Sherburn-in-Elmet library is situated to the north of the main traffic lights in the centre of Sherburn, heading up Finkle Hill.

Contacting the library

Telephone: 0845 034 9443

Finding the library

The library is to the north of the main traffic lights in the centre of Sherburn, heading up Finkle Hill (signposted to Tadcaster). If you are approaching along the B1222 from the direction of Selby, turn right at the traffic lights. If you are approaching from the direction of Leeds, turn left. The library is signposted just past the chemists and is located to the rear of the row of shops, set back from the road, on your right and before the Co-op supermarket.

All the surrounding villages are served by buses which stop in Sherburn. There is also a community bus which drops off near to the library.

Parking and access to the library

There is a small amount of parking outside the library. The library has automatic doors and all areas are accessible by wheelchair. There are toilet facilities suitable for people with a disability and baby changing facilities.

Items available from the library

• books
• computer games
• DVDs
• large print books
• music CDs
• story tapes
• talking books
• videos

Information and facilities at the library

• baby changing
• family history
• fax
• information and leaflets
• internet and computer access
• language courses
• local studies
• magazines
• meeting room
• photocopier
• study area
• tea and coffee
• telephone directories
• 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.

Citizens Advice Bureau
The Citizens Advice Bureau hold a session on Thursday mornings from 9.30am - 12.30pm. Sessions are by appointment only, please telephone 01757 293015.

Class visits
Class visits may be organised to the library. Please contact the library for details.

Events
Events are sometimes held at the library. For the events in Sherburn-In-Elmet 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 taster sessions
The library holds information technology taster sessions to introduce people to computers and the internet. Please contact the library for details.

Readers' groups
There is a reading group on the first Wednesday of each month, with coffee and tea provided. Please contact the library for details.

Storytime
A storytime for pre-school children takes place every Tuesday morning from 10.30am - 11am. 

Library opening hours

Shared services - Selby District Council

In addition to the usual library services, you can also access some services provided by Selby District Council at their outreach centre in the library. It holds the following surgeries (by appointment only):

See the Selby District Council website for more details of the services they provide at their outreach centres.

Map of Sherburn-In-Elmet library

 You can view an interactive map of Sherburn-in-Elmet library using our online mapping system.