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Scarborough libraryInformation about Scarborough 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. The library also hosts the Scarborough Literature Festival 'The Long Weekend' every April.
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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 - 6pm | 9am - 6pm | 10am - 6pm | 9am - 7pm | 9am - 6pm | 9am - 3pm | Closed |
Library top tasks
Finding the library, parking and access
The library is located just off the main pedestrian precinct on Vernon Road, next door to the Iceland supermarket. There are two bus stops within a two minute walk to the library, which are served by 1, 2, 3, 3A, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 36, 63, 93A, 118, 119, 120, 121, 128 and 843 buses. The railway station is three minutes walk away.
The most convenient parking is at the Palm Court multi-storey on Vernon Road or the Brunswick multi-storey on York Place. Alternatively, Scarborough has a park and ride scheme on the A64 and the A165 Filey approach to town.
There are ramps; automatic doors; lifts; a disabled toilet; and an induction loop system at the library. Shopmobility is two minutes walk away at the rear entrance to Debenhams and has a motorised scooter for use in the library.
You can view an interactive location map of Scarborough 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
- family history
- fax
- induction loop
- information and leaflets
- internet and computer access
- language courses
- local studies
- magazines
- meeting rooms available for hire (concert room and small meeting room)
- newspapers
- parents' collection
- photocopier
- public information plasma screen
- scanner
- study area
- tea and coffee
- telephone directories
- toilets
Activities at the library
Archive volunteer group
The archive volunteer group meets on Thursdays from 6pm - 8pm. Please contact the library for details.
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 Scarborough 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.
Friends of Scarborough library
The friends of Scarborough library have guest speakers on the first Saturday of every month and a music group on Wednesdays, 10am - 12pm. Please contact the library for details.
Lunchtime concerts
Lunchtime concerts are held throughout the winter season at 12.30pm. Please contact the library for details.
Readers' groups
A reader's group meets every second Monday of the month at 6pm with refreshments. Please contact the library for details.
Storytime
There is a storytime for the under-fives on Mondays at 1.30pm - 2.30pm. Please contact the library for details.
Scarborough Literature Festival 'The Long Weekend'
Scarborough Literature Festival, known as 'The Long Weekend' is organised by the library and takes place every April. Please see www.scarboroughliteraturefestival.co.uk for details. You can also see the libraries - news and events page for related events at the library.
