's storytime and craft. TERM TIME ONLY 

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

Please note that this is term time only

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.

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.

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.

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.

Looking for somewhere to meet new people and have fun? Our Teen Social Group is a relaxed space to make new friends, get creative with art and creative writing, and enjoy games together. Come along, get involved and enjoy time with other local teens!

Duplo stay and play

Enjoy a cozy hour with your stitches - knitting, crochet, macrame or just a chat!

Bring your own or borrow ours!

Story time and rhymes.

Do you need help with basic digital skills? Do you need help using your tech devices?

Come into South Elmsall Library on a Friday afternoon (3pm – 4pm) for our digital drop-in sessions.

We will show you how you can access basic online courses which will give you support, guidance and tips on a range of everyday tech tasks! Staff are available to help you get started at our drop-in sessions.

No booking needed and no charge.

Suitable for adults only.

Join us for our weekly seated exercise activity to help improve your strength, flexibility, and mobility.

Contact the library on 01924 303130 for more details

Come join us for a social afternoon featuring games, quizzes and a cup of tea/coffee.

Chair based exercise - a gentle form of exercise suitable for all fitness levels from very basic to advanced. Join us to start your journey to improve your fitness in warm friendly surroundings and make new friends.

Please Tel 01977722085 to book a place

Want help with a new device, or just to pick up some computer skills? Drop into Digital Help for friendly assistance and advice.

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.

Great way to meet new friends

Free to play, refreshments provided (donations gratefully received)

Family board games in the library. Third Saturday of every month. Contact: Hemsworth Library 01977 722270 Email: hemsworthlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk

A drop-in session 3^rd Saturday of every month to come and let your imagination run wild. What will you build? A spacecraft? A Princess castle? It is up to you!

Lego

Get Creative with the Library Mega Blocks or Lego.

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!

Join us in the Children’s Library and tackle one of our monthly mini Lego Challenges.

If you complete the challenge, you will be added to our ‘Lego Master Hall of Fame’ poster and receive a mini certificate too.

Suitable for children 5+. Under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult.

A drop-in board game session aimed at families.

Join us to test your skills with lego in creating brilliant buildings, fantastic figures and terrific transport.

Come along to our cosy crafts session, bring whatever craft you like, and join in the group, make new friends and maybe learn a new hobby