FOCAL
Welcome to Friends Of Castleford Library (FOCAL)
We are a group of friendly people who are so passionate about our local library, that we befriended it!
FOCAL Aims:
Promote and raise the profile of Castleford Library.
Organise activities and events of local and community interest.
Attract new members and encourage all sections of the community to be represented.
Latest Library Events:
Click the image above.
Library Opening Hours:
Day: Time:
Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday Closed
Library resources:
Collection of fiction and non-fiction books, including large print and talking books borrowing.
Fiction and non-fiction books in foreign languages.
Variety of 'quick picks' and easy access popular material.
Reference and information material.
Newspapers.
Community information.
Local history collection.
Sound and vision collection - DVD rental.
Facilities and Services:
Local study area with the latest 'touch screen' digital microfilm readers.
14 free access computers and internet - Microsoft Office.
Free access to: Ancestry.com and Find My Past.
Self-service checkout.
Colour printing and photocopying, A4 and A3 sizes.
Faxing.
Quiet reading and study area.
Free WIFI.
Library Events around the district:
Upcoming Local Events and Activities.
To access please click here
To access the published Library events planned for Castleford library, click on the above link and then on the website, use the drop down to select Castleford Library.
Your District Newsletter:
To access please click here
To receive the latest general district notifications and emails from Wakefield Council, click on the above link and enter your name and email address.
Meet the Officers
Here are 3 of our officers with their own personal stories:
Dave Wilders
Chair
I established Friends of Castleford Library in 1998 to give the people of Castleford an opportunity to have their say on the future of Castleford Library and to be active members of the community.
This group will help enable the community to have access to projects and activities within our Library for the benefit of everyone in Castleford.
Terry Ratcliffe
Secretary
I joined FOCAL after meeting the group through my role in the library service where, as an officer, one of my roles was to liaise with and help friend's groups within the service. I had the pleasure to work with the Cas group and, as I was nearing retirement from the Council, volunteered to join them after seeing the work they had done supporting the library and the community.
Tony Wallis
Treasurer
I have been a Founder member since 1998 even before I became a local Ward Councillor.
I believe that libraries are a very important and valuable local asset and are an essential part of the community delivering not only books but services necessary for modern life.
We work hard to support our library in every way we can.
Contact us
E-mail: contact.us.focal@gmail.com
Address:
Friends of Castleford Library,
Carlton Street
Castleford WF10 1BB
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