There are lots of ways to contact your library, depending on what you want to do or find out.
You can find lots of information about your local library including contact details and the services offered.
We have various social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Facebook. We also have a library app, or you can contact us.
Join the library
You can visit any North Yorkshire library to join in person. It is free, and you do not need any ID. Children of any age can join and do not need parental permission or a parent present. You can also join online.
Library terms and conditions
When joining our library service, you will be asked to accept the following terms and conditions:
- you must bring your library card when you visit a library
- if you lose your library card, the library must be notified
- you are responsible for all items borrowed on your library card and for any access to the internet made with your library card number
- your library membership, including internet access, is not transferable to any other person
After registering, you will be sent an email confirming your membership.
Accessing your library account
You will need your library card number and personal identification number to access your library account.
Requesting items
There are several ways of requesting items, including books, periodicals, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and language courses. We will send them to be collected from a library of your choice. Once an item is available, you will be notified by email or letter.
You can request items online through the library catalogue. You will need your library card number and personal identification number.
Items can also be requested in person at any library or the Supermobile library to be collected the next time it visits your area.
There is a small charge for requesting books. Books that are not in stock can be requested through the inter-library loans scheme, which carries a further charge. There is no charge for requesting audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and language courses, but hire charges still apply when the item is collected.
You can find out about the full list of charges.
Renewing items
You can renew your loaned item(s) online through the Library App or by logging into your account through the library catalogue. You can also contact any of our libraries.
It may not be possible to renew an item if it is reserved by another library user. If you are unable to return a reserved item by the due date, please contact your local library.
Booking a computer
You can book a computer online.
You will need your library card and personal identification number.