Hemsworth Library

Library events

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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 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 2pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 4pm
Saturday 9:30am - 1​pm
Sunday Closed

 

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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 - pre-booking is advised
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Printing and scanning facilities
  • Self-service and manned check-outs
  • Programme of weekly activities for all ages - sessions to be booked in advance
  • School and group visits welcome
  • Accessible facilities, induction loop
  • Meeting room to hire
  • Car park nearby at Tesco's
  • Accessible toilet
  • Cycle parking, borrowable lock and mini repair kit onsite

Contact Us

Libraries Services Wakefield One PO Box 700 Burton Street Wakefield WF1 2EB

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