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  1. North Yorkshire County Council
  2. Leisure and culture
  3. Libraries

Libraries - general information

A lady joining the local library in North Yorkshire
A lady joining the local library in North Yorkshire

How to join the library

You can join the library easily by filling in our online form.

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A photograph of a computer screen with the "pay your library fine" button on it

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.

A children's story time taking place at a local library in North Yorkshire
A children's story time taking place at a local library in North Yorkshire

Libraries - children's services

The library is a great place for children whatever their age. No one is too young to join the library and it’s free to join and borrow books.

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A man being shown how to access the internet on a North Yorkshire County Council computer by a librarian

Libraries - computers and the internet

Our libraries have over 340 computers available to use. Your first 30 minutes is free with subsequent time costing £1.50 per 30 minutes.

Children reading books
Children reading books

Libraries - books and reading

North Yorkshire has more than 200 reading groups, with members often meeting monthly to discuss a chosen book.

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Poppies in a field in front of a sunset

First World War commemoration projects

Learn about projects aiming to help broaden the understanding of how the First World War continues to shape our world.

Two women talking at a library in North Yorkshire.
Two women talking at a library in North Yorkshire.

Health and wellbeing resources at your library

If you are looking to improve your health and wellbeing, your local library is a great place to start.

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The county council provides services across North Yorkshire including Harrogate, Ripon, Scarborough, Whitby, Northallerton, Thirsk, Selby, Tadcaster, Malton, Pickering, Richmond, Skipton and more.