Kirklees Together

Exciting changes are on the way for Huddersfield Library as we prepare to move into our new home at Our Cultural Heart. Whilst we move, here are the interim arrangements for customers effective from Sunday 30 August through to the opening of our brand new Our Cultural Heart Library on Monday 21 September.

Customers will still be able to access library services, information, and support at other libraries across Kirklees.

Your nearest libraries

• Almondbury Library Hub
• Birkby & Fartown Library
• Chestnut Centre (Deighton)
• Lindley Library
• Rawthorpe & Dalton Library

You can also visit any of our Library Hubs across Kirklees:

• Almondbury
• Batley
• Birstall
• Cleckheaton
• Dewsbury
• Heckmondwike
• Holmfirth
• Kirkburton
• Ravensthorpe (Greenwood Centre)

Opening times are available on the Kirklees Libraries website.

If you’re not sure which library is closest to you, or you need help finding a service, please contact Kirklees Libraries on 01484 414868.

Services available during the closure

Although some of our Library Huddersfield Library Hub services won’t be available while we move, many services will still be available.

At Civic Centre 3

You can continue to:

• Return library books using the dedicated book return box.
• Return Carephones equipment using the dedicated drop box.
• Use public access computers and telephones to access council services.
• Access planning and personal search software using designated planning computers.
• Use the self-scan station.

Client Financial Affairs (CFA)

Customers whose money is managed by Kirklees Council, where pre-payment cards are lost and the customer needs access to emergency funds via Emergency Top-Up Payment Card – this support will remain available at Civic Centre 3 during the move period.

To report a lost card, please contact the Client Financial Affairs Team on 01484 222018.

Local Welfare Provision

Customers who are eligible for energy vouchers but don’t have access to email, can have their vouchers printed at any Library Hub across Kirklees. Residents who are unable to travel to an alternative Library Hub can continue to access this support at Civic Centre 3 during the move period. To arrange collection please contact the LWP Team who will advise further on 01484 414782.

Please note both Client Financial Affairs and Local Welfare Provision support continue from new site at Our Cultural Heart from Monday 21 September.

Library services available elsewhere

All other Kirklees libraries will continue to offer a wide range of services, including:

• Borrowing and returning books
• Collecting reserved items
• Joining the library
• Accessing online library resources with staff support
• Printing and photocopying
• Study space
• Newspapers and magazines
• Family history and local studies support
• Community events and activities

For help with any library service, please contact the Libraries Team on 01484 414868.

Accessing other council services

Support with services such as Blue Badge applications, disabled and senior bus passes, and Town Hall ticket purchases will continue to be available through alternative locations and contact channels during the closure period.

If you’re unsure where to go, please contact Kirklees Libraries on 01484 414868, and we’ll help point you in the right direction.

Looking ahead

This temporary closure marks an exciting milestone as we prepare for the next chapter of Huddersfield Library at Our Cultural Heart. We look forward to welcoming residents into the new space and sharing more updates as the move progresses.