Opening Times
Monday 10am to 5.30pm
Tuesday 10am to 5.30pm
Wednesday 10am to 5.30pm
Thursday 10am to 7pm
Friday 10am to 5.30pm
Saturday 10am – 4pm
Sunday Closed
About Us
Clifton Library moved to a new home in September 2024. Read all about the development of our newest Explore Centre.
Drop-in, browse and borrow – you’re sure of a warm welcome!
You can use a PC. Please use our booking webpage to book a session. You’ll need your library card number and PIN to log in. Or give us a ring to book a session.
If you still love reading. but find it difficult to get to your local library, our Home Library Service offers you the chance to get the books that you love to read delivered straight to your door.
What’s on at Clifton Explore
All activities are free unless otherwise stated.
Under 5s Storytime:
Every Tuesday 10.30-11am Drop-in for stories and songs.
Every Thursday 1.30-2pm. Drop-in for stories and songs.
Reading Group: First Tuesday of the month 11am – 12.30pm. Please contact the library to find out the latest book. (01904) 552662
Games Club: Wednesday once a fortnight 2 – 4pm drop-in.
Boccia: Every Wednesday 2-4pm drop-in.
Under 5s Play Morning: Every Wednesday 10-11am. Come and play and enjoy our selection of toys.
Lego Club: Every Thursday 3.45-5pm drop-in.
Stay and Play: Every Friday 10.30am-12pm. Enjoy playing with a selection of toys with your child in our children’s area. No need to book, just drop-in.
Adult Craft Group: Every Friday 2-4pm drop-in.
What other organisations are based at Clifton Explore?
We are delighted to be working with three new partners who will have office space and dedicated rooms at the new Centre. They are:
- Accessible Arts and Media: an inclusive arts charity.
- York Learning
- City of York Council’s Medical Needs Teaching Service for children/young people who are unable to access mainstream education.
- York Music Hub
- Healthy Child Service
Getting there
We have a car park.
Covered cycle rack outside the library.
Buses: Transdev number 19 from Exhibition Square/Rougier Street to Skelton. Stops outside on Rawcliffe Drive.
There will be a road closure in place from Saturday 15th- Tuesday 18th February on Rawcliffe Lane while the pedestrian crossing is replaced. Diversions will be in place and Clifton Explore remains fully open and accessible. Please ask staff if you need more information to help you plan your journey to us.
