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Discover library venues for families. Check opening hours, facilities, and age suitability.

18 places to visit with the kids

The Leeds Library

A historic and welcoming independent library in Leeds city centre with a beautiful collection and family-friendly atmosphere.

Farsley Library

A warm, welcoming community library with a colourful children's area, play resources, and regular events including Rhyme Time. Wheelchair accessible with toilets and baby-changing on site.

Leeds Central Library

Free Victorian library with excellent children's area, activities and beautiful historic architecture in Leeds city centre.

All agesFreeIndoor

Leeds Central Library

4.6(203)

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Goole Library

A clean, welcoming library with an excellent children's section, plus a museum and helpfully knowledgeable staff. You can also reserve books from across East Riding and collect them here.

All agesFreeIndoor

Goole Library and Customer Service Centre

4.8(32)

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Manchester Central Library

Stunning 1930s Manchester library with a breathtaking domed reading room and calm, spacious atmosphere. Perfect for families wanting a cultural visit that won't break the bank.

All agesFreeIndoor

Manchester Central Library

4.6(1199)

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Wyke Library

Welcoming library with baby and toddler activities, story times, and knit and natter sessions. Staff really go the extra mile to make families feel at home.

Oldham Library

A welcoming public library in a beautiful Victorian building with books, computers, and a gallery. Free membership and great for families seeking a calm, enriching space.

Howden Library

A friendly community library in Howden with a solid book collection, helpful staff, and a calm space for browsing or working.

All agesFreeIndoor

Howden Library and Customer Service Centre

5.0(7)

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Bramhall Library

A friendly community library with an excellent children's section, computers and a calm atmosphere perfect for families looking to borrow books and discover new reads.

Ossett Library

A free-to-join, fine-free library in the beautiful Ossett Town Hall, with books for all ages, free Wi-Fi, computers, printing, and a local history collection.

All agesFreeIndoor

Ossett Library

4.7(10)