Libraries

If you haven't been inside your local library recently, you don't know what you've been missing.

Find out about free books, free internet access, free advice and a whole lot more.

York Library refurbishment - York Library is closed for the transformation into an Explore centre. It will re-open in Spring 2010.  To find out more download our Explore newsletter.

The Local History Library and the City Archives services are merging, and are currently offering a reduced service based at the City Archives until Spring 2010.

In this section:

• What's happening
  Find out what is going on in York Libraries
• 24 Hour Library
  The 24 Hour Library is open all hours, providing access to reference tools and the library catalogue
• 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
• City Archives
  City Archives hold records and documents covering 800 years of life in York
• Family and local history
  Local and family history in York and research resources
• 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
• Policy and vision
  Information about the policies and the vision behind your Library Service