In June 2012 Barlby and Osgodby Parish Council took over the management of the library building at Barlby, with the aim of safeguarding library services, providing a part time Parish office and developing a community hub for local events and exhibitions. Day to day library services are provided through volunteers, with support from North Yorkshire County Council who have overall responsibility for the provision of library stock and equipment. The library was one of the first community libraries in North Yorkshire and continues to thrive with the support of the local council. There are currently 19 library volunteers who undertake a range of duties in connection with the library, particularly the role of library assistant to help customers use library facilities, and other tasks such as helping with children’s activities, hosting exhibitions and meetings, and supporting special events. They are independent of the County Council and the Town Council and have their own constitution and management team. Without our fabulous volunteers, the library cannot run. We are always looking for more people to join us, you can pick up shifts as little as once a month to every week. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please call into the library to pick up an application pack. Regular events held at the library include Children’s story time every Friday from 2:15pm and regular children's craft events held on Saturdays and during school holidays. Check out our coffee morning with quiz, currently held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 11am - 12:30pm. We also have a regular Book Club that meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month from 6:30pm. We have a range of DVD's, CDs and Audio Books, Large Print, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Biographies, Travel Books, History and Information, plus an extensive Children's section. There are four computers with Internet access and assistance, if required, to research Family History and homework and Wi-Fi is available! We have facilities for printing in black & white and colour, sizes A4 to A3, a scanner and we are the only library to offer a laminating service!! We are currently upgrading our library space, this is all with the help and support of the Town Council, a CEF grant awarded and fund raising from the Barlby Library Volunteers.
