There are 25 Libraries across Doncaster providing community hubs and access to literature for all ages both on and offline. A broad range of cultural activities takes place in libraries, including reading groups, arts & craft groups, author talk events, fitness classes, story time, poetry and singing session. 21 of the Doncaster libraries are led by communities and supported by Doncaster Council.
The children's library provides creative services for all children and young people from babies to teenagers including rhyme times, children's digital library, junior book clubs, author talks, homework zone and special events.
Doncaster Libraries also provides a comprehensive loan and advisory service to all LEA schools and academies in Doncaster.
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My Location
Central Library
Doncaster Central Library, Waterdale, Doncaster,
DN1 3JE
Telephone: 01302 734 314
Email: centrallibrary@doncaster.gov.uk
Website: https://library.doncaster.gov.uk/
My News
Space Chase Summer Reading Challenge / Wed 24 Jul 2019
Doncaster Libraries are please to announce that the national space themed Summer Reading Challenge has started. Take part with your child over the summer hoilday, sign up for FREE with Doncaster Libraries. Get FREE a...
July& August Doncaster Read one small step for man / Sat 20 Jul 2019
Doncaster Libraries are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first manned moon landing as part of the July/ August Doncaster Read. Apollo 11 launched on July 16th, 1969; its aim to make a manned landing on the mo...
Registration for Children’s Art Week 2019 is now open / Tue 23 Apr 2019
Anyone from the arts, cultural, education, or community sectors can get involved by holding a visual arts event during Children’s Week (Saturday 8 – Sunday 16 June). Your event could be a special edition of something...
My Events
Scawthorpe Community Day - Library Re-Opening / Thu 25 Apr 2019
Come to the grand re-opening of Scawthorpe Community Library on Thursday 25th April from 3pm - 6pm. All are welcome to this community day. Ed Miliband MP will be cutting he ribbon on the newly refurbished and modern ...
Author Talk - SHARON BENNETT CONNOLLY / Thu 21 Mar 2019
Interested in historical non-fiction? Book a ticket to this talk by Sharon Bennett Connolly. Sharon has studied history academically, for fun and worked as a tour guide at historical sites including Conisbrough Castle. ...
Author Talk PHAEDRA PATRICK / Thu 15 Nov 2018
Bestselling author Phaedra Patrick's debut novel, 'The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper', was a global success story, with publication in over twenty countries worldwide and film rights optioned in Hollywood. The book als...
My Opportunities
Volunteer at Doncaster Libraries / Fri 30 Nov 2018
Volunteers are very welcome to join in any of the 21 community led libraries across Doncaster. The opening of community libraries would not be achieved without the dedicated contribution of local people giving their time...