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Harrogate libraryInformation about Harrogate 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 | 9am - 7pm | 9am - 7pm | 9am - 7pm | 10am - 6pm | 9am - 7pm | 9am - 4pm | Closed |
Library top tasks
Finding the library, parking and access
The library is located on Victoria Avenue, next to the rose garden and just off Station Parade. The bus station and railway station are both situated a few minutes walk away.
There is pay and display parking for up to two hours available on Victoria Avenue and for up to three hours on Raglan Street at the rear of the library building. There are disabled parking spaces on Victoria Avenue near the library entrance.
The library has a ramp and automatic doors at the entrance. There is lift access to all levels of the building and all public areas are accessible to wheelchairs. There are disabled toilets and a changing place. The Victoria meeting room has a hearing loop and there are portable hearing loops for use in other parts of the building. There is a wheelchair available for use by customers.
You can view an interactive location map of Harrogate library using our online mapping system.
Items available from the library
- books
- DVDs
- large print books
- music CDs
- Polish books
- story tapes
- talking books
Information and facilities at the library
- changing place
- 'communicate in print' software available on four computers
- exhibition area
- 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 rooms available for hire
- microfiche/microfilm readers and printers
- newspapers
- Ordnance Survey maps
- parents' collection
- photocopiers
- public information plasma screen
- scanners
- study area
- tea and coffee
- toilets
- wheelchair available
- Wi-Fi internet access
'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 the library. Please contact the library for details.
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 Harrogate library and news from all the libraries in North Yorkshire, see the libraries - news and events page.
Friends of Harrogate library
There is a friends of Harrogate library group. Please contact the library for details.
Reading group
There are two reading groups that meet monthly, one on the last Tuesday of the month and one on the first Thursday of the month. Both meet from 6pm - 7.15pm. All are welcome and there is no charge. Please contact the library for details
Storytime
There is a storytime for under fives that alternates between Mondays from 2pm - 2.30pm and Fridays from 10am - 10.30am. Attendance is free. Please contact the library for details of dates.
Volunteering
There are a number of opportunities to volunteer at the library including working on local studies projects as well as providing IT support. Please contact the library for details.
Library refurbishment
The library reopened in October 2010 after a two-year, multi-million pound refurbishment. Please see the Harrogate library redevelopment page for details of the refurbishment work.
