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Starbeck libraryInformation about Starbeck 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. Starbeck library is located in the Starbeck Central community hub; a shared building that provides facilities and services to local people.
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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 | 12 noon - 2pm*, 2pm - 6pm | 10am - 1pm, 1pm - 2pm*, 2pm - 5pm | 12 noon - 2pm*, 2pm - 5pm | Closed | 2pm - 5pm | 10am - 12 noon | Closed |
* Service provided by Friends of Starbeck Library.
Library top tasks
Finding the library, parking and access
The library is in the Starbeck Central community hub, next to Belmont Park on the High Street in Starbeck. There is a bus stop two minutes walk away and the train station is a five minute walk away.
There is one car parking space available at the front of the building for use by people with a disability. Free street parking is available on the High Street and neighbouring roads. A small, free car park is also available at St Andrew's Church. Cycle racks are also provided.
Starbeck Central is on one floor and all areas are accessible to wheelchair users. There is a disabled toilet and a changing place available.
You can view an interactive location map of Starbeck library using our online mapping system.
Items available from the library
- books
- DVDs
- large print books
- talking books
Information and facilities at the library
- book crawl for under fives
- cafe area supported by Bakewell
- 'communicate in print' software available on one computer
- Handprints shop
- changing place
- information and leaflets
- internet and computer access
- local studies
- magazines
- meeting rooms available for hire
- newspapers
- parents' collection
- photocopier
- self-service kiosk to borrow, renew or return books
- shared services - Starbeck Central
- 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 Harrogate library.
Activities at the library
Class visits
Class visits may be organised to the library. Please contact the library for details.
Events
For forthcoming events in Starbeck library and news from all the libraries in North Yorkshire, see the libraries - news and events page.
Home library service
The home library service operates fortnightly from the library, serving Starbeck and the surrounding area.
Musical storytime
There is a musical storytime for under fives on the first Wednesday of every month from 2pm to 2.45pm. Please contact the library for details.
School Library Service
One of the bases for the School Library Service is located at Starbeck library.
Shared services - Starbeck Central
Starbeck Central is a shared building which also houses creative enterprises for adults with learning disabilities (Bakewell and Handprints), in addition to the library. The services available at Starbeck Central are:
- Bake Well small baking enterprise
- changing place
- day respite service
- flexible meeting space for community groups, events etc
- Handprints creative art enterprise
- refreshment area
