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Libraries – March 2024

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Bedale

Bedale Community Library Bedale Hall, Bedale DL8 1AA. Tel 01609 534573
Email library@bedalecommunitylibrary.org.uk
Website http://www.bedalecommunitylibrary.org.uk
Open: Tue 10am-4pm. Wed 2-5pm, Fri 10am-4pm. Sat 10am-12pm. Children welcome. Fri 2.15-2.45 story time for pre-school, toddlers & babies Accessible. No restrictions. Dogs welcome with conditions.

Boroughbridge

Boroughbridge Library 17 St James Square, Boroughbridge YO51 9AR. Tel 01609 536629
Email secretary@boroughbridgelibrary.org.uk
Website http://boroughbridgelibrary.org.uk
Open: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10am-1pm and Tuesdays 2-5pm. A room for hire upstairs, accessible by lift. Children welcome. Play area. Weekly story time (Wednesdays) Accessible. Accessible for people with disabilities including a toilet Dogs welcome with conditions.

Easingwold

Easingwold Library Market Place, Easingwold YO61 3AN. Tel 01609 534584
Email ecl.generalenquiries@gmail.com
Website https://easingwoldcommunitylibrary.com
Opening times: Mon 10-12.30 & 14.00 - 17.00 Tue 14.00 - 17.00 Wed closed Thu 10.00-15.30 Fri 9.30-17.00 Sat 10-12.30 Children welcome. Activities during school holidays and term time for pre school children. Website has up to date details. Dogs welcome

Helmsley

Helmsley Library Town Hall, Helmsley YO62 5BL. Tel 01609 534555
Email helmsley.library@northyorks.gov.uk
Website http://www.northyorks.gov.uk/helmsleylibrary
Mon: closed. Tue: 10am-noon. Wed: closed. Thu: 10am-12.30pm & 2-4pm. Fri: 10am-6pm. Sat: 10am-noon. Sun: closed. Children welcome. Accessible.

Northallerton

Northallerton Library 1 Thirsk Road, Northallerton DL6 1PT. Tel 01609 533832
Email northallerton.library@northyorks.gov.uk
Website https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/northallerton-library
Open Mon 9.30am-6pm. Tue 9.30am-5pm. Wed 9.30am-6pm. Thu 1pm-5pm. Fri 9.30am-5pm. Sat 9.30am-1.30pm. The Facebook provides information about recent library events, activities and promotions: www.facebook.com/northallertonlibrary It also has a changing place facility. Children welcome. Story sessions, Events Accessible. Automatic doors & ramps

Pateley Bridge

Nidderdale Plus Partnership Station Square, King Street, Pateley Bridge HG3 5AT. Tel 01423 714953
Email admin@nidderdaleplus.org
Website http://www.nidderdaleplus.org.uk
In partnership with HBC, NYCC and NY Police, providing community library, transport, information, support and range of services to local community. Open Mon -Fri 10-4, Sat & Sun 10-1 (winter Sun closed) Accessible. Dogs welcome with conditions.

Ripon

Ripon Library The Arcade, Ripon HG4 1AG. Tel 01609 536623
Email ripon.library@northyorks.gov.uk
Website http://www.northyorks.gov.uk/riponlibrary
Open: Mon 10-6pm, Tue 10-5pm, Wed, 10-5pm, Thu 10-5pm, Fri 10-5pm, Sat 10-2pm. For up to date information please check our social media pages and in-branch posters. Children welcome. Board games, a Monday young people's art club, weekly storytimes, Bookstart Bear scheme, young people's council, regular activities for children & families, Saturday coding club. Accessible. No adult changing, but disabled toilet.

Thirsk

Thirsk Community Library Meadowfields, Chapel Street, Thirsk YO7 1TH. Tel 01609 534589
Email library@thirskcommunitylibrary.org.uk
Website https://thirskcommunitylibrary.org.uk
Community library for everyone in Thirsk & villages. Join the library free of charge. Books, computers, free wifi, audio books & online books, magazines, papers, and lots of help & advice. Rooms for hire. IT buddies (book in library). Computer Skills drop in every Thursday 10-12 with experienced tutor. Follow us on Facebook for more information about events and activities. Open: Mon 10am–5pm; Tue 1.30pm–5pm; Thu 10am–5pm; Fri 10am–5pm; Sat 9.30am–3pm Children welcome. Fantastic supply of books from birth to teenage years. Storytime for under 5s every Monday 1.30 pm. Toys, colouring & worksheets, crafts & speaker events advertised. Accessible. Fully accessible, level acess. Lift to upper floor. Easy access toilets. Volunteers will help with specific needs, i.e. selecting books & use of computers. Wheelchair & scooter friendly. Dogs welcome with conditions.