Skipton library is located on the High Street in Skipton, opposite the Town Hall and next to the statue of Matthew Wilson.

Contacting the library

Telephone: 0845 034 9538

Finding the library

The library is on the High Street in Skipton, opposite the Town Hall and next to the statue of Matthew Wilson. There is a bus stop directly outside; the main bus station and train station are each about a ten minute walk away.

Parking and access to the library

There is no designated parking for the library, but on non-market days (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays) there are two hour's free parking outside along each side of the market place. The nearest car park is behind the Town Hall, opposite.

The library has automatic doors and wheelchair access to the ground floor.

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

• family history
• fax
• information and leaflets
• internet and computer access
• language courses
• local studies
• magazines
• newspapers
• parents' collection
• photocopier
• study area
• telephone directories

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
Events are sometimes held at the library. For the events in Skipton library and news from all the libraries in North Yorkshire, see the Libraries - news and events page.

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.

Library circle group
There is a monthly 'library circle' educational and social group for the over-55s which meets on a Tuesday afternoon. Please contact the library for details.

Readers' groups
There is a monthly reading group meeting on a Wednesday evening. Please contact the library for details.

Storytime
A weekly under-fives storytime takes place on a Friday afternoon, during term-time.

Library opening hours

Map of Skipton library

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