Airedale Library
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, local history resources and more. You can access the internet for free. We have lots of free events, activities, learning opportunities. There is something for everyone. Anyone who lives, works, studies or visits the district can join the library. Its free to join, we are fine free and you don’t need ID, you can even access many of our services from home.
Opening hours
| Day | Time |
| Monday | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am - 7pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am - 1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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 available for use -pre booking is advised
- Bookable study space
- Free Wi-Fi
- Printing and scanning facilities
- Self-service check-outs
- Reminiscence boxes
- Programme of weekly activities for all ages - all sessions to be booked in advance
- School and group visits welcome
- 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
- Car park nearby at The Square
- Tovertafel*
- Cycle repair station onsite
- Cycle parking 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