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
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
Monday 23rd Dec – open as normal
Tues 24th Dec – closed
Weds 25th Dec – closed
Thurs 26th Dec – closed
Friday 27th Dec – 10am – 5pm
Saturday 28th Dec – 10am – 4pm
Sunday 29th Dec – closed
Monday 30th Dec – 10am – 5pm
Tuesday 31st Dec – closed
Weds 1st Jan – closed
Thursday 2nd Jan – open as normal
Facilities
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.
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. Drop-in to play with toys and colour pictures.
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.Clifton Explore: July to September 2024
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.
Can I hire a Meeting Room at the new Explore Centre?
A few meeting rooms will be available for hire at Clifton. For more information, please get in touch.
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.
