Merry Christmas to all who celebrate


In 2023 the Friends of Batley Library installed a bird feeder on the window of the children’s library. We did this so that children could watch the birds and we could encourage local wildlife to flourish. What we didn’t realise was quite how many of our feathered visitors were on the British Ornithology Trust’s red…
Kirklees Library Adventures has now launched across Kirklees! Children, or Library Adventurers, can take part at any library in Kirklees. Your quest is to journey through your Library Adventures pack with six fantastic themes to explore. The Adventurer pack is full of fun crafts, reading suggestions, facts, and creative activities. You can collect stickers, bookmarks,…
Mini Stories and Poems Theme: Library Sounds We are inviting children to share short stories or poems inspired by the sounds of the library. What do you hear when you visit the library?Pages turning, keyboards tapping, quiet footsteps, whispered conversations, the beep of the scanner, or the sound of a story being read aloud. How…
At the heart of Batley, there’s a quiet but powerful publication bringing people together, celebrating local life, and reminding us that community still matters. That publication is Together in Batley – and right now, it needs your help. Together in Batley is more than just a magazine. It’s a free, feel-good print and online publication…
🌸 Exciting News! Monthly Online Women’s Support Group 🌸 We are thrilled to announce the launch of our monthly online women’s support group for women affected by drug and alcohol use—whether it’s their own or that of a loved one. 💜 Starting this Thursday at 1:30 PM, this is a safe, confidential, and supportive space…
by Clare Hurst Being a volunteer at Batley Library has truly helped me grow so much its given me confidence strength and dertermination and i have finally found myself again with the support of all the staff who have truly been incredible and i cant thank them enough for everything they have done for me…