
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!
Children’s Book Donations and Library Support
Thanks to generous local support , Walton Community Library now has a surplus of children’s books. We are very grateful for the continued contributions from our community, which help us enhance our collection and offer a wider range of reading materials to young visitors.
Book Donation Process
When books are donated, our team carefully checks each one. If we receive a book we already have in our collection, we retain the copy in the best condition and offer the duplicate for sale to the public. This ensures that our library shelves always feature the highest quality books for our members.
Use of Proceeds
The money raised from selling these duplicate books is used to purchase new books and other essential items needed by the library. This process allows us to continually improve our resources and facilities for the benefit of our community.
Gratitude for Your Support
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our supporters. Your donations and ongoing encouragement make a tangible difference to Walton Community Library and help us provide a better service to everyone.

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
ROBIN HOOD.. in History . Thurs Oct 16th. A talk by Neal Rigby. Admission £3 at the door.
BEETLE DRIVE Thurs Oct 23rd 7pm
CHILDREN'S BOOK SALE and CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION during half term week.
CIRCUS SKILLS WORKSHOP and MAGIC BOOK SHOW Tues Oct28th afternoon FREE BUT BOOKING IS REQUIRED
XMAS WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP Tues Dec 9th @7pm £35 All materials included. Reserve your place with a deposit
XMAS TABLE-TOP FLORAL DECORATION WORKSHOP Mon Dec 22nd £30 All materials included. Reserve your place with a deposit
WE HOPE THAT OUR WALTON CALENDARS WILL BE ON SALE AT THE END OF OCTOBER
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.