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Information points and centres
Carol Stump - June 2010
carol.stump@kirklees.gov.uk
We are currently converting our network of libraries into
Library and Information Centres where you can access most council services in a friendly, face to face library
environment. This conversion programme complements existing or converted Kirklees Information Points.
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Huddersfield and Dewsbury
The two town centre Information Points are at:
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| Kirklees Information and Payment Point - Dewsbury |
Town Hall (and Walsh Building)
1 Town Hall Way
Dewsbury
WF12 8DG
Open:
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
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Map
Dewsbury Information Point
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Directions
Dewsbury Information Point
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Cash and Information Office - Dewsbury
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Surgeries in the Walsh Building
Deaf Team: Wednesday 9:30am to 11:00am (by appointment only)
Surgeries in the Town Hall
Rent Assist: Wednesdays 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Services
The main services provided in Huddersfield and Dewsbury incorporates Social Services (including Blue Badges, concessionary
travel passes); Revenues and Benefits (including council tax, housing benefits); Kirklees Passports (including dog
neutering vouchers); and Housing Needs (including homeless unit, tenancy relations, private sector
housing unit).
In Huddersfield there is also the Community Contact Resource Centre (providing advice to customers whose first language is
not English). The Information Points are also able to assist customers requiring legal advice and hold the Community Legal Service
Quality Mark for assisted customer service.
Both have interpretation facilities for non-English speaking customers and there are surgeries for deaf
people. There are free phones for customers to contact other council departments. There is disabled access and
parking nearby.
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Birkby Fartown
This new Centre brings both library and information services to the local community.
| Library and Information Centre - Birkby Fartown |
Wasp Nest Road
Fartown
Huddersfield
HD1 6HA
Tel: 01484 223098
Open
Monday 9am to 5pm
Wednesday 1pm to 5pm
Friday 1pm to 8pm
Saturday & Sunday 1pm to 4pm
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Map
Birkby Fartown Library and Information Centre
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Directions
Birkby Fartown LIC
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Services
As well as having the traditional library service, including free use of public access computers and internet, the
information point also operates a bill payment service as well as the provision of advice and guidance on a variety
of other council services. A free phone allows customers direct access to other council departments.
Other services
Storytime/Rhymetime: Mondays in term time from 2pm to 2:45pm
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Birstall
Opened in May 2004, this centre integrates a cash and information service into the existing library.
| Library and Information Centre - Birstall |
Market Street
Birstall
WF17 9EN
Tel: 01924 326227
Open
Monday & Wednesday 9:30am to 7:00pm
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm
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Library and Information Centre - Birstall
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Directions
Library and Information Centre - Birstall
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Services
As well as having the traditional library service, including free use of public access computers and internet, the information
point also operates a bill payment service including cash (through a kiosk facility) as well as the provision of advice and
guidance on a variety of other council services. A free phone allows customers direct access to other council
departments. An issuing service is available for Kirklees Passports (applicants need to provide their own photographs)
and dog neutering vouchers.
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Chestnut Centre, Deighton
This Centre operates in partnership with Fresh Horizons and as well as providing both library and information services, the Centre also offers access for the local community to Housing services, the police, and a children's centre and health advice.
| Chestnut Centre, Deighton |
Chestnut Centre,
2a Chestnut Street,
Deighton,
Huddersfield,
HD2 1HJ
Tel: 01484 234234
Open
Monday, Friday & Saturday 8am to 6pm
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8am to 8pm
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Chestnut Centre, Deighton
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Directions
Chestnut Centre, Deighton
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Services
The Centre boasts a traditional library service, including free use of public access computers and internet, with a self issue
book facility. The information desk also operates a bill payment service as well as the provision of advice and guidance
on a variety of other council services. A free phone allows customers direct access to other council departments.
The partner, Fresh Horizons, also offers access to many other services including housing, the police, a children centre and
health advice. A community cafe provides a comfortable area to relax and enjoy the visit. Rooms are available for
hire.
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Lindley
This Centre brings together information and the existing library into one expanded service.
| Library and Information Centre - Lindley |
Lindley Library,
Lidget Street,
Lindley,
Huddersfield,
HD3 3JP
Tel: 01484 222172
Fax: 01484 222139
Email Address: Lindley.lic@kirklees.gov.uk
Disabled Access & Facilities
Open
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 7:30pm
Saturday 9:30am to 1pm
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Lindley Library and Information Centre
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Directions
Lindley Library and Information Centre
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Surgeries
Police surgery with the community support officers every Thursday 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Work Link - Please ring for further details
Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing: Mondays 10.00am to 11.00am
Councillor first Saturday of the month 11.00am - 12.00am
Services
As well as having the traditional library service, including the free use of eight public access computers the internet. This information point also operates a bill payment service by cheque or by card (please note there is no facility for cash payments at this venue). The provision of advice and guidance on a variety of other council services. Verification service for housing applications and council tax benefits, blue badge applications and free school meals. Local planning information. An issuing service is available for Kirklees Passports (applicants need to provide their own photographs) and dog/cat neutering vouchers. Please ensure the correct documentation is provided. There is the facility to post letters confidentially to other council departments. A free phone allowing customers direct access to other council departments. Photocopying and Fax facilities. Daily newspapers. Bookstart baby packs and the operation of the bookstart reading promotion. Information leaflets. A pleasant reading garden.
Groups and regular events
Walking group first and third Tuesday in the month meet 10.15am.
I.T. taster sessions (By appointment)
Free coffee afternoon every Thursday 2.00pm - 3.00pm.
Knit and Natter club Friday evenings 6.00pm - 7.00pm
Readers Group alternate Thursdays 6.15pm - 7.15pm (Ring for further details)
Children's (under 5's) Story time craft every Friday 2.30pm - 3.00pm (During term time)
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Marsden
A smaller information point:
| Marsden Information Point |
20-26 Peel Street
Marsden
HD7 6BW
Tel: 01484 845595
Email: marsden.informationpoint@kirklees.gov.uk
Open
Tuesday 2pm to 6pm
Wednesday to Saturday 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1pm to 4pm
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Marsden Information Point
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Directions
Marsden Information Point
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Surgeries
Credit Union: Tuesdays 2pm to 4pm. Wednesday to Friday from 9.30am till 12.30pm in the morning and 1pm to 3.45pm in the afternon. Saturday from 9.30am to 12.00pm.
Citizens Advice Bureau: By appointment
Housing: Wednesday 11am to 12pm
Police surgery with the community support officers fortnightly on Tuesdays from 5 to 6pm.
Legal advice: monthly on the 1st Tues each month 5 to 6pm with Ramsdens Solicitors: By appointment
Services
A full Kirklees Passport issuing facility is offered together with proof verification for housing and council tax
benefits, blue badge applications, and free school meals.
There is also a post box where the public can post letters confidentially to the police regarding any information they may have or unresolved issues .
In addition, assistance with other general council queries, plus excellent tourism information with an emphasis
on local outdoor activities such as walking and cycling.
Maps, books and souvenirs for sale. |
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Rawthorpe/Dalton
| Rawthorpe/Dalton Library, Information and Children's Centre |
23-25 Ridgeway
Dalton
Huddersfield
HD5 9QR
Tel: 01484 226622
Fax: 01484 226629
Email: rawthorpedalton.lic@kirklees.gov.uk
Open
Monday 10am to 1pm, 2pm to 7pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10am to 1pm, 2pm to 7pm
Thursday & Friday 2pm to 5pm
Saturday 1pm to 4pm
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Rawthorpe/Dalton Library
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Directions
Rawthorpe/Dalton Library
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Surgeries
Work Link
Fortnightly on Wednesdays 10am-1pm
Careers
Fortnightly on Tuesdays 10am-1pm
Services
As well as having the traditional library service, including free
use of public access computers and internet, the centre also has a
self issue facility. The information centre operates a bill payment
service as well as the provision of advice and guidance on a variety
of other council services. A free phone allows customers direct
access to other council departments.
Our partner service, the Children's Centre, also offers access to
many other services including midwives and health advice. Rooms are
available for hire.
Other Services
Storytimes/Rhymetimes - look out for days and times on local
publicity
Regular School Holiday activities look out for local Publicity
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Shepley
This Centre brings together information and the existing library into one expanded service.
| Library and Information Centre - Shepley |
Shepley Library and Information Centre
Marsh Lane
Shepley
Huddersfield
HD8 8AE
Tel: 01484 222712
Email: shepley.library@kirklees.gov.uk
Open
Monday 2pm to 7pm
Tuesday & Wednesday Closed
Thursday 9:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 7pm
Friday 2pm to 5pm
Saturday 9:30am to 12pm
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Shepley Library and Information Centre
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Directions
Shepley LIC
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Services
As well as having the traditional library service, including free use of public access computers and internet, the
information centre also operates a bill payment service as well as the provision of advice and guidance on a variety
of other council services. A free phone allows customers direct access to other council departments.
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Skelmanthorpe
This Centre integrates a cash and information service into the existing library.
| Library and Information Centre - Skelmanthorpe |
Skelmanthorpe Council Offices
24 Commercial Road
Skelmanthorpe
HD8 9DA
Tel: 01484 222953
Open
Monday & Wednesday 9:30am to 7pm
Thursday & Friday 9:30am to 5pm
Saturday 9:30am to 12:30pm
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Skelmanthorpe Information Centre
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Directions
Skelmanthorpe Information Centre
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Surgeries
Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing:
Thursday 9:30am to 12pm
Registrars:
Wednesday am by appointment only
Police:
Regular drop in sessions, please telephone for details
Services
As well as having the traditional library service, including free use of public access computers and internet, the information
centre also operates a bill payment service as well as the provision of advice and guidance on a variety of other council
services. A housing advisory facility also operates through Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing on Thursday mornings. A
free phone allows customers direct access to other council departments.
Full Kirklees Passport issuing service (applicants need to provide their own photographs) and dog neutering voucher issuing
service available.
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Thornhill Lees
| Library and Information Centre - Thornhill Lees |
Thornhill Lees Library and Information Centre
53 Brewery Lane
Thornhill Lees
Dewsbury
WF12 9DU
Tel: 01924 324178
Open
Monday - 1pm to 5pm
Tuesday - 10am to 12pm, 1pm to 5pm
Wednesday - 1pm to 7pm
Thursday - 1pm to 5pm
Friday - Closed
Saturday - 10:30am to 4pm
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Map
Thornhill Lees Library & Information Centre
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Directions
Thornhill Lees Library & Information Centre
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Services
As well as having the traditional library service, including free use of
public access computers and internet, the information point also operates a
bill payment service as well as the provision of advice and guidance on a
variety of other council services. A free phone allows customers direct
access to other council departments.
Our partner service, the Children's Centre, also offers access to many other
services including midwives and health advice.
Other Services
Storytime/Rhymetime
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