Opening Times
Monday 9am to 4pm
Tuesday 9am to 4pm
Wednesday 9am to 4pm
Thursday 9am to 4pm
Friday 9am to 4pm
Saturday 10am to 4pm
All our libraries and reading cafes will be closed on Wednesday 13 November for our annual staff conference, any books due back on this date will be extended until the following day.
Christmas and New Year opening
Monday 23 December 9am 4pm
Tuesday 24 December 9am to 2pm
Wednesday 25 December closed
Thursday 26 December closed
Friday 27 December 9am – 4pm
Saturday 28 December 10am – 4pm
Sunday 29 December closed
Monday 30 December 9am – 4pm
Tuesday 31 December closed
Wednesday 1 January closed
Thursday 2 January open as normal
What’s On at Hungate Reading Cafe
We’re a family-friendly Explore Reading Cafe with plenty of space, and we’re part of Explore Libraries and Archives so you can borrow or return books, get a library card, settle down to read or write, or explore our exciting programme of pop-up events and regular activities for adults, families and children.
Under 5s Storytime and Crafts: Every Tuesday 10.30-11.30am drop-in.
Facilities
We’re one of York’s hidden gems, a stylish urban cafe in Hungate very close to the Shambles in York city centre. We serve handmade sandwiches, wraps, cakes, hot and cold drinks and more. We have a good selection of vegan and vegetarian dishes to choose from and change our specials seasonally.
Our cafe is accessible for wheelchair users.
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