I’ve loved being on the assessment panel for the Microgrants, it’s been great seeing some innovative ideas coming in from Libraries across the country. Set your reminders for accessing the next round - details below 👇🏻

It’s only a few weeks until the start of the Barnsley Book Festival - have you got your tickets yet?! Download a full programme, book your tickets and discover what’s on here 👇🏻 visitbarnsley.co.uk/BarnsleyBookFe…

As part of our World Book Day celebrations, all libraries will be Costume Drop points 13 January - 14 February. Simply drop off clean costumes (all children's sizes welcome) at your nearest branch. Keep your eyes peeled for Costume Closet event information! #BarnsleyLibraries

We’re looking back at some of the fun we had last year at the Barnsley Book Festival and we can’t wait to do it all again this year! Join us from Saturday 15 February - for a full programme and tickets see visitbarnsley.co.uk/barnsleybookfe… 🙌🏻💚📚

Molly Naylor and Joelle Taylor are coming to Barnsley for a LIVEwire Poetry Showcase as part of Barnsley Book Festival. More details and how to book your slot below: 📆Monday 3 March, 5.30 to 7.30 pm 📍 Library @ the Lightbox 🔖Free, book in advance 🔗my.barnsley.gov.uk/.../open-mic-w…

Spend an evening in the company of wildlife #Springwatch presenter & nature writer Ajay Tegala at Barnsley Book Festival! 📅Wednesday 5 March, 6.30 to 8 pm 📍Library @ the Lightbox 🔖£5 per person, book in advance 🔗my.barnsley.gov.uk/events/46892/a…

This huge travelling Story Shell is helping inspire future generations in Barnsley🐚 It host arts activities, storytelling, music, theatre and more - bringing arts and culture to children, young people and local communities across the borough 🙌 #ACEsupported #LetsCreate

Do your children love making up their own stories? Do they dream of becoming an author? Come along to our fun creative writing sessions and they can craft their own masterpiece! Hoyland Library 1-3pm (Thursday) Worsbrough Library 10am-12 (Friday) Drop-in, aimed at ages 6+📚✍🏻✏️

Woweee! We’re delighted to be on the shortlist! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Well this is exciting! Me and my amazing team have been shortlisted for our work around Culture & Creativity ☺️ “Jemma, Emma and Sally have led on a fantastic array of innovative events and creative activities championing Barnsley Libraries across local communities.”

Today has been the Barnsley Book Festival finale! It’s been a mega day with beautiful poetry readings by Maria Ferguson and Carosel printmakers who have made books with families. What a way to celebrate International Women’s Day 💚

We were thrilled to be joined by Hilary Robinson FRSA & Andrew Edwards & local historian Steve at Dodworth Library a few weeks ago as part of #BarnsleyBookFestival. Find out what we got up to in the video below! youtube.com/watch?v=sjyBFB…

📚 🎉 Huge congrats to Barnsley Libraries - named one of the best libraries in Northern England as a Regional & Country finalist for Library of the Year at the 2025 #BritishBookAwards! 👏✨ It highlights their fantastic work - from inspiring reading initiatives to cultural

Fantastic news and well deserved; Barnsley Libraries as the cultural heart and soul of the borough!

We loved celebrating poetry and spoken word at the LIVEwire Poetry ⚡️ open mic last week, as part of #BarnsleyBookFestival 🎤 There were some fantastic performances and feature sets from Molly Naylor & joelle taylor hosted by Matt Abbott | Poet Arts Council England, North youtube.com/watch?v=izGLkd…

I’m attempting to run the Barnsley 10K… as a complete novice who hates running I need all the help I can get! Plus any kind donations to the charity of our choice which will spur us on, and really make a difference 💜 justgiving.com/page/fundraise…

A gang of us are running the Barnsley 10K in a couple of weeks, having never ran before…... it’s for a little known but very important charity. We’re so close to the target, any donations would be really appreciated 💜 justgiving.com/page/fundraise…

🎉 Meet our 2025 finalists — from giant inflatable story shells to dragon workshops, fun filled festivals and a whole host of joyful accessible experiences, who do you think will win?! familyarts.co.uk/awards-shortli… #FantasticForFamilies #26StoriesofFamilyArts