Libraries
Libraries – October 2024
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Bedale
Bedale Community Library Bedale Hall, Bedale DL8 1AA. Tel 01609 534573Email library@bedalecommunitylibrary.org.uk
Website https://www.bedalecommunitylibrary.org.uk
Boroughbridge
Boroughbridge Library 17 St James Square, Boroughbridge YO51 9AR. Tel 01609 536629Email 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 534584Email 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 534555Email 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 533832Email 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 714953Email 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 536623Email 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 534589Email 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.