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Main Library: 01977 722085                                                                                   Library email: castlefordlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk 

Pumpkin Festival - Castleford Library

Call in to collected your pumpkin for Castleford Library's pumpkin-carving competition!

Collect at Castleford Library on Saturday 19th October, 10.00am - 3.00pm

Please return carvings by 3.00pm on Friday 25th October.

All pumpkins donated by Friends Of Castleford Library - FOCAL and local councillors.

Hello, Can You Hear Me?

We will be holding a fun launch event to mark the arrival of 'Hello, Can You Hear Me?' at Castleford Library!

Pick up the dial phone and listen to an amazing story from our District's past!

Saturday 12th October

11.00am -11.30am

Castleford Library

Booking essential, visit the library or call 01977 722 085

Batch Cooking Session

Join Castleford Library to learn about the benefits of batch cooking and explore some recipes!

All ingredients provided!

- 27th September 2024

- 1.00 - 2:30pm

- Castleford Library

For ages 18+ only.

Castleford 'Then and Now'
2025 Calendar

The new Castleford Then and Now 2025 calendar is now available for purchase from the library.

Priced at £6

The ideal Christmas present!

'Write Like a Roman' at the Museum

Tuesday 28th, Thursday 30th and Friday 31st* May 
10am to 3pm

Write like a Roman starts tomorrow Tuesday 28 May!

Tuesday 28, Thursday 30 and Friday 31* May

10am to 3pm

Free and no booking required.

Seals, stamps and styli! Learn to write like a Roman with us this half term.

Discover how the Romans kept their post private.

Try your skill at decoding the Roman milestone.

Make your own sealed letter and try writing on a wax tablet.

*Friday 31st May is a SEND session:

SEND groups are always welcome at all of our sessions.

We are also running this SEND session for visitors who benefit from a more relaxed atmosphere.

The session will be run with more sensory activities and more focus on independent learning.

There will also be a lower light level. There will be a sensory tent and ear defenders available.

This event is part of #WordFest and OurYear2024.

Acclaimed author Jacquie Rogers visits Library.

 Saturday 1st Jun 4.00pm - 5:30pm at Castleford Library

Acclaimed author Jacquie Rogers will be visiting #CastlefordLibrary!
She will talk about her creative process and answer questions from the audience!

There will also be a book signing.

 Sat 1st Jun 4.00pm - 5:30pm Castleford Library 
 £5

Booking required so visit:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wakefield-council/t-noyleem
 

Roman Festival at Castleford Library and Museum

Sat 1st June 2024
10:00 - 15:00
Free

Get ready for Castleford Roman Festival next weekend with our online articles and activities!

From archaeology blogs, to digital jigsaws, craft vlogs and recipes, bring Lagentium to life at home.

https://bit.ly/RomanCastleford

We'd love to know which articles or activities you enjoyed most - tell us in the comments!

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