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Pickering libraryInformation about Pickering 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. Our registration service is also available at the library, as are some services provided by Ryedale District Council.
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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 - 5pm | 10am - 5pm | Closed | 10am - 7pm | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 2pm | Closed |
Library top tasks
Finding the library, parking and access
The library is in the Ropery, next to the Tourist Information Centre and opposite the short-stay car park and the Co-op supermarket. There is a bus stop outside the library, served by the number 128 bus and the local Town Bus service. Coastliner buses stop in Eastgate which is an eight minute walk from the library.
There are no car parking spaces at the library itself, but there is a paying short-stay (two hours) car park opposite the library. Long-stay parking is available in the town and is clearly sign posted.
The library has automatic doors and all areas are accessible to wheelchairs. There is also a lift to the meeting rooms on the second floor. There is a hearing loop available at the issuing desk.
You can view an interactive location map of Pickering library using our online mapping system.
Items available from the library
- books
- DVDs
- large print books
- music CDs
- story tapes
- talking books
Information and facilities at the library
- baby changing
- children's area
- document magnifier
- 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 reader and printer
- newspapers
- parents' collection
- photocopier
- public information plasma screen
- shared services - Ryedale District Council
- study area
- tea and coffee
- 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.
Citizens Advice Bureau
The Citizens Advice Bureau hold a session on Tuesday mornings from 10am - 1pm. Sessions are by appointment only, please telephone 01653 695542 to book an appointment.
Class visits
Class visits may be organised to the library. Please contact the library for details.
Events
For forthcoming events in Pickering library and news from all the libraries in North Yorkshire, see the libraries - news and events page.
Fair Trade items for sale
The library has Fair Trade items for sale. Please contact the library for details.
Home library service
The home library service operates fortnightly from the library, serving Pickering and the surrounding area.
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.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support hold occasional sessions at the library. Please contact the library for details of when the next session will be.
Readers' groups
A reader's group meet in the library on a Wednesday afternoon around ten times a year. Please contact the library for details of when the next meeting will be.
Reading club
The Chatterbooks reading club meets monthly in the library. Please contact the library for details.
Registration services
Registration services are available at the library, by appointment only. You can contact the registration service using the details below:
Telephone: 0845 034 9483 (for emergencies ONLY, i.e. outside of normal office hours, telephone 0845 200 8641)
Fax: 01653 696135
E-mail: registrars.malton@northyorks.gov.uk
The registration service is available in the library at the following times:
| Day | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Hours | Closed | 2.30pm - 4.30pm by appointment only | Closed | 2.30pm - 4.30pm by appointment only | Closed | Closed | Closed |
Storytime
There are regular storytimes during term-time. Please contact the library for details.
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Shared services - Ryedale District Council
In addition to the usual library services, you can also access some services provided by Ryedale District Council at the library. These are available every Monday, during library opening times.
See the Ryedale District Council website for more details of the services they provide at their customer contact centre in Pickering.
