Wakefield Library

*The information below is correct at 10am on Wednesday 18th March.*

We're sorry to announce that all Wakefield district libraries are currently closed. We have the latest information on council services that are affected by COVID-19 on the council webpage: http://bit.ly/CoronaWFD


Library resources, services and functions:

•Large collection of fiction and non-fiction books, including large print and talking books
•Variety of quick choice, easy access and popular material
•Collections of fictions and non-fiction books in foreign languages
•Substantial reference and information section
•Newspapers and periodicals
•Community notices
•Large local history collection
•Sound and vision collection
•65 public access computers with FREE internet access and Microsoft Office suite
•Free Wi-Fi for library members
•Four self-service checkouts
•Microfilm readers with the latest software and touch screen technology
•Designated quiet zones for study
•A4 and A3 colour printing, photocopying and scanning facilities

Childrens resources and services at Wakefield Library:

•Books to suit all ages from toddler to teenager
•Books in dual languages
•11 children's computers with appropriately filtered internet access
•Parent and carer collection
•5 teenage computers with appropriately filtered internet access
•Activities during school holidays – check the library blog 'what's on' page for further information
•Regular school visits for library instruction and Storytime

Accessibility:

•Step-free access
•Induction loop
•Lift to all floors
•Accessible toilet
•Baby changing facilities
•Registered assistance dogs welcome