Welcome back!
Re-opening information
We are operating reduced hours and activities in order to be Covid-19 Secure so that you can visit and use the library with confidence.
Key changes
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Face Masks: You should wear a mask if you can
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Hand sanitising: Customers must use the sanitiser provided before entering the library
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Borrowing: The library will be open for self-serve book borrowing and return
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Computers: Computer use is limited to 30 minutes and pre-booking is advised
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Events: There will be no weekly events, story times or regular meetings on the premises until further notice
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Study Space: One hour bookable study spaces available in most libraries - contact your local library to book
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Fines: We stopped charging fines for overdue items from 1 April 2020
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Joining: From 1 October 2020 you can join the library without proof of identification
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Food and drink: Teas, coffees and refreshments/foods not to be consumed on the premises
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Online resources: Our online resources, including weekly story times, continue to be available.
See our full range of online resources
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Printer: Printing, scanning and photocopying will be self-serve, customers must sign up to a Papercut account and have the correct change to use these services
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Monday | 9:30am - 1pm |
The Airedale Centre
The Square
Airedale
Castleford
WF10 3JJ
01977 724040 |
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Tuesday | 9:30am - 1pm
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Wednesday | 9:30am - 4:30pm |
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Thursday | Closed |
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Friday | 9:30am - 1pm
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Saturday | 9:30am - 1pm |
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Sunday | Closed |
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Resources 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
- 5 computers with internet access
- Free WiFi
- Printing and scanning facilities
- Self-service check-outs
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Reminiscence boxes
Programme of weekly activities for all ages -
temporarily suspended
School and group visits welcome - temporarily suspended
- Accessible facilities, Induction loop
Rooms to hire - small meetings with social distancing measures may be possible- please contact the library for details
Toilets and baby-change - temporarily closed
- Car park nearby at The Square
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Tovertafel - temporarily suspended
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.