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Celebration of opening of Huddersfield's new Library Hub and Queensgate Square

About the event

To celebrate the first opening weekend, on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September, visitors can enjoy live music, creative workshops, arts and crafts, skateboarding sessions, traditional games, food and drink, and a range of activities designed for all ages.

We’re inviting everyone to celebrate the opening of the new Huddersfield Library Hub and Queensgate Square with a week of free activities this September.

Opening on Monday 21 September, the new Library Hub is one of the first completed spaces in the Our Cultural Heart project, alongside the new Queensgate Square. Together, they mark an exciting new chapter in the transformation of Huddersfield town centre.

Whether you’re a regular library visitor, looking for a fun family day out or simply curious to see the new spaces, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Discover the new Library Hub
The new Library Hub is a bright, modern and welcoming space where people can read, learn, study, get creative and connect with others.

Throughout opening week, you’ll be able to explore the building, meet our library team and discover the wide range of services, facilities and activities available.

Opening weekend celebrations
The celebrations continue over the weekend of Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September, when both the Library Hub and Queensgate Square will come alive with free entertainment, creativity and family-friendly activities.

Saturday at the Library Hub
The Library Hub opens from 9.30am on Saturday, with activities taking place throughout the day, including:
Lego Club
Chess Club
Knit and Natter
A family Library Adventures Trail
Makerspace demonstrations
It’s the perfect opportunity to explore the new building and see everything it has to offer.

A weekend of fun in Queensgate Square
From 12 noon to 5pm on Saturday, and throughout Sunday, Queensgate Square will be filled with live music, arts and crafts, interactive workshops, community art activities, traditional games and a range of food and drink vendors.

It’s a chance to experience Huddersfield’s newest public space as it comes to life for the very first time.

Dates and venues

  • Saturday 26 September 2026 , The Library Hub opens from 9.30am on Saturday with activities throughout the day. Also from 12 noon to 5pm on Saturday, and throughout Sunday, Queensgate Square will be filled with live music, arts and crafts, and many other activities.
  • Sunday 27 September 2026 , Throughout Sunday, Queensgate Square will be filled with live music, arts and crafts, and many other activities.

Further information

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Themes

Art, crafts and hobbies Art and craft-related items, including exhibitions, sales and workshops. Also, hobbies like modelling and collecting.
Children up to age 12 (including family events and pantomimes) Events suitable for children up to around aged 12, also family events.
Festivals and galas Kirklees has a rich tapestry of festivals of all kinds, which take place throughout the year especially in summer. In this theme we also list Christmas events and bonfires nearer the time.
Music Kirklees has a culture rich in all forms of music: At a glance under Events: Concerts, shows, workshops etc relating to music of all kinds.