Welcome to Walton Community Library !
We have links with Wakefield Library services but are a volunteer-led, independent library with free membership available to everyone. We have a great selection of books and jigsaws to loan, free Wi-Fi and public computers, plus photocopying and printing at a small cost. There are board books and toys for our youngest members, and an interesting selection of books for school-age borrowers.
WCL also arranges many regular meetings and groups, plus special events in the village throughout the year. We have strong support from Working for Walton, the Parish Council, our churches, the New Inn and Walton Club.
We do not receive any regular financial support, but rely on donations and fundraising events to keep our library open.
If you are able to donate, please visit
https://bit.ly/WCLDonate
http://www.waltonlibrarydonate.org.uk
or donate some of your time! We need volunteer librarians , plus people with financial/ business/educational/ IT backgrounds!
Charles Waterton House Almond Avenue Walton Wakefield WF2 6UA 01924 917627 waltoncommunitylibrary@gmail.com Reg Charity No. 1154607
Opening Hours
We are closed on Good Friday , Bank Holiday Mondays and over Christmas and New Year.
| Monday | 2 pm | 5 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am | 1 pm |
| Tuesday | 2 pm | 5 pm |
| Wednesday | 2 pm | 5 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am | 1 pm |
| Thursday | 2 pm | 5 pm |
| Friday | 2 pm | 5 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am | 1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed |
Upcoming Events
The Library hosts a number of events each week. You can see a full calendar using the link below.
MONDAYS
Cycling Group 9.15 am ( meet at New Inn) About 20 miles. Contact Richard on 07908 938 870
Toddlers Storytime 10-11.15am (Term time only)
Walton Singers 7-8.30pm
TUESDAYS
Bingo night first Tuesday of the month
WEDNESDAYS
Bridge for established players 10-12noon ( upstairs)
TLC Craft group 7-9pm
THURSDAYS
Nordic Walking Group meet 9.15 for 9.30. Variable locations. Contact Colin on 07802 181659 for details.
FRIDAYS
Novices Cycling Group usually 9.30 meet at New Inn. Contact Phil on 07443 258 534
Book Club 7pm on first Fridays ( except September 2025 when it is on Thursday 4th!)
Whist 7pm 2nd + 4th Fridays £3 per person
BRASS BAND CONCERT with The Phoenix Band Fri Sept 5th 7pm at ST PAUL'S CHURCH on The Balk Tickets £6 from the library
WINE EVENING - Fri Sept 19th at 7pm - wines from Southern France- Tickets £10.
QUIZ NIGHT Thurs Sept 25th 7pm. Our Quiz Master is John Manners. Tickets £5
CHOIR CONCERTS x2 Sat Sept 27th and repeated on Mon Sept 29th at ST PAUL'S CHURCH on The Balk. Tickets £5 from the library
Also see our Facebook page using the link on the left!!
FULL LIBRARY CALENDAR
The independent COSY NOOK CAFE inside our library is now open!
Mon- Fri 9.30 till 2.30 and Saturdays 10am till 1pm
https://www.cosynookcafe.co.uk or on Facebook @the.cosy.nook.cafe.2024
Click on a calendar entry for further details.