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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.

 

 

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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

 

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.