Wakefield Library

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Coronavirus update​

All Council Libraries are closed until further notice.

All overdue library fines will be wiped until further notice.

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Opening hours:Location
Monday9am - 7pm Wakefield One
Burton Street
Wakefield
WF1 2DD

Main Library:
01924 305 376
Local Studies Library/Museum:
01924 305 356
Tuesday9am - 5pm
Wednesday9am - 7pm
Thursday9am - 7pm
Friday9am - 5pm
Saturday9am - 4pm
SundayClosed
wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk
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What's on >>

Reso​​urces and Services

  • Maps custom-printed on demand
  • Wide range of books and more for all ages
  • Large local history collection with 6 microform readers
  • Children's section from toddler to teenager
  • Collections of books in foreign languages
  • 65 computers with internet access
  • Free wi-fi
  • Printing and scanning facilities
  • Designated quiet zones for study
  • Tovertafel
  • Self-service and manned check-outs
  • Programme of weekly activities for all ages
  • School and group visits welcome
  • Accessible facilities, induction loop
  • Lift to all floors
  • Toilets and baby-change in Wakefield One building
  • Parking nearby around city centre

Tovertafel

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

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lib.admin@wakefield.gov.uk
01924 302 210