Opening Times
Monday 9am to 7.30pm
Tuesday 9am to 7.30pm
Wednesday 9am to 2pm
Thursday 9am to 7.30pm
Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday 9am to 3pm
Christmas and New Year opening hours
Monday 23 Dec – open as normal
Tues 24 Dec – closed
Weds 25 Dec – closed
Thurs 26 Dec – closed
Friday 27 Dec – 9am – 5pm
Saturday 28 Dec – 9am – 3pm
Sunday 29 Dec – closed
Monday 30 Dec – 9am – 5pm
Tuesday 31 Dec – closed
Weds 1 Jan – closed
Thursday 2 Jan – open as normal
About Us
Drop-in, browse and borrow – you’re sure of a warm welcome!
We have a welcoming cafe serving a variety of food and drink.
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. Alternatively just 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.
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What’s on at Acomb Explore
All activities are free unless otherwise stated.
Knits and Tots Craft Group: Every Monday 10am-12pm drop-in.
Gardening Club: Every Monday 9.30am and Friday 9.30am. Please contact the library for details. (01904) 552651
Adult Lego Club: Every Monday 5.30-7pm. For age 14+, drop-in.
Stay and Play: Every Wednesday 10-11.30am. Enjoy playing with a selection of toys with your child in our children’s area. No need to book, just drop-in.
Under 5s Storytime: Every Tuesday and Thursday 10.30-11.00am. Drop-in for stories and rhymes.
Right to Read: Every Thursday 4pm- 5pm. Aimed at primary school children. Join York Cares volunteers and practise reading together in the café area. Each child may book onto a 20 minute session with a volunteer and there will be 3 sessions available. Please contact us for more details.
Scrabble Club: Every Thursday 5pm – 7:15pm
Reading Groups: We have two reading groups at Acomb. Last Tuesday of the month 6pm – 7pm and fourth Thursday of the month 11am–12pm. Please contact us for more details.
Boccia: Every Friday 2.00-3.00pm drop-in.
Lego Club: Every Saturday 11am-12 pm Suitable for children 6-11 years. Cost is 50p per child, no need to book, just drop-in.
Adult Craft Club: Every Saturday 11am-1pm. No need to book, just drop-in.
Digital Support Sessions. You will need to book for these by calling (01904) 552651
Explore Computers: Every Tuesday 3.30-4.30pm. A one to one computer course for absolute beginners,
Explore the Internet: Every Thursday 3.30 -4.30pm. A five week computer course following on from Explore Computers.
Explore Tablets/Smartphones: Every Tuesday 5 – 6pm. A one to one course to help beginners to use their smartphone or tablet.
Tech Assist: Every Tuesday 2.30-3.30pm. A one to one session to help customers complete a specific task on-line.
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