Wakefield One

Wakefield One is a public library in Wakefield featuring collections organized across multiple floors to serve different age groups. The building contains dedicated sections for adults, teenagers, and children, along with reading spaces and study areas throughout.

The library opened in 1938 and has grown into a key institution for information and education in the Wakefield area. Throughout its history, it has expanded its services to meet changing community needs.

The reading and writing center operates as a space for adults seeking to develop their literacy skills through structured programs. This educational mission shapes how the library serves its community and remains central to its purpose today.

Meeting rooms on the lower levels are available for group activities, with the main collections and reading areas located on the upper floors. It helps to explore the different levels to discover all available facilities and resources.

The library houses a substantial collection of environmental and development records documenting changes across the Yorkshire region. These archives offer visitors detailed insight into how the surrounding landscape and built environment have transformed over time.

Location: Wakefield

Elevation above the sea: 42.52857 m

Address: Wakefield Library, Wakefield One, Burton Street, Wakefield, WF1 2DD

Phone: +441924305376

Email: wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk

Website: http://wakefield.gov.uk/libraries-and-local-history/your-local-library/wakefield-library

GPS coordinates: 53.68439,-1.50574

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:06