Due to extreme heatwave conditions posing a risk to health the following libraries will be closed on Monday the 18th of July and Tuesday the 19th of July: Danum Gallery, Library and Museum Askern Community Library Balby Community Library Bawtry Community Library Bessacarr Community Library Cantley Community Library Conisbrough Community Library Denaby Community Library ...

Every day our activity is based around a popular children’s book. Mon 14th February 11am-4pm   Bob the Man on the Moon by Simon Bartram.  Can you make your own cardboard tube rocket to blast Bob into space?  Tues 15th February 11am-4pm   Rumble Rumble Dinosaur by Katrina...

Need to Print Something?   WiFi printing is now available at Central Library, Edlington Library, Mexborough Library, and Thorne Library!   Print from your phone, tablet, laptop, or even home computer. · Open your internet browser on your device and type the web address – pcbooking.doncaster.gov.uk · Enter your library card number and PIN code and then tap or click ...

Doncaster turns a page with brand new storytelling festival Nine cultural organisations have joined forces to create Doncaster’s first ever storytelling festival to celebrate diversity and different cultures and languages. Hosted by Doncaster Cultural Education Partnership together with local literacy campaign Doncaster Stories, the festival is bookended by National...

On Friday 27th November, Doncaster Central Library will close its doors to customers for the last time to allow staff to start relocating stock over to the new Danum Gallery, Library and Museum, due to open in 2021. Library members will still be able to loan books and spoken-word items from several of our branch and community libraries. Details of which libraries are currently...

Enjoy accessible and safe family activities this Half Term at The Point  Join professional artists for exciting workshops designed for disabled children and young people aged 5-11, their parents and carers. Activities include a Halloween Music Jam, Spooky Sounds, Autumnal Arts and Crafts and more All workshops take place at The Point in Doncaster, which...

Whilst some of our libraries are still closed and with other libraries running reduced services, don't forget that you can access a wide range of free online services 24hrs a day, 7 days a week. All you need to access these services is your library card number and PIN. A PIN will have been set up on your account when you joined. Unsure of your PIN? Call us on tel. 01302 734315 or...

From Tuesday the 1st of September  Edlington, Mexborough, and Thorne are changing their opening hours. The libraries will still only be open for book collection via Order & Collect and book returns. The buildings will not be open for browsing or PC use.  Please check the opening hours before your visit.   From 1st September the opening hours will be: Edlington Library ...

Sprotbrough Community Library   is now open for book returns and collections. There is also limited PC access at this library but you must call and book a computer before you visit.  Photocopying is also available at this site. The new opening hours are: Monday           11.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.  Tuesday          CLOSED Wednesday     3.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. ...

Big Library Read is an opportunity for library members to read the same digital title at the same time without any wait lists or holds!

Central Library  is now open for returns and book collections ONLY.  There will be no building access or PC access. Please check our new  opening times  before you visit. A new Order & Collect service is now available. Using the “Order & Collect” service, you are able to select books that are currently on the shelves in the library you can collect from...

We will start taking orders via our new Order & Collect service from Wednesday 15th July. Book collection will only be from Central Library (old building) for the moment, details of this new service are below. Access Order and Collect >>  https://library.doncaster.gov.uk/web/arena/click-and-collect From the 17th of July, Central Library on Waterdale will re-open...

Front line library services in all 25 branches, including Central Library, are still currently closed, however electronic services ( ebooks, e-audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, and comics ) are still operating. We are busy planning for a phased re-opening of libraries with a new “order and collect” service to ensure we keep customers and staff safe. Please be sure to...

  1st -14th June is Hi Vis Fortnight Hi Vis is the celebration of accessible library services and alternative formats and it is aimed to raise awareness of the range of library services that are available to visually impaired people to access! This year we will be championing accessible digital library services, alternative formats, and service providers that deliver...

This year the Reading Agency's Summer Reading Challenge will go Digital with a virtual Launch event on the 5th June. This year's star-studded list of ambassadors includes CBBC presenters Sam and Mark; children's author Jacqueline Wilson; comedian and TV presenter Paul O'Grady; Waterstones Children's Laureate Cressida Cowell; comedian and author David Baddiel; TV adventurer...

We've sadly had to say goodbye to one of our eBook service suppliers, Cloud Library , so if you are trying to access the app you will find that it no longer works. Many apologies if you were mid-way through a book, these titles will become available again soon when  we launch a brand new service called Overdrive!  There will still be lots of eBooks and eAudio books to...

‪Doncaster Community Hub continues to provide help and support to vulnerable residents across the borough. Since opening a month ago The Community Hub has focused on supporting our most vulnerable residents. It has already helped so many people across Doncaster and with the lockdown being extended, the support offered by the Hub is being extended too. It will now be a central point...

The Doncaster Social Care Academy has been set up to recruit people to various paid roles across the adult social care sector in response to the ongoing coronavirus crisis. The academy will help get people quickly into a range of temporary roles. Jobs range from compassionate carers through to important supportive roles such as cleaners and cooks. The academy will...

  You can follow Coronavirus Doncaster updates on social media @CovidDoncaster or visit  https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/health-wellbeing/coronavirus-covid-19 Stay at home to stop Coronavirus spreading Everyone must stay at home to help stop the spread of Coronavirus. This includes people of all ages – even if you do not have any symptoms or other...

LIBRARY CLOSURE NOTICE Due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus)  ALL DONCASTER LIBRARIES are currently closed Further updates will be provided on our website and social media as soon as possible.  https://library.doncaster.gov.uk/ https://twitter.com/DoncasterLib https://www.facebook.com/DoncasterLib/ Any items...