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We are the library service for Wakefield and its surrounding towns and villages. Follow us for news, reviews & events, plus oodles of free online resources, learning courses & historical photographs! 🔗 https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/libraries

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Wakefield Libraries @wflibraries.bsky.social · 8h

Just reading about the real Fate of Ophelia!

#Shakespeare #TaylorSwift #FateOfOphelia #BookSky

A man reading a book version of Hamlet in a library next to bookshelves.

Wakefield Libraries @wflibraries.bsky.social · 13h

#GraphicNovels #ReadAllTheComics #LGBTQ #StarTrek #GeorgeTakei #NationalComingOutDay #WordFest #MakeWordsCount

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Wakefield Libraries @wflibraries.bsky.social · 13h

🏳️🌈 George Takei, of Star Trek fame, has written a fantastic graphic novel about his own experience coming out!

You can read it for yourself with Comics Plus!

You can read it on smartphone, tablet and desktop!

For instructions to access and use, visit: bit.ly/WFDigitalOffer

The front cover of the graphic novel 'It Rhymes with Takei'.

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Wakefield Libraries @wflibraries.bsky.social · 17h

🦄 Our mythological creature of the day is Unicorn!

They are four legged creatures with horns. Almost always they are depicted as horse-like (but some early versions of unicorns are goat-like).

#WordFest #MythsAndLegends #MakeWordsCount #Unicorns #Folklore #Fantasy

Wakefield Libraries @wflibraries.bsky.social · 1d

🪄 Are you hoping to learn Makaton?

This is how you sign the word 'Magic'!

Feel free to use our Halloween Makaton sign sheets! They are available here: wakefieldlibraries.wordpress.com/2025/09/10/2...

#Makaton #Magic #Halloween #WordFest #MakeWordsCount

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Wakefield Museums and Castles @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social · 3d

We've got a new website! 🥳

Check it out at museumsandcastles.wakefield.gov.uk

A photograph from the 1980s in Wakefield. A person is dressed as a 1980s computer mascot, wearing a costume covering their torso and face with with their bare legs sticking out the bottom. The 'computer' is giving two women leaflets saying 'we're here to help'.

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Wakefield Libraries @wflibraries.bsky.social · 1d

🦂 Our mythological creature of the day is Aqrabuamelu!

They were half-scorpion half-man creatures from Ancient Mesopotamian mythology.

#WordFest #MythsAndLegends #MakeWordsCount #Libraries #Wakefield #Aqambuamelu #Mesopotamia

Wakefield Libraries @wflibraries.bsky.social · 2d

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Wakefield Libraries @wflibraries.bsky.social · 2d

🏰 Come along to view our amazing model of Sandal Castle and listen to this fascinating talk. You will learn about the use and layout of the Castle from the ruins left behind!

- 20 October
- starts 5:45pm
- Wakefield Library

Booking essential, visit: www.ticketsource.co.uk/wakefield-li...

A small model of a castle in a glass case. It is in a library.

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Wakefield Libraries @wflibraries.bsky.social · 2d

Do you love Harry Potter? Check out these amazing non-fiction books about the Wizarding World!

Visit our libraries to borrow or reserve at: wakefield.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk

#BookRecs #Bookstagram #HarryPotter #Potterhead #JKRowling #HarryPotterDay #WordFest #MakeWordsCount #MythsAndLegends

Wakefield Libraries @wflibraries.bsky.social · 2d

🐶 Our mythological creature of the day is the Bunyip!

It is a dog-like creature from Aboriginal mythology. It is said to live in rivers and lagoons and eat people!

#WordFest #MythsAndLegends #MakeWordsCount #Libraries #Wakefield #Bunyip #Australia #Aborigines

Wakefield Libraries @wflibraries.bsky.social · 3d

🦑 Try our brilliant Kraken craft activity at home!

To access and print the template, visit: wakefieldlibraries.wordpress.com/2025/09/12/o...

#WordFest #WordLab #Kraken #MythsAndLegends #Craft #Scandinavia #ThingsToDo

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Wakefield Libraries @wflibraries.bsky.social · 3d

🐴😀 Our mythological creature of the day is Centaur!

They were the half-man half-horse creatures of Greek mythology!

#WordFest #MythsAndLegends #MakeWordsCount #Libraries #Wakefield #Centuar #GreekMythology #AncientGreece

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 5d

We're proud to support #KinshipCareWeek.

❤️ It's time to shine a light on the vital role of kinship carers, who step up to care for a child when their parents are unable to.

Stay tuned for more from us on our work with kinship carers this week - and find out more here:

https://bit.ly/3WrsVQ1 

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Wakefield Libraries @wflibraries.bsky.social · 4d

🏹Was the real Robin Hood from Wakefield?

On our blog we put forward the case that the original Robin Hood stories were based on a real man from Wakefield in the 1300s!

Read it for yourself here: wakefieldlibraries.wordpress.com/2025/09/22/w...

#WordFest #MythsAndLegends #RobinHood #History

An engraving of Robin Hood riding on horseback.

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Wakefield Libraries @wflibraries.bsky.social · 4d

🍀 Our mythological creature of the day is Leprechaun!

They are magical, miniature mischievous men from Ireland!

#WordFest #MythsAndLegends #MakeWordsCount #Libraries #Wakefield #Ireland #Irish #Leprechauns #Folklore

Wakefield Libraries @wflibraries.bsky.social · 5d

#WordFest #MakeWordsCount #Fun #MythsAndLegends #VR #VirtualReality

Wakefield Libraries @wflibraries.bsky.social · 5d

Explore fantasy worlds with our amazing new VR headsets!

- 11 October, 10am-3pm, WX Wakefield
- 20 October, 3:30pm-6:30pm, Pontefract Library
- 23 October, 3:45pm-4:45pm, Wakefield Library
- 31 October, 10am-12pm, Hemsworth Library

Free event, no booking required!