Harrogate library will be closed on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 April to carry out essential lighting repairs. The library will reopen to the public at 9am on Friday 26 April.
Harrogate library
Victoria Avenue
Harrogate
HG1 1EG
Email: harrogate.library@northyorks.gov.uk
Telephone: 01609 536658
Library opening hours
- Monday, 9am to 7pm
- Tuesday, 9am to 7pm
- Wednesday, 9am to 7pm
- Thursday, 10am to 6pm
- Friday, 9am to 7pm
- Saturday, 9am to 4pm
- Sunday, closed
Finding the library, parking and access
The library is located on Victoria Avenue, next to the rose garden and just off Station Parade. The bus station and railway station are both situated a few minutes walk away.
Pay and display parking is available for up to two hours on Victoria Avenue and up to three hours on Raglan Street at the rear of the library building. Disabled parking spaces are available on Victoria Avenue near the library entrance.
The library has a ramp and automatic doors at the entrance. There is lift access to all levels of the building and all public areas are accessible to wheelchairs. There are disabled toilets and a changing place. The Victoria meeting room has a hearing loop and there are portable hearing loops for use in other parts of the building. A wheelchair is also available for use by customers.
Items available from the library
You can borrow a range of books for all ages in a variety of formats, including large print and audio. Music CDs, DVDs and foreign language titles are also available for loan, as well as micro:bits. You can request any item that is not immediately available.
Information and facilities at the library
- changing place
- 'communicate in print' software available
- digital microfiche and microfilm reader and printer
- family history
- fax
- free online access to Ancestry.com, Find My Past, the British Newspaper Archive and Access to Research
- free wi-fi
- help and support using IT
- historical maps
- historical electoral registers
- induction loop
- internet and computer access
- language courses
- local studies
- magazines and newspapers
- meeting rooms available for hire
- microfiche and microfilm readers and printers
- Ordnance Survey maps
- parents' collection
- photocopying, printing and scanning
- study area
- support with bus passes and blue badge applications available by appointment only – please contact the library
- tea and coffee
- telephone directories
- toilets
'Communicate in print' software
This software enables people to create symbols for communicating. It is ideal for people and families where communication is impaired, for example by learning disabilities, autism or dementia. Training in how to use the software can be booked at the library.
Hidden disability sunflower scheme
If you are using Harrogate Library with a hidden disabilities such as autism, dementia, visual or hearing impairment and anxiety pick up a sunflower lanyards as a discreet sign to staff that you may need additional help.
Activities at the library
Please contact the library for further information about the activities below.
Class visits
Class visits to the library may be organised.
Reading group
Three reading groups meet on a monthly basis, please contact the library for further information.
Regular groups
There are regular groups who meet at the library including; English language conversation class, coffee and conversation, all aboard games group, crafty ladies, and code club. They are all free and all are welcome. Ask in the library for more information.
Storytime
Storytimes for children under five and their families / carers are held at the library on Mondays at 2pm and Fridays at 10am during term-time. Sessions vary, but all provide a perfect opportunity to unwind and meet friends, whilst enjoying the rhymes and stories. They are free and all are welcome.
Deaf café
We hold a deaf café from 1pm to 3pm on the second Thursday of every month. It is a chance to meet others who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a dual sensory impairment.
Social media
You can follow North Yorkshire libraries on Library Service Twitter and Harrogate Library Facebook page.
Volunteering
There are a number of opportunities to volunteer at the library. See the library volunteering page or ask at the library for further details.