Libraries

Libraries in Pickering, Malton, Scarborough and Whitby to hold support sessions for people completing online applications for older persons and disabled persons passports.

Libraries to hold support sessions for bus pass applications

Outreach librarian at North Yorkshire Council, Fiona Diaper (left), and marketing and events co-ordinator at Ryedale Folk Museum, Rosie Barrett, next to a witch post at the museum.

North Yorkshire Libraries uncover local and community history

Home library service volunteers, Jennie Leitch (left) and Annabel Garnett, looking through the resources included in the wellbeing bags.

North Yorkshire Libraries relaunch popular wellbeing bags with new contents

Libraries across North Yorkshire are calling for young volunteers to help run the Summer Reading Challenge

Volunteers needed for reading challenge at libraries across North Yorkshire

World Book Night is under way!

East Riding Libraries to hide books around the county for World Book Night

All East Riding Libraries, including both Bridlington locations, are taking part in a new and free 'Little Readers' scheme.

Bridlington libraries to take part in free scheme to help preschool readers

In February, East Riding Libraries are putting on special themed events in honour of the 25th birthday of 'The Gruffalo'.

East Riding Libraries themed events celebrate the 'The Gruffalo's' 25th birthday

A new streaming service showcasing six decades of rich film and television history is now on offer to library-goers across North Yorkshire.

Libraries across North Yorkshire offer free access to 60 years of screen history

300 pupils from four primary schools across Bridlington have taken part in a four-week immersive theatrical project.

'Wardrobes': education meets adventure for East Riding children

Outreach librarian Claire Thompson, left, shares North Yorkshire Libraries’ free Self-Care Toolkit with interested teenagers.

Libraries host activities to help you to take care of yourself

She Productions are bringing a touch of magic this Christmas with the premiere of our eco-friendly family musical The Three Wise Women which tours to East Riding Libraries.

Festive play set to come to libraries in Bridlington this December
East Riding Libraries have partnered with local theatre company, She Productions, to bring a touch of holiday magic to libraries in Bridlington this December.
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NSPCC celebrates Talk PANTS Week as part of national campaign to prevent children from abuse.

NSPCC's national campaign to prevent children from abuse

The far-reaching network of libraries across North Yorkshire has received a prestigious award for providing a safe space for sanctuary seekers and refugees.

Celebrations held for Libraries of Sanctuary award success

East Riding Libraries are encouraging residents to 'get creative' for Get Online Week.

Libraries in Bridlington to host AI art creative sessions for Get Online Week

Barclays will close another 14 branches in the UK

Barclays confirms more high street branch closures across the UK

Enthusiastic young readers are being encouraged to sign up to this summer’s reading challenge, which aims to keep their minds and bodies active over the break.

Libraries in Scarborough and Whitby launch sports-themed reading challenge

A rare first edition 1996 Bloomsbury publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone purchased from a library for pennies is set to fetch up to £5,000 at auction.

Harry Potter book bought for 30p turns out to be worth £5,000

At a slipper social earlier in the year are Toria Morris, library supervisor at Malton, and Simon Pierce, health and wellbeing manager at North Yorkshire Sport.

Free slippers to be given out at Scarborough Library to help prevent falls

Visitors admire the "Stitch Together Quilt"

Quilt created by Scarborough-based refugees now on display at library

Artist Dawn Brooks (centre) hosting a workshop with Mencap participants Yammy Lighjani (left) and Zoe Knight (right).

Scarborough library to explore Yorkshire's dialect with workshops

Lib Dems Councillor David Nolan had asked the authority not to reduce any library services. Photo submitted

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s plan to review library services across the ar...

The Learn my Way platform at libraries and online gives people access to 30-plus courses.

Free self-paced computer courses now delivered at East Riding libraries or from ...

Royal memorabilia will be on display to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Scarborough libraries invite residents to join in with Jubilee celebrations

Let children get out and about

7 half-term hacks to keep your kids entertained on a budget

Libraries gift free books to mark World Book Day.

Scarborough library gift free books to mark World Book Day

From left, May Reeve receiving a home delivery from volunteers Carol Beswick and Joan Ferguson.

North Yorkshire's home library service continues to supply reading material

Liam Burke with a selection of his paintings

Famous Scarborough landmarks depicted in new library exhibition

Puppets Plays and Storydays are back again with another entertaining puppet storytelling, this time of ‘Three little fish and the big bad shark’ by Ken Geist. Puppets Plays and Storydays are back again with another entertaining puppet storytelling, this time of ‘Three little fish and the big bad shark’ by Ken Geist.

Libraries to host children’s events programme as part of The East Riding Festiva...
East Riding Libraries has announced a varied and exciting programme for their literature festival, The East Riding Festival of Words, which will be back with live events this autumn.
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Joel Hague and Nathan Wackett

Scarborough’s Zine library aims to reach a new audience

Scarborough Library. (JPI Media/ Richard Ponter)

Uncover cryptic wartime messages in upcoming exhibition at Scarborough library

St Augustine's new Little Free Library opens with Consort Norman Murphy and Deputy Mayor Roxanne Murphy , Head Paul Griffin, Andrea Rewcroft who donated the library and School librarian Ruchelle Gomersall...pic Richard Ponter

Scarborough's St Augustine's School opens "Little Free Library"

Children and the Professor watch with delight as Time Traveller arrives

Scarborough’s children save lost time travellers!

Laura Dinning, Outreach Librarian, with artist Wendi New

North Yorkshire Libraries: Buzzy Bee’s Honey Hunt gets off to a flying start

Outreach Librarian Adele Duffield at Whitby Library, with the Summer Reading Challenge certificates.

Whitby Library set to go wild for Summer Reading Challenge 2021

Laura Hellfeld of Kokopie Families wearing one of the lanyards in a county library

Hidden disabilities sunflower scheme extended across North Yorkshire

Scarborough Library

Pickering, Whitby, Scarborough and Filey libraries lockdown links

Library volunteer Lesley Bessant ready to welcome borrowers back to Pickering library

Libraries will reopen under Tier 2 restrictions

Lee Taylor library development manager for North Yorkshire libraries pictured in Scarborough Library. Since lockdown library memberships are booming

Libraries across Scarborough borough offering select and collect service

How other libraries have installed safety measures

East Riding Libraries will reopen for browsing with new systems in place on Mon...

Library volunteers Jacqueline Byers (front) and Jane Pottas.

Whitby Library re-opens for book browsing

Library volunteer Lesley Bessant ready to welcome browsers back

Libraries across North Yorkshire set to reopen

Jane Pottas and Jacqueline Byers, volunteers at Whitby Library.

North Yorkshire libraries will allow customers in to browse books in next stage ...

Pickering Library.

More services available at Ryedale’s libraries

Valentine Long, Winnie Long and mum Kirstie Long pick up their book bundles at Whitby Library.

Computers and home delivery service on way at North Yorkshire libraries as phase...

Revealed - the most borrowed books of the year. Have your favourites made the li... Sue Wilkinson

Digital libraries experience a surge in membership amid lockdown

Filey Library is among the closures

County boosts online library service as branches close temporarily

Boris Johnson ordered the public to stay at home during a TV broadcast on Monday night (Getty Images)

Here's everything you need to know about new coronavirus restrictions as UK ente...

South Cliff Holiday Park

Libraries, holiday park and cottages close across East Yorkshire amid virus outb...

North Bridlington Library.

South Cliff Holiday Park closure amongst new council measures

Council closes public facilities

Outreach librarian Adele Duffield ready to welcome budding artists to the challenge.

Scarborough and Filey libraries host 64 Million Artists challenge

Library staff and volunteers receive Summer Reading Challenge awards from Cllr Jim Clark, with Cllr Greg White, left.

Three local libraries receive awards for participation in this year's Summer Rea