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Art at the Library

We have an exciting new mini-exhibition in the library featuring the lino prints and paintings of local artist, DEBBIE HANDSLIP.

Pop in during library opening hours to be inspired by her marvellous work. Look out for Debbie at the upcoming Little Bird Market where you’ll have an opportunity to buy some of her work.

Library Toilet Facilities

Please note that our public toilet facility is being redecorated during the week commencing Monday 1st June and will not be available for use.

The nearest alternative public toilets are located on the Market Square.

Need a Bus Pass or Blue Badge?

Applications for North Yorkshire Council bus passes and blue badges must be made online.  If you or someone you know needs help doing this, our trained IT Buddies are standing by.  We offer one-to-one sessions by appointment and the process takes around an hour.

Call into the library or ring us on 01609 534584 for an appointment and details of the documents you’ll need to bring with you.

A FREE service from the community library.

Knit, Crochet… and Natter!

Our Knit & Natter group, run by our lovely volunteers, meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 10am until Noon.

Join us for good chat and a cuppa. Catch up on your latest project or start a new one. All abilities are welcome and if you get yourself into knots our knitting and crocheting wizards are sure to be able to untangle things for you.

Books? What books??

It’s true that these days public libraries are about much more than books. The library in a small and oddly familiar market town has unknowingly branched-out into offering its community much, much more than great reads…

Written by a library volunteer, The Library Loft is a lighthearted mystery story written in memory of the late Sue Morris. Sue was a dedicated library stalwart for many years and is very much missed.

Here’s your chance to get your hands on a copy of The Library Loft hot off the press for the very modest sum of £2. Truly a bargain because when it’s won the Booker Prize the price will surely skyrocket! All proceeds from sales of the book will go to library funds.

Just be sure not to look up!