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Selby libraryInformation about Selby library, including contact details; opening hours; map, directions and access; and facilities, services and activities. You can also search the library catalogue; renew your books and reserve items; join the library; and see our charges and fines. The library also contains a visitor information centre.
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Bank holiday closureThe library will be closed on Monday 27 May. Normal opening hours will resume from Tuesday 28 May. | ||
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Library opening hours
| Day | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Hours | 9.30am - 7.30pm | 9.30am - 5.30pm | 9.30am - 5.30pm | 9.30am - 12.30pm | 9.30am - 5.30pm | 9.30am - 12.30pm | Closed |
Library top tasks
Finding the library, parking and access
The library is located in Micklegate, next to the Micklegate pay and display car park.
From the North, follow the A19 into the town centre to the toll bridge traffic lights. At the traffic lights, turn right, onto Water Lane (parallel to the river). Take the second left (past the narrowing in the road) which brings you into the pay and display car park. The library is on your immediate left.
From the West and South, follow the A63 (from the west) or the A1041 or A19 (from the south) into the town centre until you are at the traffic lights in front of the Abbey. If on the A63 or A19, then continue straight ahead, if on the A1041 then turn right. This brings you to The Crescent and to the traffic lights at the toll bridge crossroads. Turn left at the lights, onto Water Lane (parallel to the river). Take the second left (past the narrowing in the road) which brings you into the pay and display car-park. The library is immediately on your left.
The train station and bus station are both located on Park Street, which is a five minute walk from the library. Exit the train/bus station and walk towards the Abbey. Cross at the pedestrian crossing to the market area in front of the Abbey (towards the Market Cross monument). Go down Finkle Street (Barclays Bank on your right at the top of the street, Thomas Cook Travel Agent on your left). Continue into Micklegate, passing the post office on your right hand side. The library is at the end of the street on your right hand side.
There is a short-stay pay and display car park immediately outside the library on Micklegate. This has both standard and disabled parking spaces. Alternative free parking can be found at Morrisons and Tesco supermarkets (maximum stay two hours) nearby in town, about five to ten minutes walk away.
The library has automatic doors and is completely at ground level, with no stairs or steps. All areas are accessible to wheelchairs.
You can view an interactive location map of Selby library using our online mapping system.
Items available from the library
- books
- DVDs
- large print books
- music CDs
- story tapes
- talking books
Information and facilities at the library
- family history
- fax
- induction loop
- information and leaflets
- internet and computer access
- language courses
- local studies
- magazines
- newspapers
- parents' collection
- photocopier
- public information plasma screen
- study area
- tea and coffee
- telephone directories
Activities at the library
Books and other items for sale
The library occasionally offers used books and other items for sale. Please contact the library for details.
Class visits
Class visits may be organised to the library. Please contact the library for details.
Events
For forthcoming events in Selby library and news from all the libraries in North Yorkshire, see the libraries - news and events page.
Fair Trade items for sale
The library has Fair Trade items for sale. Please contact the library for details.
Information technology courses
Courses in IT are available upon demand. The courses are: absolute beginners; introduction to the internet; word processing; Excel (spreadsheets); and e-mail. Please contact the library for details.
Reading group
There are two reading groups at the library. The first meets on the first Monday of the month from 6.30pm - 7.30pm. The second meets on the last Thursday of the month, 10.30am - 11.30am. Both groups meet in the coffee area of the library. Attendance is free. Please contact the library for details.
Storytime
There is a storytime every Wednesday from 10.30am - 11.15am. Activities include stories, rhymes, singing, colouring-in. Attendance is free. Please contact the library for details.
