North Yorkshire library and information services maintain 42 libraries in the County. If you are not already a member, come into your nearest library and join today.

Enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff will help you to find books, computers, music and films for work or entertainment... and much more. Our libraries give anyone living, employed or studying in the County access to a wide range of services.

Local libraries

Access your local library below for information on opening times, facilities, activities and more.

Ayton library	Grassington mobile library	Pickering library
Barlby library	Great Ayton library	Richmond library
Bedale library	Harrogate library	Ripon library
Bentham library	Hawes library	Scalby library
Bilton library	Helmsley library	Scarborough library
Boroughbridge library	Hunmanby library	Selby library
Catterick library	Ingleton library	Settle library
Colburn library	Kirkbymoorside library	Sherburn-in-Elmet library
Cowling mobile library	Knaresborough library	Skipton library
Crosshills library	Leyburn library	Sleights mobile library
Easingwold library	Malton library	Starbeck library
Eastfield library	Masham library	Stokesley library
Embsay library	Northallerton library	Tadcaster library
Filey library	Norton library	Thirsk library
Gargrave library	Pateley Bridge library	Whitby library

	Book a room Find out about booking a room in one of our libraries, including any related charges, and book online.
	Have a home visit Get in touch with our home library and information service to arrange a visit in your own home.
	Pay your fines online Use our online payment system to pay your outstanding library fines (£10 minimum).
	Renew your books Renew your library books online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
	Search our library catalogue Browse our library catalogue online, to reserve or renew your books, audiobooks, cds, videos, dvds and computer games.

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