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Avid and aspiring readers of all ages and abilities are being invited to take the Book Bingo challenge at libraries this autumn.

Eyes down for Book Bingo at North Yorkshire libraries

Published 23 September 2019

Avid and aspiring readers of all ages and abilities are being invited to take the Book Bingo challenge at libraries this autumn.

Books and Beverages returns to Northallerton library

Published 27 August 2019

The popular Books and Beverages event returns to Northallerton library after a summer break with a visit from author Alex Marchant.

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.

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.

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).

Virtual reality headsets in use at Pickering Library in North Yorkshire

Get involved in futuristic design at Pickering Library

Published 8 May 2019

Virtual reality and digital arts will be amongst the futuristic and high-tech attractions at North Yorkshire’s third pop-up “Digital Makey” workshop.

Authors to delve into the past at Selby library

Published 24 April 2019

As part of the celebrations to mark the 950th anniversary of the founding of Selby Abbey, two authors will discuss their historical works at Selby library in May.

Sing for joy with new wellbeing choir at library

Published 10 April 2019

Singing should be joyous and for everyone – that’s the philosophy behind a new community wellbeing choir, which anyone can join.

Cllr Greg White presents the North Yorkshire Library of the Year award to volunteers and trustees at Boroughbridge Community Library and Resource Centre. From left are, Shirley Cullimore, Julia Helliwell, Ros Helliwell, Barbara Horner, Anne Collins, Cllr White, John Helliwell, Helen Chester, Judith Burton and Shirley Dorman.

Boroughbridge named county’s library of the year

Published 9 July 2018

Boroughbridge Community Library and Resource Centre has been selected as North Yorkshire’s Library of the Year for improved performance by North Yorkshire County Council’s library service.

Library book collection supports people with long-term conditions

Published 28 June 2017

Selected libraries across North Yorkshire will showcase a new collection of books designed to support people living with long-term conditions and their carers.

North Yorkshire County Council's library service is encouraging more people to give some time to deliver books to people who can't get to their library.

Volunteers needed to deliver library books at home

Published 25 May 2017

During National Volunteer Week, which runs from 1 to 7 June, North Yorkshire County Council's library service is encouraging more people to give some time to deliver books to people who can't get to their library.

Bilton and Woodfield community library is reopening soon.

Celebrate Bilton and Woodfield Community Library's reopening

Published 18 April 2017

Local residents are invited to the library to celebrate the official reopening of the library after recent maintenance work and to view artworks created during the recent Creative Residencies project.

Young person writing story in North Yorkshire.

Young writers and artists could see their zines published

Published 18 April 2017

Young people in Craven are being given the chance to see their writing and art published in a zine-making competition being run at the Skipton library.

Bentham library is moving to a new location in North Yorkshire.

Bentham library is on the move

Published 13 April 2017

Bentham Library and Customer Services Centre is on the move.

Libraries are evolving in North Yorkshire.

All North Yorkshire's libraries ready for next part of their story

Published 16 March 2017

Libraries will enter a new chapter next month with volunteers playing a key role in the future.

Volunteers are needed to help libraries in North Yorkshire.

Library volunteer recruitment continues

Published 1 March 2017

An army of North Yorkshire volunteers is preparing for 1 April when it will officially take control of community libraries.

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