Opening Times
Monday 9am to 8pm
Tuesday 9am to 8pm
Wednesday 9am to 8pm
Thursday 9am to 8pm
Friday 9am to 6pm
Saturday 9am to 4pm
Sunday 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 hours
Monday 23rd Dec – open as normal
Tues 24th Dec – closed
Weds 25th Dec – closed
Thurs 26th Dec – closed
Friday 27th Dec – 9am – 5pm
Saturday 28th Dec – 9am – 4pm
Sunday 29th Dec – closed
Monday 30th Dec – 9am – 5pm
Tuesday 31st Dec – closed
Weds 1st Jan – closed
Thursday 2nd Jan – open as normal
Please be aware if visiting the library that our downstairs male toilets will remain closed until further notice, we do have male toilets on our first floor if needed. Our ground floor access toilets and baby change facilities plus our ladies toilet are open as normal.
Facilities
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.
Toilets are available in the centre including accessible toilets and changing places facilities.
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 Tang Hall Explore
All activities are free unless otherwise stated.
The Bad Bargain Book Club: First Monday of every month 6pm-7pm. Please ask a member of library staff or email or phone the library to book as places are limited.
Under 5s Storytime: Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10.30-11am. Drop-in for stories and rhymes.
Stay and Play: Every Monday 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.
Lego Club: Every Saturday 11am-12pm, no need to book.
Chess Club: Every Thursday 4:30pm-6:30pm. Open to all ages, free, no booking required.
Monthly Chess Club: First Saturday of the month 10am – 12pm. All ages, all abilities, free drop-in.
The Thursday Night Murder Club: First Thursday of every month 6pm-7pm. Please email, phone or ask a member of library staff for further information.
Craft Club: Every Saturday 10am-12pm
Family Board Games Club: Every Saturday afternoon 1:30pm-3:30pm. Free drop-in, no booking required.
Book Sale: The first weekend of every month.
Digital Support Sessions
Explore Computers: Every Tuesday 12.30pm – 1.30pm. A one to one computer course for absolute beginners, please book by calling (01904) 552655
Explore the Internet: Every Tuesday 1.30pm-2.30pm. A five week computer course following on from Explore Computers, please book by calling (01904) 552655
Explore Tablets/Smartphones: Every Wednesday 2pm – 3pm, A one to one course to help beginners to use their smartphone or tablet, please book by calling (01904) 552655
Digital Café: Last Saturday of every month 10-12pm. Keeping Digital Foundation will be on hand to offer one to one help to assist customers complete a specific task on-line.
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Getting there
Cycling: There are plenty of covered cycle racks available.
Buses: First York bus no. 11 stops outside the building.
Driving: Two free car parks, one on each side of the building, with around 70 spaces in total. There is a drop off point outside the library entrance plus four accessible parking spaces. There is also an electric car charging point operated by BP Pulse on behalf of CYC. To check the status of the charge point before arrival, you can access the Zap Map, and then search for our post code (YO31 0HA). the map will show you a marker for the library and clicking on the marker will show you the status. On-street parking is available with no local parking restrictions.
Taxis: Not all companies are yet familiar with our location. When giving information we recommend that you refer to Tang Hall Explore Library, The Centre @ Burnholme, Mossdale Avenue, off Bad Bargain Lane. Our postcode is YO31 0HA. If this is not recognised, suggest YO31 0GW as an alternative. Do not go to Fifth Avenue as we have not been at that location since June 2018.
