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[Barnsley Libraries @BarnsleyLibs]

The Barnsley Book Festival is back for 2026!

With a whole load of brilliant events, speakers, authors and artists. Come and
join us!

Find out more here - https://t.co/wuZhawbe20

[Barnsley College @barnsleycollege]

Did you see our students' work at @BarnsleyLibs over the weekend?

Our Digital and Creative students showcased art inspired by the Libraries' travelling Story Shell - from a chess set of mythical creatures, to a stop-motion film.

[Pen & Sword Books @penswordbooks]

A date for your diary ✍🏻

Miners and the Great War, with @BElliottAuthor

📍@BarnsleyLibs
📆 Saturday 28 February, 11am-12:30pm
🎟️ https://t.co/3NZKvN6ZQE

[Great War Reading @GreatWar100Yrs]

A date for your diary ✍🏻

Miners and the Great War, with @BElliottAuthor

📍@BarnsleyLibs
📆 Saturday 28 February, 11am-12:30pm
🎟️ https://t.co/VpufBWlNb7

[Barnsley Libraries @BarnsleyLibs]

@IMcMillan @DigbyPaul Obviously we meant “full” of fun! I think we’re so exited we couldn’t get our words out, too busy having fun fun fun!

[Barnsley Libraries @BarnsleyLibs]

This morning Darfield Library was fun of poetry and fun, with @IMcMillan and local school children, celebrating the wonderful Time and Space exhibition! @DigbyPaul ✏️

[paul digby @DigbyPaul]

Great morning in Darfield with Jemma from @BarnsleyLibs and @IMcMillan plus a visit to the #mauricedobsonmuseum

[Amazelab @Amaze_Lab]

An honour to grace the Summer activity programme of @BarnsleyLibs working with the brilliant @plantletculture on Summer Reading Challenge workshops 😊🧪🌱🙌🏻 don’t forget to join us Saturday 9th September for the celebration event 👍🏻

https://t.co/wumSpwSMkq…

[Glenda Young, Author @flaming_nora]

Barnsley Lightbox on Saturday 25 October, 1-2pm. Cosy crimes set in Scarborough and gripping historical sagas. Book a place here: https://t.co/H7XWv4OgSY #authortalk @BarnsleyLibs #Barnsley

[Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust @BarnsleyMHT]

@BarnsleyLibs and @BarnsleyMuseums have proudly received the Libraries of Sanctuary and Museum of Sanctuary awards, recognising their commitment to creating safe spaces for all. The awards were presented at the council chambers, alongside pupils from St John the Baptist Primary.

[Amazelab @Amaze_Lab]

What a time we’ve had @BarnsleyLibs this afternoon as part of the #summerreadingchallenge ❤️🧪🌱📚
Creating our very own story gardens with the latest technology in plant growth all thanks to @plantletculture. Well done everyone 😃

[Amazelab @Amaze_Lab]

Emilia is having the best time growing her story garden, all part of this years #summerreadingchallenge activities @BarnsleyLibs 🙌🏻❤️🧪🌱
Make sure to join us at our celebration event Saturday 6th September. It’s free to attend but book here:

https://t.co/Wtq3jido8G

[Barnsley Libraries @BarnsleyLibs]

@IMcMillan Exciting times! 🙌🏻

[Barnsley Libraries @BarnsleyLibs]

@IMcMillan Thank you Ian, we couldn’t do it without you and the rest of the board being so supportive 🙌🏻

[Barnsley Libraries @BarnsleyLibs]

We’ve had the most wonderful evening with @Joannechocolat at the Library at the Lightbox, thank you Joanne for including us on your Vianne tour! 🍫

[Lee Tallant @leetallant1]

Great event @BarnsleyLibs this morning.
Barnsley,Newcastle,Chile,John Lennon
and a wooden key!Postcards from Santiago is the George Robledo story written by @SpencerVignes ,buy it⚽️

[Chris Brook @brookchrisbrook]

Good turn out in Barnsley for the George Robledo book launch.
Next up, Chilean Embassy, London - Tuesday 13th May https://t.co/RwVGovF74r
The book is available at https://t.co/wQNlxR40sQ
@TheBookVault07 @BarnsleyLibs @SpencerVignes

[Barnsley NHS Audiology Department @BHNFTAudiology]

Tomorrow (7th May) we will be holding the first of our three regular monthly outreach clinics. This one is at Library @ the Lightbox, Barnsley Town Centre. 10.00am to 2.00pm. We can help with minor hearing aid repairs, provide batteries and advice.
@barnshospital @BarnsleyLibs

[Spencer Vignes @SpencerVignes]

Attention Barnsley supporters. The Barnsley launch 'do' for 'Postcards From Santiago', my biography of George Robledo, the first overseas star of English football, is at Barnsley Library on Saturday 10 May, kick-off 11.30am. All welcome. Entry is free.