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.
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
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
Whist 7pm 2nd + 4th Fridays £3 per person
SUMMER READING CHALLENGE for primary-age children. Register at the library, gain stickers and activity sheets and win a medal and certificate for reading 6 books!! Commences 20th July and books should be returned by Sept 7th. Walton Primary Academy pupils will then have a special presentation assembly and other children will be invited to an event at the library
PHOTO COMPETITION closing date is August 31st. Photos should be LANDSCAPE orientation and RECOGNISABLY taken within the Walton boundary. A maximum of 3 entries per person to be sent to waltonshots@gmail.com There will be then be a public display and vote to select the pictures for our 2025 village calendar!
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.