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Scarborough library

Visit libraries safely.

With the Government easing of protective measures from July 19th we would like to reassure you that your safety remains our priority.

We want everyone to feel safe and comfortable so would ask that you treat others using the building with consideration as we know that many visitors wish to remain cautious.

We are managing the reintroduction of services and there will be local variations. For details of services from your local library find out more from our Library and Record Office services during Coronavirus (Covid-19) page, or check the Facebook page or website of your local community library for further information.

Information about Scarborough library including contact details and services offered.

Scarborough library
Vernon Road
Scarborough
YO11 2NN

Email: scarborough.library@northyorks.gov.uk
Telephone: 01609 536602

Library opening hours

Please see our Library and Record Office services during Coronavirus (Covid-19) page for current opening hours.

Finding the library, parking and access

The library is located just off the main pedestrian precinct on Vernon Road, next door to the Iceland supermarket. There are two bus stops near the library, which are served by numerous routes. The railway station is also nearby.

The most convenient parking is at the Palm Court multi-storey on Vernon Road or the Brunswick multi-storey on York Place. Alternatively, Scarborough has a park and ride scheme on the A64 and the A165 Filey approach to town.

The library has ramps, automatic doors, lifts, a disabled toilet and an induction loop system. Shopmobility is two minutes walk away at the rear entrance to Debenhams at 5 Somerset Terrace and has a motorised scooter for use in the library.

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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

  • family history
  • fax
  • free online access to Ancestry.com, Find My Past, the British Newspaper Archive and Access to Research
  • free wi-fi
  • induction loop
  • help and support using IT
  • internet and computer access
  • language courses
  • local studies
  • meeting rooms available for hire (concert hall and small meeting room)
  • newspapers
  • parents' collection
  • photocopying, printing and scanning
  • study area
  • tea and coffee
  • toilets

Activities at the library

For further information about any of the activities below, please contact the library.

Archive volunteer group

The archive volunteer group meets on Thursdays from 6.30pm to 8pm.

Class visits

Class visits to the library may be organised.

Code club

Code club meets on Thursdays from 4pm to 5pm or Saturdays from 1pm to 2pm. Please contact the library for details.

Friends of Scarborough library

The Friends of Scarborough library host regular monthly guest speakers. They also have a book group that meets on the first Wednesday afternoon of the month from 2pm to 4pm. New members are always welcome. To join please contact us by email at foslibuk@gmail.com or pick up an application form from the library. Visit the Friends of Scarborough library website for more information and to sign up.

Knitting and crochet drop-in

There is a knitting and crochet drop-in session every Wednesday from 11am.

Monthly drop-in sessions

We hold monthly genealogy and police surgery drop-in sessions. Please contact the library for details.

Reading group

A reading group meets every second Monday of the month at 6pm.

Scarborough sewing bee

The Scarborough sewing bee meets on a Thursday from 5pm to 7pm.

Storytime and under-fives activities

Storytime and crafts, Mondays from 1.30pm to 2.30pm.

Songs and rhymes, Wednesdays from 1.30pm to 2pm.

Both term time only, but please check Scarborough Library Facebook for additional sessions and stand-alone events.

News and events

You can view news and events for all the libraries in North Yorkshire here.

Social media

You can follow North Yorkshire libraries on Library Service Twitter or Library Service Facebook page.

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.