Harrogate Library

Harrogate Library We are located in central Harrogate and offer a wide range of items to borrow including books, audiobooks and e-books.

Meeting rooms are available to hire and there is free Wi-Fi and computer access. We have a wide ranging programme of events.

🎨Looking for some local inspiration? Come and enjoy 'Ordinary people, extraordinary outcomes', a brand-new exhibition by...
02/09/2026

🎨Looking for some local inspiration? Come and enjoy 'Ordinary people, extraordinary outcomes', a brand-new exhibition by the Darley Daubers at Harrogate Library!

📅 When: 1st – 29th September
📍 Where: Harrogate Library - 1st floor
💰 Cost: Completely FREE!

What to expect:
Diverse Art Styles: Discover a beautiful variety of techniques.
Mixed Mediums: Explore unique materials and creative textures.
Local Talent: Celebrate incredible artwork from your community.

✨ Feeling inspired after your visit? ✨
The group is always welcoming new faces! They meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at the Christ Church Community Centre in Darley.

Drop by the library this month and support local artists! 🖌️

It might be September but there's still time for participants to finish the Summer Reading Challenge.Don't forget to pop...
01/09/2026

It might be September but there's still time for participants to finish the Summer Reading Challenge.

Don't forget to pop in and tell us what you've been reading so you can collect your rewards! 🎉🏅

⏰ You have until 12 September to complete the challenge and claim your rewards.

Did you know you that you can access the Which magazine for free online at Harrogate Library?Just speak to a member of t...
27/08/2026

Did you know you that you can access the Which magazine for free online at Harrogate Library?

Just speak to a member of the library team and they will assist with getting you logged on.

Prizes and medals are waiting for our reading challenge participants! Don't forget to collect them when you return your ...
25/08/2026

Prizes and medals are waiting for our reading challenge participants! Don't forget to collect them when you return your books. It's a great opportunity to borrow some more books too!

Over 1000 children aged 4-11 years have registered for the Summer Reading Challenge at Harrogate Library this year. Those that read 6 library books by Saturday 12th September will be able to claim their medal.

We are at the Harrogate Food and Drink Festival all weekend! 🎪🍔Because it is the National Year of Reading, we are out an...
22/08/2026

We are at the Harrogate Food and Drink Festival all weekend! 🎪🍔

Because it is the National Year of Reading, we are out and about in the community spreading the word about all the amazing, free services your local library offers.

A massive thank you to the Harrogate Food and Drink Festival for giving us a space this weekend! 🙏 It has been wonderful catching up with our regular members and meeting new faces from near and far. Come over, say hello, and have a chat! 👋📚

Festival

There's still time to enter our Children's Art Competition 🎨 Design your own flower display - this could be on paper or ...
19/08/2026

There's still time to enter our Children's Art Competition

🎨 Design your own flower display - this could be on paper or a 3D model - be as imaginative as you like!
🌼 Open to ages 4–7 and 8–11
📍 Hand your completed design in at Harrogate Library
📅 Entries close on Monday 31st August.

We can't wait to see your creations! 🌺

Nearly 300 children have now completed the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Read to the Beat at Harrogate Library. 🏆While ...
18/08/2026

Nearly 300 children have now completed the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Read to the Beat at Harrogate Library. 🏆

While we are incredibly proud of every child who has stood on our podium, it's always particularly great to see 11-year-olds who are completing the challenge for their final time, having taken part every single summer since they were just 4 years old. Seeing that long-term dedication come full circle—from a first library card to hitting the final high note of their primary school years—is exactly why we love what we do.

Congratulations to all our readers who completed their 6 books over the holidays and earned their medals. We hope you all carry a lifelong love of reading with you!

We're looking forward to seeing hundreds more children stand on the podium over the next few weeks.📚🎶

Breastfeeding Groups at Harrogate and Knaresborough Libraries⭐Harrogate Breastfeeding Group⭐Harrogate Library, Victoria ...
17/08/2026

Breastfeeding Groups at Harrogate and Knaresborough Libraries

⭐Harrogate Breastfeeding Group⭐
Harrogate Library, Victoria Room
Every Tuesday
9am – 10.30am

There is always a health professional at Harrogate’s breastfeeding group for specialist advice and support ❤

⭐Knaresborough Breastfeeding Group⭐
Knaresborough Library
Every Wednesday
1pm-2pm

Drop in, no need to book!
Babies from birth until 4 months of age

There's still time for children aged 4-11 years to sign up for this year's Summer Reading Challenge. It's completely fre...
14/08/2026

There's still time for children aged 4-11 years to sign up for this year's Summer Reading Challenge. It's completely free and children can earn rewards for their summer reading.

Since the challenge began, nearly 10,000 items have been borrowed from the children's library but we still have plenty of fabulous books on our shelves.

To sign up for the challenge, just call in and speak to a member of the library team.
Our opening hours are:
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 7pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 9am - 4pm

Address

Victoria Avenue
Harrogate
HG11EG

Telephone

+441609536658

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