DDCP

Alcoholics Anonymous
2025-07-13 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-11-09 19:30 - 21:00 (Europe/Paris)

Non fiction reading group
2025-07-14 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/Paris)
Non fiction reading group.
Book group with a difference, for those with an interest in non fiction: unlike other groups we don't all read the same book. Instead, we meet once a month to talk about any non fiction books we've read. These can range from geology to economics, biography to nature writing, Stephen Hawkins (Brief History Of Time) to Adam Kay (This Is Going To Hurt). New members welcome. Ask in the library for details.

later at the Library: Heroes & Villains
2025-07-25 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/Paris)
Who are the great heroes & villains of literature? Who do you love, & who do you love to hate?
Join us to talk about your favourite characters. Bring some books to show & tell.
Free event, all welcome, no need to book. Refreshments available.

Summer Activities for under 10s
2025-07-29 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-07-31 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-08-05 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-08-07 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-08-12 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-08-14 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-08-19 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-08-21 10:30 - 12:30 (Europe/Paris) and 2 more dates
Summer Activities aimed at under 10s, all through the holidays:
Tuesdays, 10.30-12.30: Lego, construction & games
Thursdays, 10.30-12.30: craft activities
No booking required, all welcome. For more details see Lynne in the library

Folk Club
2025-08-14 19:30 - 22:00 (Europe/Paris)
Established folk group, now also meeting in DDCL. New members welcome, no need to book.

Hands on History
2025-08-21 13:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London)
HANDS ON HISTORY GROUP Denby Dale Community Library Meeting on the 3rd Thursday every month (except December) 1.30 – 3.30pm in the Library For anyone interested in exploring the past by researching people or places or objects.
• informal presentations or themes each month
• group discussion, sharing our knowledge
• help with your new projects or those already in progress
• look at methods of researching, with input from others with expertise & experience, get round ‘dead ends’
• new group projects
FREE EVENTS, ALL WELCOME, NO NEED TO BOOK.
Refreshments available from ‘The Kirkwood’ cafe

ADHD Support Group For Parents
2025-08-25 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-11-10 18:30 - 20:00 (Europe/Paris)
This new group is for parents of children with ADHD, led by a certified ADHD coach.

ADHD has an impact not only on the child, but also on parents, siblings, friends...
With the help of the coach's professional expertise in ADHD coaching the group will talk about tools, techniques & tips that will help you & your child at home & at school.

Come & join us, you don't have to do it alone!

Contact Axelle to book a spot: 07516 962 466 & axelle@axellelamie.com

Later at the Library: what makes a great series?
2025-08-29 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/Paris)
Just some of the things we'll be talking about:What makes a great series? Just because books have the same characters does that make them a series? When should series stop? Do some authors go on too long?Are standalone book better?

Free event, all welcome, no need to book. Refreshments available.

Scrabble Group
2025-09-15 13:30 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
Are you interested in playing Scrabble? Come & play in a warm & friendly community space. Once a month in Denby Dale Community Library.
If you have a Scrabble board & dictionary, bring it with you. No problem if not.
For more information email Nick Frost on frostnicholas@sky.com, or just come along.
Free event, all welcome, no need to book. Refreshments available from The Kirkwood Community Cafe.

Meditation & Positive Thinking
2025-09-30 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-11-04 19:30 - 21:00 UTC
New Term Begins: Everyone, whether spiritual or not, is looking for happiness & wants to be free from suffering & problems. In this course we can learn how to fulfil these wishes, especially in these difficult & challenging times. We will learn methods to transform our difficulties by strengthening our love & compassion & deepening our wisdom. In this way we can help others to do the same. £7 per class; booking essential - due to limited space - on meditateinhuddersfield.org

Crochet Corner
2025-10-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-10 13:00 - 15:00 UTC
Join us for crochet for beginners. Learn some simple techniques and develop your skills. No need to book; all welcome! Every Monday 1pm to 3pm.

Non-Fiction Reading Group
2025-10-13 10:15 - 12:00 UTC

Later at the Library: local author Graham Saunders
2025-10-31 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/Paris)
Join us for a spooky evening discussing with local author, Graham Saunders, his series of books, of crime & witchcraft set in the rural town of Penny-deep (aka Penistone).
Free event, all welcome, no need to book, refreshments available

Budding Builders
2025-11-04 10:30 - 12:30 (Europe/Paris)
Join us for duplo and lego sessions.

Jewellery Club
2025-11-04 10:30 - 13:00 UTC
Jewellery Club. We are a supportive, self-help group working on a wide range of creative projects. Free, all welcome although the group is currently full. If you'd like to join the group's 'waiting list' please contact Pauline Rainey on 01484 860766 or speak with Molly in the library cafe.

Denby Dale Craft Group
2025-11-05 13:30 - 15:30 UTC
Weekly, free group event. We're an informal group who meet to share our experience and skills in a range of crafts including knitting, crochet, felting, tapestry, quilting, card making & many others. We welcome new people at whatever skill level & wanting opportunities to explore new crafts and ideas.

Rhyme Time: Songs & Rhymes for Under 5s
2025-11-05 14:00 - 14:30 UTC
