libraries

Josh and Ben join the Space Chase at Harrogate

7,000 and counting… summer reading is out of this world

Published 9 August 2019

More than 7,000 children in North Yorkshire have so far signed up for Space Chase, this year’s library Summer Reading Challenge.

Children’s poet and author Joseph Coelho visited Northallerton library on Wednesday (7 August) as part of his quest to visit a library in every library authority in the UK. His aim is to encourage as many people as possible to join their local library.

Author embarks on library-joining marathon

Published 8 August 2019

A popular children’s author and champion of local libraries is taking on a marathon challenge to celebrate the vital role libraries play in our community.

artist Wendi New

Further your drawing skills at Northallerton library

Published 7 August 2019

Budding sketchers are invited to a How to Draw – Further Steps workshop at Northallerton library on Saturday, 31 August.

some of the work in the exhibition

Youngsters showcase art exhibition at Northallerton library

Published 6 August 2019

Youth art and animation groups are inviting members of the public to view their work at Northallerton library this summer.

Emma Decent

Arts festival returns to Knaresborough library

Published 29 July 2019

The Festival of Entertainment and Visual Arts (FEVA) returns to Knaresborough library with a jam-packed programme from 9 to 18 August.

Benedicte Page presents the award to library supervisor Abigail Tanner with Fraser Hutchinson of the Reading Agency and staff and volunteers from Harrogate library and local authors

National award presented to Harrogate library

Published 23 July 2019

Volunteers and staff at Harrogate library gathered to receive their national trophy as the Library of the Year in The Bookseller magazine’s annual awards.

members of the team at the award-winning Harrogate library

Harrogate library wins national award

Published 12 July 2019

Volunteers, staff and visitors of Harrogate library are celebrating after it scooped The Bookseller’s Library of the Year Award 2019.

Inside the inflatable planetarium

Discover the wonders of space at Astrocampus events

Published 12 July 2019

From an inflatable planetarium to meteor making sessions, the mysteries of space travel are being brought closer to home at Northallerton and Selby libraries.

Cllr Jim Clark cuts the cake watched by staff and volunteers

Customers welcome library’s new look

Published 2 July 2019

Customers have been praising the new look of Skipton’s refurbished library, which was officially opened this week.

Ready for blast-off in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge are outreach librarian Heather French and rocket man Albie Burrows

Summer reading will be out of this world

Published 1 July 2019

Five, four, three, two, one … blast off to your library where the theme of this year’s exciting Summer Reading Challenge is Space Chase.

the supermobile library

Mobile library hosts wellbeing drop-in sessions

Published 27 June 2019

A charity that supports residents with mental or physical health issues across Ryedale is hosting wellbeing drop-in sessions on the County Council’s Supermobile library.

a group at last year's Health Yourself event

‘Health Yourself’ returns to Ripon library

Published 27 June 2019

Residents are invited to learn more about the health and wellbeing services and advice on offer at Ripon’s next Health Information Week Fete.

Rosemary J Kind

Books and Beverages at Northallerton library

Published 27 June 2019

Come and enjoy the second Books and Beverages event in Northallerton with author Rosemary J Kind.

Summer reading challenge

Young volunteers needed for Summer Reading Challenge

Published 24 June 2019

Libraries across North Yorkshire are calling for young people to get involved in the annual Summer Reading Challenge – and it’s out of this world.

The new chill out room in Knaresborough library North Yorkshire

Autism friendly initiative launches at Knaresborough Library

Published 13 June 2019

Toys, mood lighting and a dark tent are among the autism friendly equipment on offer in a new Chill Out room at Knaresborough Library.

Volunteers from Grassington hub receive their award

Libraries honoured during Volunteers Week

Published 7 June 2019

Grassington hub and community library has been named North Yorkshire’s library of the year.

Music and games at library for Armed Forces Day

Published 7 June 2019

Scarborough library will host events and activities for all as part of the town’s Armed Forces Day celebrations on Saturday, 29 June.

Scarborough library

Libraries’ project will take a fresh look at local landmarks

Published 4 June 2019

A creative project hosted by North Yorkshire libraries will take a new look at the past and present of some of the county’s landmarks.

restocking the shelves at Skipton library

Refurbished library to open its doors

Published 3 June 2019

Skipton library will reopen its doors at 9.30am on Friday, 7 June, following its closure for refurbishment.

Wendi New

Take your drawing skills to the next level at Northallerton library

Published 30 May 2019

Following the success of How to Draw workshops in spring, Northallerton library is holding a How to Draw – the Next Step workshop for adults and teenagers with local artist Wendi New.

wellbeing bag contents

Libraries offer ‘bags of wellbeing’ to boost mental health

Published 28 May 2019

Libraries across North Yorkshire are loaning bags of support in a bid to improve mental health and wellbeing.

Make a Noise in Libraries fortnight promotes accessibility for all

Published 24 May 2019

Make some noise in your library this month to help people with impaired vision engage in reading.

A volunteer at Northallerton library

Library helpers celebrated during Volunteers Week

Published 24 May 2019

Show your support for the thousands of people who support your county’s libraries during National Volunteers Week (1 to 7 June).

Mari Hannah

Thrill for crime fiction fans as the Big Read returns to libraries

Published 21 May 2019

Bookworms are invited to celebrate the enthralling world of crime fiction at the county’s libraries in the annual Big Read.

Libraries encouraging conversation for Dementia Action Week

Published 14 May 2019

Libraries are encouraging people to support events aimed at improving the lives of those living with dementia during this year’s Dementia Action Week (20 to 26 May).

the Read Regional authors

Discover the best Northern novels in Read Regional campaign

Published 13 May 2019

Twelve of the best new titles from Northern writers have been announced for this year’s Read Regional campaign which is visiting libraries in North Yorkshire.

Virpi Kettu with her animations

Get creative at your local library

Published 9 May 2019

Animation, coding and drumming are among the creative activities on offer at our county’s libraries as part of the national Get Creative Festival (11 to 19 May).

Deaf Awareness Week branding

Deaf awareness drop-in session at Northallerton library

Published 29 April 2019

Whether you’re just noticing hearing problems or have lived with them for years, Northallerton library is holding a drop-in support session as part of Deaf Awareness Week (6 to 12 May).

interior of Kirkbymoorside library

Libraries tell our county’s story during history month

Published 24 April 2019

Stories of the long, fascinating history of North Yorkshire’s places, people and events will be brought to life in the county’s libraries during Local and Community History Month in May.

image from virtual reality experience

Take a virtual trip into the heart of Africa

Published 17 April 2019

Visitors to Knaresborough library will be able to take a virtual journey into the heart of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, one of Africa’s most dangerous and beautiful countries.