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
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
Whist 7pm 2nd + 4th Fridays £3 per person
Meet the Author -story session Tues April 15th 3-5pm. For primary age children and their grown-ups., Listen to stories about a naughty cat and make a cat-face!
'OUR EXTRAORDINARY SQUIRE WATERTON' Thurs April 17th 7pm. An illustrated talk by local author and historian Barbara Phipps. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AT SILVERTINI RESTAURANT AND BAR ( previously The Park Grill) at Waterton Park Golf Club WF2 6QL Admission £5 at the door.
QUIZ NIGHT Thurs April 24th 7pm with Quizmaster John Manners. Tickets from the library at £5 each which includes a glass of wine/juice
FUN RUN ' Legging it for the Library' Bank Holiday Monday May 5th Our HQ is at Crofton Sidings and then running through the nature park. 5K runs with/without canine companions, plus children's runs. Book now at https://racebest.com/races/wetgv
SINGALONG WITH THE UKULELE GROUP Weds May 21st 7pm. No charge but donations welcome!
CHILDREN'S SUMMER CRAFT MORNING Sat May 24th. Drop-in from 10.30-12noon. For accompanied primary age children.
'CELEBRATING ANOTHER YEAR!' Everyone is welcome at our AGM on Tues May 27th Please note this is in the VILLAGE HALL.
WINE EVENING Fri May 30th. Tickets £10 ( available at the end of April)
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.