Libraries and archives

IMPORTANT: Please check our occasional closed dates before you visit us.

IMPORTANT: We are issuing new YorkCards from all libraries. Any YorkCards with an expiry date of 28 Feb 2013 are valid until 30 June 2013, and you can call into any library to get a replacement card now.

Libraries and archives online

Search the online catalogue, renew and reserve books, join the library and find out what's on at all of our locations across the city

Our future

Find out what's happening with our investigation into becoming a Community Benefit Society and get involved in the consultation

Locations and opening hours

List of the opening times and location of all libraries, plus find out more about proposed changes to your library opening times

Archives and local history

Resources for you to find out about local and family history

Information on Libraries and archives

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