This page contains information on the redevelopment of Harrogate library. News on the project, progress images, floor plans and relevant links can all be accessed from here. You can also read our blog and see our page on Facebook for the latest developments.

Temporary library update

The temporary library in Copthall Bridge House will close at 5pm on Saturday 4 September. The refurbished library at Victoria Avenue will re-open at 11am on Monday 18 October 2010. To cover the closed period an extended loan period is being applied and books will be due back on the 6 December 2010.

Harrogate library - temporary arrangements

The building in Victoria Avenue closed in November 2008 for the two year, £3.4million refurbishment and extension. A temporary library service is provided at Copthall Bridge House in Harrogate. These premises will offer a substantial proportion of the book lending, information and computer services. The address is:

Copthall Bridge House
Station Bridge
Harrogate
HG1 1SP

Contacting the library

Telephone: 0845 034 9520
E-mail: harrogate.library@northyorks.gov.uk

Finding the library

The library is located on Station Bridge, opposite the Odeon cinema. The railway station and bus station are both just a few minutes walk away. A location map can be found below, under "Useful downloads".

Parking and access to the library

There are no public parking spaces at the library. The nearest car park is at the Odeon cinema. The Victoria multi-storey car park on East Parade is only a short walk away. Both of these car parks are pay-and-display. There is a ramp, automatic door and lift to allow access to the library which is located on the first floor.

Library opening hours

For more details on the temporary library including what services and facilities are available, see the Harrogate library page.

Library refurbishment - progress to date

Structural work has now been completed on the library building itself. The picture (left) shows the restored atrium glazing complete with the new cupola. We are now working on the content of the library including the shelving and stock. We recently held a competition for people to join us on a trip to buy books for the library.

More news and photographs can be found on our Harrogate library redevelopment blog or Harrogate library redevelopment page on Facebook.

Harrogate library on Facebook

We have our own page on Facebook to show all the latest library developments. To view the latest news, pictures and to join the discussion, visit the Harrogate library redevelopment page on Facebook. The page will be updated regularly and will also link to this web page and the blog.

Over 130 people already like our page on Facebook, so don't miss out!

Harrogate library blog

We have set up a Harrogate library redevelopment blog to show all the improvements we are making to the library. The blog will be updated regularly as the project develops. You are welcome to post your comments about this project.

Almost a hundred people a month visit the blog so take a look today!

Map of temporary library at Copthall Bridge House

 You can view an Interactive map of Harrogate library using our online mapping system.

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