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Libraries

Information about all the libraries in North Yorkshire.

The library catalogue

Browse our full library catalogue, renew and reserve books using your online library account.

Download ebooks, e-magazines and digital audiobooks

Download thousands of free digital audio books, ebooks, magazines, newspapers, comics and graphic novels.

Online resources available at your library

Find out about the range of online resources you can access from home and your library.

Local libraries

Information about all the libraries in North Yorkshire.

Contacting your library and using its services

How to contact your library, join, and access your account to request and renew items.

National Year of Reading 2026

Learn about the National Year of Reading 2026 and how you can take part.

The North Yorkshire libraries app

Find out about the North Yorkshire libraries app and what it enables you to do.

Computers and online support at your library

Find out how libraries can help you get online through computers, free wi-fi and a team of friendly staff and volunteers.

Help with health and wellbeing from your library

How libraries can help with your health and wellbeing, from books and groups to events and the home library service.

Home library service

Information about the home library service in North Yorkshire.

Libraries for children and young people

Find out what libraries can offer children and young people, from story time to learning resources.

Library support for learners, job seekers and businesses

Find out how our libraries support job seekers, businesses and adult learners.

Library volunteering

Volunteering in a library is a rewarding and sociable way to be involved in your local community.

Libraries local and special collections

Find out about the range of local and special collections available across the county’s libraries.

Reading groups at your local library

Find out how our libraries can support your reading group.

Library charges and fines

Books are usually loaned free of charge. Other items, such as CDs and DVDs, can be borrowed for a small charge.

Conference, hall and library meeting room hire

Find out about venues available for hire at North Yorkshire libraries.

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