Kirklees Libraries

01/06/2026

We're looking forward to the Ready, Set, School event at The Chestnut Centre this Wednesday! If your little one is starting school this September it'd be great to see you there.
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✨ READY, SET, SCHOOL✨

We know starting school can feel exciting, emotional and sometimes a little overwhelming for both children and parents… so we’re bringing together local services, advice, activities and support all in one place to help make the transition easier 🌈

Wednesday 3rd June
Chestnut Centre
1:00PM – 3:30PM
Refreshments provided
💙 FREE event everyone welcome!

Come along for:
✨ Fun activities for children
✨ Practical workshops & advice
✨ Speech & language support
✨ Toileting & self-care tips
✨ Behaviour & routine support
✨ Sleep & wellbeing advice
✨ School forms & transition support
✨ Free school meals & wraparound care information
✨ SEND guidance
✨ Dental & oral health support
✨ School uniform support/exchange
✨ Meet local services and ask questions

No question is too small ❤️

Whether your child is already confident or you’re feeling unsure where to start, this event is here to support YOU and your child every step of the way 🌟

Please share with any families with children starting school soon 💫

We can’t wait to welcome you all!

01/06/2026

If you find books with larger print easier to read, we have quite a collection. Search our online catalogue using 'Large Print' at: https://tinyurl.com/3vhz7m8x or ask at any of our ReadingSight.org.uk

01/06/2026

Welcome to KR Talking News Edition 153!


In this edition, we’ll bring you the news from around the region, a feature on the Huddersfield Luddites, we’ll celebrate some of our listener birthdays and the Talking News Federation will bring us a feature all about World Music Day on 21st June.

Listen to the latest edition using our online audio player:
https://www.upload.hear.media/player/?tn=kirkleestn

01/06/2026

During fortnight we'll be highlighting Accessible Reading and the important role that alternative formats and accessible library services play in ensuring that all our readers can find the book they want, in the format they need/choose. Courtesy of a free Library membership.

29/05/2026

Our busy Gruffalo musical workshop was a huge hit this morning with everyone creating some wonderful sounds to accompany the story. We still have one more workshop at Cleckheaton Library this afternoon. If you'd like to join us for our 'The Visible Sounds' session this afternoon then just call in. We start at 1pm - hopefully see you there!

28/05/2026

Stuck for a fun family activity tomorrow afternoon? Come along to our free musical workshop at Cleckheaton Library, featuring the beautiful picture book The Visible Sounds. Book your free place at www.ticketsource.com/kirkleeslibraries

This event is part of The National Year Of Reading 2026.

22/05/2026

There's a great musical workshop coming up at Cleckheaton Library next week as part of . Book your free place at
www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkleeslibraries

21/05/2026

Looking for something to do why not come along to one of our creating comics event with an fabulous illustrator Guy. Its free all materials provided and a great chance to have a go at drawing a comic. Tickets still available for Tuesday 26th May 2:30-4pm at Kirkburton Library and Thursday 28th May 10:30-12 at Marsden Library. Children over 7 years and accompanied by an adult.
Book at https://www.ticketsource.com/kirkleeslibraries

21/05/2026

Library Hub will close for a few days on Saturday May 23, as we're having a new carpet laid.

We will re-open at 10.00am on Thursday May 28. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

Details of the opening times of all Libraries can be found at: https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/libraries/our-libraries/locations-and-opening-times.aspx

20/05/2026

Free Forensic Science event for adults and children over 16. Don't let kids have all the fun! Come to Holmfirth Library at 10am-11.30am on Saturday 23rd May to step into the role of a crime scene investigator. Learn different techniques to inspire your career, your writing or just for fun! Please book a free ticket at www.ticketsource.com/kirkleeslibraries