Opening Times
Monday 2pm to 7pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 5pm
Thursday 10am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 5pm
Friday 2pm to 5pm
Saturday 10am to 12.30pm
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 hours
We will be closed Tuesday 24th December until Wednesday 1st January inclusive. York, Clifton, Acomb and Tang Hall Explore and some of our reading cafes will have limited opening between Christmas and New Year, please see webpages for for more information. The Community Stadium will be open for self service as per the centres opening hours.
Facilities
Drop-in, browse and borrow – you can be 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. 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 Bishopthorpe Library
All activities are free unless otherwise stated.
Lego Club: Every Wednesday 3.15 – 4.30pm. Suitable for children aged 4+. Duplo is available for younger siblings to play with.
Under 5s Storytime: Every Thursday 10.30-11am. Join us for stories, rhymes and songs.
Book Group: Bishy Bookworms meet on the third Saturday of the month, 11am-12pm. New members are always welcome!
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