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Libraries and Neighbourhood Hubs

In this section

  1. Aston Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  2. Brinsworth Community Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  3. Dinnington Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  4. Greasbrough Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  5. Kimberworth Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  6. Kiveton Park Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  7. Maltby Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  8. Mowbray Gardens Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  9. Rawmarsh Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  10. Riverside Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  11. Swinton Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  12. Thorpe Hesley Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  13. Thurcroft Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  14. You are here: Wath Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  15. Wickersley Library and Neighbourhood Hub

Wath Library and Neighbourhood Hub

Temporary relocation

Wath Library and Neighbourhood Hub will be closed from Saturday 3 May. Your nearest alternative libraries are:

  • Rawmarsh Library and Neighbourhood Hub
  • Swinton Library and Neighbourhood Hub

If you wish to speak to a member of staff during the closed period please contact the Central library at Riverside House on 01709 823606

Wath Library will reopen in it's temporary location at 4 Sandygate (previously the Adrian Allen Training Academy) as normal on Monday 2 June.

For more information about the relocation please use the link below:

Wath library to temporarily relocate as work on new building forges ahead

Address Montgomery Square, Wath, Rotherham,  S63 7RZ
Map
Telephone Call the library on 01709 873542
Hours
  • Monday 9am to 5pm 
  • Tuesday 9am to 5pm 
  • Wednesday 9am to 5pm 
  • Thursday 9am to 7pm 
  • Friday 9am to 5pm 
  • Saturday 9am to 1pm 
  • Sunday Closed
Order and Collect

Customers can still use the Order and Collect Service at Riverside House and all other libraries.

Please visit rotherham.gov.uk/libraries-order for more information.

Accessibility
  • Ramp access suitable for wheelchairs
  • Automatic entrance doors
  • Library offers access to lift
  • Registered assistance dogs welcome
  • Induction loop facility
  • Car park with marked bay for disabled users
  • Breastfeeding friendly premises

View Accessibility Guide

Renewals Manage your library account online
Browse the catalogue Browse the catalogue
Computers Find out about computer facilities
Free Wifi Yes
Activities

Please contact your local library to find out when our weekly activities / events will take place.

Monday

  • Messy Play (11:00 - 12:00) - For children aged 0-2 years. Baby and Toddler messy play group. Charges apply. To book please contact Lara on 07702066340
  • Messy Play (13:00 - 14:30) - For children aged 3-5 years. Toddlers messy play group. Charges apply. To book please contact Lara on 07702066340
  • Lego Club (15:00 - 16:00) - Free drop in Lego play session, including building challenges. No booking required.

Tuesday

  • Toddle Time (9:30 -11:00) - Baby and toddler group with toys and games. Term time only. No pre-booking required. Charges apply.
  • Open Arms (9:30 - 15:30) - Fortnightly (check with staff which week) Free advice and support drop-in session no need to book. Advice & support provided on (Cost of living, money management, energy advice and support, and Digital Support. The support is provided by Rotherham Federation, Citizen Advice and Laser Credit Union.
  • Rhyme time (11:00 - 12:00) - Free drop-in session for babies and toddlers, no need to book. Includes Rhythm and rhymes, stories, and linked activities.

Wednesday

  • Quilting Group (9:30 - 11:30) - Quilting, knitting, hard and machine sewing social group sharing helpful hints and tips.
  • Makerspace (15:45 - 16:45) - Creative activities each week that encourage tinkering, play and open-minded exploration for children aged 6 -11 years. Booking essential. This is a free event.

Thursday

  • RNID Hearing Aid Support and Advice (10:30 - 12:00) - Free monthly session (third Thursday of each month) to assist anyone with hearing impairment advice or hearing aid repairs. Drop-in session. No pre-booking required.
  • Mini Melodies (13:15 - 14:00) - Stimulating and engaging youngsters through live music, creative movement and music making. Term time only. £4 per session. For ages 0-5. Email for more details music@rotherham.gov.uk
  • Yoga Class (17:45 - 18:45) - For all ability levels. £6 per session. Pre-booking required to book please contact Cheryl on 07598133191
  • Councillor Surgery (17:30 - 18:30) - Free drop-in session to speak with a local councillor on any matters you are concerned with. Surgeries are not every week, contact councillors directly for next meeting: sheila.cowen@rotherham.gov.uk & dave.jackson@rotherham.gov.uk

Friday

  • Family History Group (10:00 - 12:00) - Learn how to research your family's history and fill in the blanks in your family tree. Free to join (with optional payment for refreshments). No need to pre-book
  • Age UK Social Wellbeing Session (10:30 -12:30) - Free monthly session with a different activity/ theme each month. Check with staff for details. No need to pre book.
  • Readers Group (13:30 - 14:30) - Free monthly meeting to share opinions on the title for that month. This group is currently full. Please feel free to register your interest with a member of staff and we will contact you when we have availability.

Saturday

  • Lego Club (10:00 - 12:00) - Free drop in Lego play session which includes challenges, no booking required.

 See our one-off events

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