Libraries

If you haven't been in your local library recently you don't know what you're missing. These webpages will tell you more about the free books, free learning, and free information that we can offer.

IMPORTANT: there are several closures coming up which may affect your visit. 

In this section:

• What's happening
  Find out what is going on in York Libraries
• Online library
  The online library is open all hours, providing access to reference tools and the library catalogue and e-book downloads
• Locations and opening hours for libraries
  List of the opening times and location of all libraries in York.
• Borrowing and renewing
  Borrow from our huge collection of books, DVDs, CDs and more
• Children and young people
  Services and what's happening in libraries for children and young people
• Archives and local history
  Resources for you to find out about local and family history, including books, journals, maps, photographs and the historic city archives covering 800 years of life in York
• Fees and charges
  It's free to join the library and to borrow books, but there are charges for some extra services. Have a look at our affordable prices for room hire, DVD hire and more
• Internet and computers
  Every City of York council library in York has at least 2 computers
• Joining the library
  Anyone who lives, works or is studying in York can join the library
• Library catalogue
  Use the online library catalogue to search for items at any of our libraries and to renew your books
• Policy and vision
  Information about the policies and the vision behind your Library Service
• Volunteering opportunities
  Would you like to help York Libraries?