Welcome to your award winning new library, featuring state of the art learning facilities.  Explore has so much to offer.  Here are just some of the things that you will find…

• Quiet study space
• FREE broadband internet access and wi-fi
• Comfortable seating for you to relax and pass time with friends
• State of the art self-service technology
• A giant plasma screen showing all the latest news
• Parking for cars and bicycles
• Children's area and young people's area
• Colour photocopying facilities

Reading and Information

Promoting the enjoyment of reading is at the heart of the centre, and we are opening with a huge new range of books. You will also be able to find the following at Explore:

• Children's fiction and adult fiction
• Large print books and audiobooks
• Reference books
• Books to support your learning
• DVD rentals
• Information about local services
• Adult Education course information
• Reading groups
• Storytimes for under 5's
• Family and local history
• Newspapers and magazines

Of course our friendly staff will be able to help you with all your information needs, so please just ask.

Learning

There is a full programme of adult learning courses at the centre.

You can also use the flexible ICT suite for computer courses and much more. 

The following list tells you just some of the courses we offer:

• Computer courses from beginner to advanced
• Short taster sessions in a variety of computer skills
• Language classes in a variety of European languages
• Alternative therapy classes
• Yoga
• Pilates
• Self-study classes
• Bookstart
• Family Learning

Cafe Explore

Cafe Explore is at the front of the centre, and outdoor seating is available in fine weather.  Why not come and relax with some excellent coffee, great food and a good book.

Room Hire

There are three state of the art meeting rooms available for hire at Explore, plus an ICT suite. On Wednesdays the whole Explore centre is available for hire.  For a full list of facilities and prices please see the Room Hire page.

Location and contact details

Explore Acomb Library Learning Centre
Front Street
Acomb
York
YO24 3BZ  

Telephone: (01904) 552651

Email: acomb.library@york.gov.uk

Location: map of Explore: Acomb Library Learning Centre

The link above shows you a map of Acomb library using our online maps (Localview). You can zoom in and out of the map.

Opening times

Opening hours for the Explore Centre:
Monday: 9am - 9.30pm
Tuesday: 9am - 9.30pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9am - 9.30pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 9am - 2pm

Opening hours for the cafe:
Monday to Friday: 9:30am to 3.00pm
Saturday: 10:30am to 1:30pm

York Libraries are closed on Bank Holidays.

Accessibility

Access guide for Explore Acomb on the Disabled Go website