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Follow us for news, reviews & events, plus oodles of free online resources, learning courses & historical photographs!
🔗 https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/libraries
The Winter Mini Reading Challenge is back!
Children can read 3 or more books and receive digital rewards!
For full details and to sign up, visit: www.wintermini.org.uk
#WinterMiniChallenge #StoryGarden #Books #Christmas
Children can read 3 or more books and receive digital rewards!
For full details and to sign up, visit: www.wintermini.org.uk
#WinterMiniChallenge #StoryGarden #Books #Christmas
December 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The Winter Mini Reading Challenge is back!
Children can read 3 or more books and receive digital rewards!
For full details and to sign up, visit: www.wintermini.org.uk
#WinterMiniChallenge #StoryGarden #Books #Christmas
Children can read 3 or more books and receive digital rewards!
For full details and to sign up, visit: www.wintermini.org.uk
#WinterMiniChallenge #StoryGarden #Books #Christmas
December 25, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Reposted by Wakefield Libraries
Fancy some fun festive facts about holly from our Medieval Herb Garden volunteers?
Of course you do!
1) Did you know that this big, beautiful plant overlooking the Medieval Herb Garden at Pontefract Castle is our holly tree?
Holly can grow as tall as 25 m / 80 ft!
(1 / 5)
Of course you do!
1) Did you know that this big, beautiful plant overlooking the Medieval Herb Garden at Pontefract Castle is our holly tree?
Holly can grow as tall as 25 m / 80 ft!
(1 / 5)
December 19, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Fancy some fun festive facts about holly from our Medieval Herb Garden volunteers?
Of course you do!
1) Did you know that this big, beautiful plant overlooking the Medieval Herb Garden at Pontefract Castle is our holly tree?
Holly can grow as tall as 25 m / 80 ft!
(1 / 5)
Of course you do!
1) Did you know that this big, beautiful plant overlooking the Medieval Herb Garden at Pontefract Castle is our holly tree?
Holly can grow as tall as 25 m / 80 ft!
(1 / 5)
Did you know in Ukraine spiders are considered a symbol of good luck at Christmas time.
#DidYouKnow #Christmas #Facts #Ukraine #Spiders
#DidYouKnow #Christmas #Facts #Ukraine #Spiders
December 23, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Did you know in Ukraine spiders are considered a symbol of good luck at Christmas time.
#DidYouKnow #Christmas #Facts #Ukraine #Spiders
#DidYouKnow #Christmas #Facts #Ukraine #Spiders
December 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Did you know Donner and Blitzen were originally named Dunder and Blixem!
#DidYouKnow #Christmas #Facts #Reindeer #Santa
#DidYouKnow #Christmas #Facts #Reindeer #Santa
December 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Did you know Donner and Blitzen were originally named Dunder and Blixem!
#DidYouKnow #Christmas #Facts #Reindeer #Santa
#DidYouKnow #Christmas #Facts #Reindeer #Santa
On this week in reading history...
December 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
On this week in reading history...
🔎 Wakefield Library members have access to the fabulous uLibrary website!
Why not have a listen to some classic Christie Christmas capers?
To access, visit and sign in at wakefield.ulverscroftulibrary.com
#uLibrary #Libraries #BookSky #AudioBooks #AgathaChristie
Why not have a listen to some classic Christie Christmas capers?
To access, visit and sign in at wakefield.ulverscroftulibrary.com
#uLibrary #Libraries #BookSky #AudioBooks #AgathaChristie
December 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🔎 Wakefield Library members have access to the fabulous uLibrary website!
Why not have a listen to some classic Christie Christmas capers?
To access, visit and sign in at wakefield.ulverscroftulibrary.com
#uLibrary #Libraries #BookSky #AudioBooks #AgathaChristie
Why not have a listen to some classic Christie Christmas capers?
To access, visit and sign in at wakefield.ulverscroftulibrary.com
#uLibrary #Libraries #BookSky #AudioBooks #AgathaChristie
Did you know in 1965 the astronauts aboard Gemini 6A played 'Jingle Bells', making it the first song played in space!
#DidYouKnow #Facts #Christmas #Space #Astronauts #JingleBells
#DidYouKnow #Facts #Christmas #Space #Astronauts #JingleBells
December 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Did you know in 1965 the astronauts aboard Gemini 6A played 'Jingle Bells', making it the first song played in space!
#DidYouKnow #Facts #Christmas #Space #Astronauts #JingleBells
#DidYouKnow #Facts #Christmas #Space #Astronauts #JingleBells
On this day in 1804 Benjamin Disraeli was born.
The twice Prime Minister was also an accomplished writer. Arguably his most famous book was 'Sybil' (1845) about the problems facing the working people of Britain at the time.
#OnThisDay #Anniversary #Victorians #History
The twice Prime Minister was also an accomplished writer. Arguably his most famous book was 'Sybil' (1845) about the problems facing the working people of Britain at the time.
#OnThisDay #Anniversary #Victorians #History
December 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
On this day in 1804 Benjamin Disraeli was born.
The twice Prime Minister was also an accomplished writer. Arguably his most famous book was 'Sybil' (1845) about the problems facing the working people of Britain at the time.
#OnThisDay #Anniversary #Victorians #History
The twice Prime Minister was also an accomplished writer. Arguably his most famous book was 'Sybil' (1845) about the problems facing the working people of Britain at the time.
#OnThisDay #Anniversary #Victorians #History
Did you know William the Conqueror was the only British monarch crowned on Christmas Day!
During the ceremony his guards started a fight with the crowd and part of Westminster Abbey was burned. Apparently William looked terrified.
During the ceremony his guards started a fight with the crowd and part of Westminster Abbey was burned. Apparently William looked terrified.
December 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Did you know William the Conqueror was the only British monarch crowned on Christmas Day!
During the ceremony his guards started a fight with the crowd and part of Westminster Abbey was burned. Apparently William looked terrified.
During the ceremony his guards started a fight with the crowd and part of Westminster Abbey was burned. Apparently William looked terrified.
#WakefieldLibrary This morning our borrowers came in from the cold and built Rocking Snowpeople. Chilled morning of arts and craft. #ReadingAgency
December 20, 2025 at 2:58 PM
#WakefieldLibrary This morning our borrowers came in from the cold and built Rocking Snowpeople. Chilled morning of arts and craft. #ReadingAgency
#ReadingAgencey craft morning building Rocking Snowmen. #Wakefieldlibrary. Chilled out and getting ready for #Christmas
December 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
#ReadingAgencey craft morning building Rocking Snowmen. #Wakefieldlibrary. Chilled out and getting ready for #Christmas
Today's Lines at Lunchtime is 'Another Night Before Christmas' by Carol Ann Duffy!
#LinesAtLunchtime #Libraries #BookSky #CarolAnnDuffy #Poetry
#LinesAtLunchtime #Libraries #BookSky #CarolAnnDuffy #Poetry
December 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Today's Lines at Lunchtime is 'Another Night Before Christmas' by Carol Ann Duffy!
#LinesAtLunchtime #Libraries #BookSky #CarolAnnDuffy #Poetry
#LinesAtLunchtime #Libraries #BookSky #CarolAnnDuffy #Poetry
Christmas Elf says Be #Green at #wakefieldlibrary! Recycle your batteries whilst picking up a book. #WakefieldRecycles
December 20, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Christmas Elf says Be #Green at #wakefieldlibrary! Recycle your batteries whilst picking up a book. #WakefieldRecycles
On this day in 1983 Taylor Jenkins Reid was born.
Before becoming a famous writer, Reid worked in the LA film industry in casting and writing. She shot to fame with several novels published in the 2010s and 2020s. Her books are popular in our libraries!
#OnThisDay #SevenHusbandsOfEvelynHugo
Before becoming a famous writer, Reid worked in the LA film industry in casting and writing. She shot to fame with several novels published in the 2010s and 2020s. Her books are popular in our libraries!
#OnThisDay #SevenHusbandsOfEvelynHugo
December 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
On this day in 1983 Taylor Jenkins Reid was born.
Before becoming a famous writer, Reid worked in the LA film industry in casting and writing. She shot to fame with several novels published in the 2010s and 2020s. Her books are popular in our libraries!
#OnThisDay #SevenHusbandsOfEvelynHugo
Before becoming a famous writer, Reid worked in the LA film industry in casting and writing. She shot to fame with several novels published in the 2010s and 2020s. Her books are popular in our libraries!
#OnThisDay #SevenHusbandsOfEvelynHugo
The Winter Mini Reading Challenge is back!
Children can read 3 or more books and receive digital rewards!
For full details and to sign up, visit: www.wintermini.org.uk
#WinterMiniChallenge #StoryGarden #Books #Christmas
Children can read 3 or more books and receive digital rewards!
For full details and to sign up, visit: www.wintermini.org.uk
#WinterMiniChallenge #StoryGarden #Books #Christmas
December 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The Winter Mini Reading Challenge is back!
Children can read 3 or more books and receive digital rewards!
For full details and to sign up, visit: www.wintermini.org.uk
#WinterMiniChallenge #StoryGarden #Books #Christmas
Children can read 3 or more books and receive digital rewards!
For full details and to sign up, visit: www.wintermini.org.uk
#WinterMiniChallenge #StoryGarden #Books #Christmas
Did you know Gerald Ford's favourite film of all time was Home Alone (made 13 years after he was president)!
#DidYouKnow #Christmas #Films #HomeAlone #GeraldFord
#DidYouKnow #Christmas #Films #HomeAlone #GeraldFord
December 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Did you know Gerald Ford's favourite film of all time was Home Alone (made 13 years after he was president)!
#DidYouKnow #Christmas #Films #HomeAlone #GeraldFord
#DidYouKnow #Christmas #Films #HomeAlone #GeraldFord
#Christmas is coming!
#Santa has been visiting #Wakefieldlibrary with a big sack full of presents for toddlers🎄🎁❄☃️
Many thanks from our little visitors for lovely #Story Times throughout the year 🤗📚
#Santa has been visiting #Wakefieldlibrary with a big sack full of presents for toddlers🎄🎁❄☃️
Many thanks from our little visitors for lovely #Story Times throughout the year 🤗📚
December 19, 2025 at 11:04 AM
#Christmas is coming!
#Santa has been visiting #Wakefieldlibrary with a big sack full of presents for toddlers🎄🎁❄☃️
Many thanks from our little visitors for lovely #Story Times throughout the year 🤗📚
#Santa has been visiting #Wakefieldlibrary with a big sack full of presents for toddlers🎄🎁❄☃️
Many thanks from our little visitors for lovely #Story Times throughout the year 🤗📚
On this day in 1984 Ted Hughes became Poet Laureate.
Hughes was one of Britain's most famous poets and novelists. His poetry was mostly themed around nature, wildlife and Yorkshire dialect.
#OnThisDay #Poetry #TedHughes #PoetLaureate #Yorkshire
Hughes was one of Britain's most famous poets and novelists. His poetry was mostly themed around nature, wildlife and Yorkshire dialect.
#OnThisDay #Poetry #TedHughes #PoetLaureate #Yorkshire
December 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
On this day in 1984 Ted Hughes became Poet Laureate.
Hughes was one of Britain's most famous poets and novelists. His poetry was mostly themed around nature, wildlife and Yorkshire dialect.
#OnThisDay #Poetry #TedHughes #PoetLaureate #Yorkshire
Hughes was one of Britain's most famous poets and novelists. His poetry was mostly themed around nature, wildlife and Yorkshire dialect.
#OnThisDay #Poetry #TedHughes #PoetLaureate #Yorkshire
December 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Here's a picture of people enjoying a Christmas party, in the parish centre of Saint Ignatius Roman Catholic Church, Ossett, sometime during the 1960s.
You can view these pictures and more like them here: www.twixtaireandcalder.org.uk
#Christmas #Past #History #Heritage #Pictures #Photographs
You can view these pictures and more like them here: www.twixtaireandcalder.org.uk
#Christmas #Past #History #Heritage #Pictures #Photographs
December 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Here's a picture of people enjoying a Christmas party, in the parish centre of Saint Ignatius Roman Catholic Church, Ossett, sometime during the 1960s.
You can view these pictures and more like them here: www.twixtaireandcalder.org.uk
#Christmas #Past #History #Heritage #Pictures #Photographs
You can view these pictures and more like them here: www.twixtaireandcalder.org.uk
#Christmas #Past #History #Heritage #Pictures #Photographs
On this day in 1870 Hector Hugh Munroe, better known as his pen name, Saki was born. The son of a policemen in present day Myanmar, he became a famous short story writer. Critics and readers loved how he satirised Edwardian society.
December 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
On this day in 1870 Hector Hugh Munroe, better known as his pen name, Saki was born. The son of a policemen in present day Myanmar, he became a famous short story writer. Critics and readers loved how he satirised Edwardian society.
You've heard of T-Rex and Triceratops, but have you heard of Bisticeratops and Yuxisaurus?
Our good friends at @comicsplus.bsky.social have a series of graphic novels about dinosaurs who are not movie star famous!
For instructions to access and use, visit: bit.ly/WFDigitalOffer
#ReadAllTheComics
Our good friends at @comicsplus.bsky.social have a series of graphic novels about dinosaurs who are not movie star famous!
For instructions to access and use, visit: bit.ly/WFDigitalOffer
#ReadAllTheComics
December 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
You've heard of T-Rex and Triceratops, but have you heard of Bisticeratops and Yuxisaurus?
Our good friends at @comicsplus.bsky.social have a series of graphic novels about dinosaurs who are not movie star famous!
For instructions to access and use, visit: bit.ly/WFDigitalOffer
#ReadAllTheComics
Our good friends at @comicsplus.bsky.social have a series of graphic novels about dinosaurs who are not movie star famous!
For instructions to access and use, visit: bit.ly/WFDigitalOffer
#ReadAllTheComics
Did you know since 2017, writer Jane Austen have been on the back of the British 10 pound note!
#DidYouKnow #Facts #BookSky #JaneAusten #Money #British
#DidYouKnow #Facts #BookSky #JaneAusten #Money #British
December 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Did you know since 2017, writer Jane Austen have been on the back of the British 10 pound note!
#DidYouKnow #Facts #BookSky #JaneAusten #Money #British
#DidYouKnow #Facts #BookSky #JaneAusten #Money #British