Jane's Reading Group
2026-06-09 10:30 - 13:00 UTC
Kirklees Library Services have a wide range of books, fiction & non-fiction, available for reading groups to borrow. We pick one a month from this list to read & discuss. Open to new members. Ask in the library for details.

Meditation & Positive Thinking
2026-06-09 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-16 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

Folk Club
2026-06-11 19:30 - 22:00 (Europe/Paris)
Established folk group, now also meeting in DDCL. New members welcome, no need to book.

Denby Dale Craft Group
2026-06-17 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-07-01 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-07-15 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.

Later at the Library: the Sea
2026-06-26 19:30 - 21:00 (Europe/Paris)
Whether it's calm or rough, the sea has inspired books & poetry since the times of the Vikings & the Greeks.
On the sea, in the sea or by the sea, come & share books or poems with a salty theme.
Free event, all welcome, no need to book; refreshments available.

Rhyme Time: Songs & Rhymes for Under 5s
2026-07-01 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-07-08 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-07-15 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-07-22 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-07-29 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-08-05 14:00 - 14:30 UTC
Weekly, free group event. Songs and rhymes for the under 5s, please bring an adult! No booking required, just drop in.

Chess Club
2026-07-02 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-08-06 18:30 - 21:30 (Europe/Paris)
For more information pop into the library

Digital Drop-In sessions
2026-07-08 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Paris)
Would you like :- help to use your devices, communicate online or download apps & games?- advice to stay safe online & from scams?
If yes, drop in to any of these sessions, just ask & we'll try to help.
The sessions are led by Kirklees' Chris Goodwin.
Free, no need to book, all welcome, refreshments available.

Autism Support Group
2026-07-08 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-07-22 18:30 - 20:00 (Europe/Paris)
Join our start-up group & help to create supportive & inclusive groups for autistic individuals & their families.
Our mission, to: share stories, fill gaps in support, swap resources, make change & support each other.

For further information contact:sara@break-the-barriers.com or text 07713 934082

All welcome, no need to book, free event.

Crochet Corner
2026-07-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-10 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.

ADHD Support Group For Parents
2026-07-13 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

Community Craft Zone
2026-07-14 10:30 - 13:00 UTC
We are a supportive, self-help group working on a 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.

Hands on History
2026-07-16 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London)
HANDS ON HISTORY GROUP meeting on the 3rd Thursday every month (except December) 1 – 3pm in the Library.
For anyone interested in exploring the past by researching people or places or objects.
• follow local history themes
• new group projects
• group discussions sharing our knowledge
• occasional informal presentations
• 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'.
FREE EVENTS, ALL WELCOME, NO NEED TO BOOK.
Refreshments available from community cafe

Share Your Denby Dale Pie Experience
2026-07-26 13:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Paris)

Denby Dale Pies - open meeting to share your stories
2026-07-26 13:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Paris)
Do you have memories of our pies? Join us at our open meeting to share them and help to create a play.
All welcome, no need to book

Later at the Library: Sappho
2026-07-31 19:30 - 21:00 (Europe/Paris)
Enter the world of one of the earliest known - and greatest - female poets, in the company of award-winning, local poet Chris Preddle, who has loved her work since schooldays and spent decades collating and re-translating it for a new audience.
Free event, all welcome, no need to book, refreshments available

Budding Builders
2026-08-04 10:30 - 12:30 (Europe/Paris)
Join us for duplo and lego sessions.

Community Craft Zone
2026-08-04 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.

Alcoholics Anonymous
2026-08-09 19:30 - 21:00 (Europe/Paris)
