Wakefield Libraries

Temperatures in the Wakefield district are set to reach 30° over the next few days. Keep yourself cool and safe by: -Chilling in the shade between 11am and 3pm -Staying hydrated -Keeping your space cool -Not swimming in open water -Knowing the risks of fires in dry weather

#BeastlyBritain by Karen R Jones is out to take you on a historical journey to discover our relationship with native wildlife🌞 Available at #Wakefieldlibrary and on request at your branch 📚 @YaleBooks @readingagency

#TheBlackLoch returns to the Isle of Lewis with a twisty investigation🤔 Visit #Wakefieldlibrary to discover the secrets of The Lewis series by international bestseller @authorpetermay. @QuercusBooks @readingagency

We had a great family friendly walk to #wakefieldexchange this afternoon from #Wakefieldlibrary to see and interact with the Jason Wilsher-Mills sculptures. It's on till September 7th, so still time for a visit!

Children had a lot fun creating pretty Fairy Houses today at #Wakefieldlibrary 🌻🌼🌷 Book #SummerActivities on ticketsourse.co.uk #SummerReadingChallenge #storygarden @readingagency

Tuck into our tasty selection of tales from #BigTastyRead book display this summer 🌞 Available at #Wakefieldlibrary and your local branch on request 📚 @readingagency @bbcarts

Spaces still available on our Woodland trust event at #castlefordlibrary. Call into to book your place or visit ticketsource.co.uk

Are you interested in the world of VR. Black British Ball will be giving a talk at #castlefordlibrary to explain how their virtual reality experience was created. To book your place tel 01977722085 or visit ticketsource.co.uk

Great fun this morning at the Jason Wilsher-Mills mask making activity 10 - 12. Still time to pop in and get creative! 😊 #Wakefieldlibrary

The litterpick will take place this afternoon, weather permitting. #Normantonlibrary #litterpick #litterpicking

☀️Ready for Summer Fun?🌞 👩‍👧‍👧School's out - now what? 🎯Download your FREE 50 Things To Do ages 5 to11 list and make this Summer one to remember! 👉Download here: wakefield.50thingstodo.org/app/os#!/welco… 🤳Share with friends & family #50ThingsWakefield #LetsPlayWakefield #WakefieldSummer

We had a creative day at #castlefordlibrary on Saturday painting abstract art inspired by Jason Wilshire Mills.

Take part in #BigTastyRead 2025 this Summer🌞 Tickle your tastebuds at #Wakefieldlibrary and try something new from our book display 📚 @bbcarts @readingagency

We're so proud to launch #ReadingWell for families in England and Wales — a huge thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate and shape this vital resource. Visit your local library to browse the collection, or find out more on our website: bit.ly/reading-well-f…

Explore the wonders of the natural world with this week’s #StoryGarden booklist theme: Plants, Paws & Petals! From seeds to seashells, these books are perfect for nature lovers 🌊 Head to your library or explore the books here 👉️ bit.ly/41ZHlL0 #SummerReadingChallenge

Congratulations, Elly! We are absolutely thrilled that @ellygriffiths has received the Theakston Old Peculier Outstanding Contribution Award✨

We are excited to be partnering with @EH_Stonehenge and @KMFollett to reveal the cover of his new book CIRCLE OF DAYS This epic historical novel imagines the human story behind the building of Stonehenge and will be published in September this year #CircleOfDays

Join us for free family craft session @castlefordlibrary on Sat 12 July creating a colourful piece of abstract art, based on the works of Jason Wilshire Mills. Booking is essential via Castleford Library of ticketsource. For more info tel 01977722085 or call in.