Ayton library

Ayton library is located in the village of West Ayton, between Ayton Methodist Chapel and the Forge Valley Inn.

Contacting the library

Telephone: 0845 034 9511

Finding the library

The library is located on the main A170 Scarborough to Thirsk Road, in the village of West Ayton, in between Ayton Methodist Chapel and the Forge Valley Inn. There is a bus stop nearby served by the 8 and 128 buses.

Parking and access to the library

There is a car park adjacent to the library with space for six cars. There is also one space immediately outside the library. Should the car park be full, there is a large car park behind the library. This belongs to the pub but it may be used by library customers. The library has automatic doors and all areas are accessible to wheelchairs. A hearing loop is available at the counter. Baby changing facilities are also available.

Items available from the library

• books
• DVDs
• large print books
• story tapes
• talking books

Information and facilities at the library

• baby changing
• induction loop 
• information and leaflets
• internet and computer access
• language courses
• local studies
• magazines
• toilets

Activities at the library

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 Ayton library and news from all the libraries in North Yorkshire, see the Libraries - news and events page.

Readers' groups
A reader's group is held every last Tuesday of the month from 6.15pm.

Storytime
A storytime for under 5's is held every Friday afternoon from 2.15pm to 3pm.

Library opening hours

Map of Ayton library

 You can view an interactive map of Ayton library using our online mapping system.