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Libraries, leisure centres, and museums

Libraries

  • Brinsworth Library and Neighbourhood Hub will close on Tuesday 23 December at 6pm and will reopen on Monday 5 January 2026 at its usual time.
  • Mowbray Gardens Library and Neighbourhood Hub will close on Wednesday 24 December at 5pm and will reopen on Friday 2 January at its usual opening time.

The following libraries will close on Tuesday 23 December at the below times and will reopen on Friday 2 January 2026 at their usual opening time:

  • Greasbrough Library and Neighbourhood Hub at 5pm
  • Kimberworth Library and Neighbourhood Hub at 1pm
  • Kiveton Park Library and Neighbourhood Hub at 1pm
  • Thorpe Hesley Library and Neighbourhood Hub at 4:30pm
  • Thurcroft Library and Neighbourhood Hub at 5pm

The following libraries will close on Wednesday 24 December at 5:30pm and will reopen on Friday 2 January 2026 at their usual opening time:

  • Aston Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  • Dinnington Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  • Maltby Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  • Rawmarsh Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  • Riverside House Library and Neighbourhood Hub

The follow libraries will close on Wednesday 24 December at the below times and reopen on Friday 2 January 2026 at 9am:

  • Swinton Library and Neighbourhood Hub at 5pm
  • Wath Library and Neighbourhood Hub at 5pm
  • Wickersley Library and Neighbourhood Hub at 1pm

Leisure Centres

  • Wednesday 24 December: Open from 8am to 2pm
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Friday 26 December: Closed
  • Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 December: Open from 8am to 4pm
  • Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 December: Open as normal
  • Wednesday 31 December: Open from 8am to 2pm
  • Thursday 1 January 2026: Closed
  • Friday 2 January 2026: Open as normal

Herringthorpe Stadium

  • Monday 22 to Tuesday 23 December: Open 5pm to 9pm
  • Wednesday 24 December: Closed
  • Saturday 3 January: Reopen from 9am to 12pm

Clifton Park Museum

  • Clifton Park Museum will be open on Wednesday 24 December until 1pm with the last admission at 12:30pm.
  • The Museum will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
  • Re-opening on Saturday 27 December to Wednesday 31 December closing at 4pm with the last admission at 3:30pm.
  • The Museum will be closed on New Years Day and will re-open on Friday 2 January 2026 at 10am to 4pm.

The Walker Café

  • The Walker Café will stop serving at 12.30pm on Wednesday 24 December.
  • The Café will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
  • Re-opening on Saturday 27 December to Wednesday 31 December closing at 3.30pm.
  • The café will be closed on New Years Day and will re-open on Friday 2 January 2026 at 10am to 3:30pm.

Archives and Local Studies Search Room

  • The Archives will close at 12.30pm on Wednesday 24 December and re-open on Friday 2 January 2026 at 10am to 4pm.
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