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Leyburn libraryInformation about Leyburn 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. You can also access some services provided by Richmondshire District Council at the library.
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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 | 9am - 12.30pm, 1.30pm - 5pm | 9am - 12.30pm, 1.30pm - 6pm | 9am - 12.30pm, 1.30pm - 5pm | 9am - 12.30pm, 1.30pm - 6pm | 9am - 4pm | 9.30am - 12.30pm | Closed |
Opening hours provided in partnership with Richmondshire District Council.
Library top tasks
Finding the library, parking and access
The library is situated in Thornborough Hall which is just out of the town centre. There are finger posts in the market square directing users to the library.
There are parking spaces next to the building. There is a side entrance to the building, which has no steps and there is an automatic door into the back of the library. The library has wheelchair access.
You can view an interactive location map of Leyburn 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
- internet and computer access
- local studies
- magazines
- shared services - Richmondshire District Council
- toilets
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 Leyburn library and news from all the libraries in North Yorkshire, see the libraries - news and events page.
Readers' groups
There is a reading 'book chain' group which meets every two months on the second Thursday evening of that month. Please contact the library for details.
Storytime
There are storytimes for pre-school children every fortnight on Tuesday afternoons from 2.15pm - 2.45pm. Please contact the library for details.
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Shared services - Richmondshire District Council
In addition to the usual library services, you can also access some services provided by Richmondshire District Council at the library. These are as follows:
- Staff are able to deal with any enquiry or give advice for any services offered by the district council, including benefit applications, housing applications, council tax enquiries, refuse and recycling enquiries;
- Staff can take payment for rent, council tax, non-domestic rates, garage rent, sundry debtor invoices, car parking fines, lifeline, licensing fees, planning fees and excess refuse charges;
- You can also buy parking permits for the car parks in the district; and
- Collect or hand in benefit or housing forms.
The services are available at the following times:
| Day | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Hours | 9am - 12.30pm, 1.30pm - 5pm | 9am - 12.30pm, 1.30pm - 5pm | 9am - 12.30pm, 1.30pm - 5pm | 9am - 12.30pm, 1.30pm - 5pm | 9am - 12.30pm, 1.30pm - 4pm | Not available | Closed |
Due to essential staff training the community office will be closed on the third Wednesday of every month from 8.45am - 10.30am.
You can find more details on the services available from the Richmondshire District Council Leyburn Community Office web page.
