Sandal 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. 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.
As part of a major refurbishment in early 2015, Sandal Library was redesigned in consultation with The Alzheimer's Society, becoming the districts first fully dementia friendly library.
The layout includes subtle design features which are specifically incorporated to make it easier for people living with dementia to use.
The download section on this page has more information on the features we integrated into the design.
Opening hours
| Day | Time |
| Monday | 9:30am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am - 1pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 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
- Programme of weekly activities for all ages - sessions to be booked in advance
- School and group visits welcome
- Reminiscence lounge with local history slideshow
- Accessible facilities, induction loop, dementia friendly
- Accessible toilets
- Car park opposite library
- Tovertafel*
- Cycle parking, borrowable lock and mini repair kit 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 with dementia and learning disabilities.
Contact Us
Libraries Services Wakefield One PO Box 700 Burton Street Wakefield WF1 2EB