Castleford Forum Library and Museum
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. It's 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 | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 4pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
In 2013 the old two-storey Carnegie Library at Castleford was transformed into an open plan three-storey Library and Museum. The library covers the two lower floors of the building, on the top floor the museum captures the history of Castleford, from the Bronze Age to the modern day. A brief history of the Carnegie Library at Castleford is available in the downloads section on this page.
Facilities and services
- Access to a wide range of books and more for all ages
- Local history collection
- Digital microfilm readers
- Children's section from toddler to teenage
- 14 computers with Internet access available for use - pre booking is advised
- Free Wi-Fi
- Printing and scanning facilities
- Faxing
- Self-service check-outs
- Programme of weekly activities for all ages - sessions to be booked in advance
- School and group visits welcome
- Accessible facilities, induction loop
- Toilets and baby-change
- Car park nearby at Aire Street
- Cycle parking available in close proximity, borrowable lock and mini repair kit onsite
Contact Us
Libraries Services Wakefield One PO Box 700 Burton Street Wakefield WF1 2EB