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Ripon libraryInformation about Ripon 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.
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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 | 10am - 6pm | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 2pm | Closed |
Library top tasks
Finding the library, parking and access
The library is located in the Arcade, next to the bus station and overlooking the car park. The library is well served by the nearby bus station which provides good links to surrounding towns and villages as well as within Ripon itself.
There are no car parking spaces designated for the library. However, there is a large pay and display car park immediately in front of the library, split into sections reflecting duration of stay permitted.
The library has automatic doors and all areas are accessible to wheelchairs. Hearing loops are installed both in the library and in the meeting room. The library is located on the first floor and may be accessed by stairs or lift.
You can view an interactive location map of Ripon library using our online mapping system.
Items available from the library
- books
- DVDs
- graphic novels
- large print books
- music CDs
- talking books
Information and facilities at the library
- baby changing
- family history
- fax
- help with your blue badge application is available
- induction loop
- information and leaflets
- internet and computer access
- issuing of bus passes for disabled people
- issuing of bus passes for older people
- language courses
- local studies
- magazines
- meeting room available for hire
- newspapers
- parents' collection
- photocopier
- public information plasma screen
- 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.
Class visits
Class visits may be organised to the library. Please contact the library for details.
Drop-in advice for older people
Older people looking for advice on issues such as health, housing and money can attend one-to-one drop-in sessions at the library. The sessions are provided by an Age UK information advisor every Friday, 10am - 11am.
The advisor can provide information and offer help with:
- Money matters, including pensions, benefits, tax, bank accounts and credit;
- Health issues, including healthy eating, health services, mental health and mobility;
- Housing matters and options, including remaining independent and care homes;
- Local services, activities and support for older people; and
- Support for dealing with end of life and bereavement.
Please contact the library for more information about the Age UK advisory sessions.
Events
For forthcoming events in Ripon library and news from all the libraries in North Yorkshire, see the libraries - news and events page.
Registration services
Registration services are available on Monday and Wednesday afternoons by appointment only. Please contact the library for details.
Ripon Enterprise Club
There are free, fortnightly sessions at the library for people thinking of becoming self-employed. These are run by Training for Employment (Yorkshire) LLP and can provide advice and training on matters such as:
- Business planning;
- Financial issues;
- Legal issues; and
- Marketing and advertising.
The service is available fortnightly on Wednesdays from 2.30pm to 4pm by appointment. To make an appointment, please telephone Geoff Letby or John McGaughran at Training for Employment on 07983 457482 or e-mail them at info@trainingforemploymentyorkshire.com.
Storytime
There is a storytime for under fives on the first Wednesday of every month during term-time at 10.30am. Please contact the library for details.
