Disruption to library services - 15 to 20 March
We're changing to a new library management system. From 15 to 20 March there will be disruption to some online and in-person services. For details visit our new library management system page.
Information about Scarborough library including contact details and services offered.
Scarborough library
Vernon Road
Scarborough
YO11 2NN
Email: scarborough.library@northyorks.gov.uk
Telephone: 01609 536602
Facebook: Scarborough library Facebook page
Library opening hours
- Monday, 9am to 6pm
- Tuesday, 10am to 6pm
- Wednesday, 9am to 6pm
- Thursday, 9am to 7pm
- Friday, 9am to 6pm
- Saturday, 9am to 3pm
- Sunday, closed
Finding the library, parking and access
The library is located just off the main pedestrian precinct on Vernon Road, next door to the Iceland supermarket. There are two bus stops near the library, which are served by numerous routes. The railway station is also nearby.
The most convenient parking is at the Palm Court multi-storey on Vernon Road or the Brunswick multi-storey on York Place. Alternatively, Scarborough has a park and ride scheme on the A64 and the A165 Filey approach to town.
The library has ramps, automatic doors, lifts, a disabled toilet and an induction loop system.
Items available from the library
You can borrow a range of books for all ages in a variety of formats, including large print and audio. DVDs and foreign language titles are also available for loan, as well as micro:bits. You can request any item that is not immediately available.
Information and facilities at the library
- family history
- free online access to Ancestry.com, Find My Past, the British Newspaper Archive and Access to Research
- free Wi-Fi
- induction loop
- help and support using IT
- internet and computer access
- language courses
- local studies
- meeting rooms available for hire including a 220 fixed seated concert room
- newspapers
- parents' collection
- photocopying, printing and scanning
- study area
- tea and coffee
- toilets
Activities at the library
For further information about any of the activities below, please contact the library.
Archive volunteer group
The archive volunteer group meets every Thursday from 6pm to 8pm.
Family History
Family History research available upon request.
Knitting and Sewing drop-ins
Wednesdays Knitting and Crochet Group meet 2pm to 4pm and Sewing Group meet 4pm to 6pm.
Help with computers and the internet
Help and support using IT including bookable IT support appointments Free Public computer access and Wi-Fi.
Under fives activities
Storytime
Mondays 10.30am to 11am
Toddlers Toddle
Tuesdays 10.30am to 11.30am
Please visit the Eventbrite website to book your place.
Rhymetime
Wednesdays 10.30am to 11am
Breast Feeding Support Group
Fridays 9.30am to 10.45am
Stay and Play
Fridays 1pm to 3pm
School and nursery class visits
Please contact the Library to arrange class visits either by phone or by emailing Scarborough.library@northyorks.gov.uk
Volunteering
There are a number of opportunities to volunteer at the library. See the library volunteering page or ask at the library for further details.