Starbeck community library
Starbeck Central
68A High Street
Starbeck
Harrogate
HG2 7LW
Email: info.starbeckcl@gmail.com
Telephone: 01609 536662 (lending library), 01609 536664 (home library service)
Facebook: Starbeck Community Library Facebook page
This library is managed and operated by volunteers working in partnership with North Yorkshire Council.
Library opening hours
- Monday: 2pm to 5pm
- Tuesday: 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm
- Wednesday: 2pm to 5pm
- Thursday: closed
- Friday: 2pm to 5pm
- Saturday: 9:30am to 12:30pm
- Sunday: closed
Finding the library, parking and access
The library is in the Starbeck Central community hub, next to Belmont Park on the High Street in Starbeck. A bus stop is a two-minute walk away and the train station is a five-minute walk away.
One car parking space is available at the front of the building for use by people with a disability. Free street parking is available on the High Street and neighbouring roads. A small, free car park is also available at St Andrew's Church. Cycle racks are also provided.
Starbeck Central is on one floor and all areas are accessible to wheelchair users. A disabled toilet and a changing place are available.
Library charges and pay fees
Library charges and fines need to be paid for in person, you can find out more about charges and fines by viewing our library charges and pay fines page.
Items available from the library
You can borrow a range of books for all ages in a variety of formats, including large print and audio. Music CDs, DVDs and foreign language titles are also available for loan, as well as micro:bits. You can request any item that is not immediately available.
Information and facilities at the library
- Buzzy Bee’s Honey Hunt for under 5s
- tea and coffee available
- changing place
- 'communicate in print' software available on one computer
- free online access to Ancestry.com, Find My Past, the British Newspaper Archive and Access to Research
- free wi-fi
- handmade goods for sale
- help and support using IT
- internet and computer access
- newspapers
- meeting rooms available for hire
- photocopying, printing and scanning
- self-service kiosk to borrow, renew or return books
- toilets
'Communicate in print' software
This software enables people to create symbols for communicating. It is ideal for people and families where communication is impaired, for example by learning disabilities, autism or dementia. Training in how to use the software can be booked at Harrogate Library.
Activities at the library
Under 5s Storytime
Tuesdays during term time from 10.15am to 10.45am, followed by crafts from 10.45am to 11.30am, Drop-in session, no need to book.
Lego Club
Tuesdays at 4pm. Booking essential - call 01609 536662
Craft Club (for adults)
Mondays from 2 to 4pm. £3 per session including refreshments and most materials.
Volunteering
There are a number of opportunities to volunteer at the library. See the library volunteering page or ask at the library for further details.