Lindley Library Building Celebrates 150th Anniversary

A Mechanics Institute first opened in Lindley in September 1847 but soon proved to be too small. In 1849 Joseph Sykes and other Lindley residents bought a nearby plot of land and the foundation stone for the new building was laid in February 1849, with the new building opening in December 1849. The building has seen various other uses since its opening, including use as the polling station in the first election in which votes were recorded by ballot, in 1872. It was taken over by Huddersfield Corporation in October 1937 and opened as a branch library in March 1938. Come to Lindley Library and take a look at our fascinating display, which tells the story of the library building we know and love today.

Timings & Tours

Friday 12 September:

10:00am - 1:00pm, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Saturday 13 September:

10:00am - 2:00pm

Monday 15 September:

10:00am - 1:00pm, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Tuesday 16 September:

10:00am - 1:00pm, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Thursday 18 September:

10:00am - 1:00pm, 2:00pm - 7:00pm

Friday 19 September:

10:00am - 1:00pm, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Saturday 20 September:

10:00am - 2:00pm

Location & directions

Lindley Library, Lidget Street, Lindley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3JP

Contact on day:

Lindley Library staff and volunteers

Telephone number:

+441484414868

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Additional information

Check out our online channels

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