Whitby Library

22/06/2026

📚✨ Meet Performance Poet and Author Amanda Crundall at Whitby Library! ✨📚
Join us on Saturday 11 July, 11am to 12.30pm, for a captivating poetry performance from Amanda Crundall's latest collection, The Emboldened Heart.
Amanda will share poetry inspired by life, resilience and hope, alongside fascinating connections to Whitby. There will also be an opportunity to take part in a Q&A session and discover more about Amanda's writing journey.
📅 Saturday 11 July
⏰ 11am to 12.30pm
📍 Whitby Library
💷 Free to attend

Part of the National Year of Reading 2026 celebrations.

11/06/2026

Don't forget we have another fantastic Makaton storytime this morning with the fabulous Vicky from Little signs, Big voices - Makaton Training Provider. 10.30am, no need to book, just head down to Whitby Library this morning - Thursday 11th June.

09/06/2026

Hi-Vis Fortnight – Help Spread the Word! 📢👀
Every hour, someone in the UK loses their sight. Currently, around 2 million individuals are living with sight loss, and projections indicate that this number could potentially double by 2050. Therefore, it’s crucial to reach out to those in the community who could benefit from the diverse content and activities offered by libraries 📚💛
As we celebrate the National Year of Reading 2026,
it’s time to Go All In! 🎉📖
Reading is known to broaden horizons, sharpen intellects, and ignite creativity ✨🧠 However, many of us are not dedicating enough time to it. Could you assist in connecting a friend or family member experiencing sight loss to the transformative power of reading through the library’s accessible resources?
Whether it’s large print books, audiobooks on CD, or our extensive selection of digital audiobooks and ebooks, everyone deserves to experience the joy of books 📖🎧💙
👀 🎉 📚

05/06/2026

Whitby, you’ve done us proud once again!
As part of Volunteers’ Week, we invited customers into our crafting room today to give their time and create Christmas cards for our Home Library customers… and just look at everything you made!
Thank you so much for giving your time so generously — our housebound customers (and all of us here) truly appreciate it.
-in-June! 😁

03/06/2026

The 2026 The Wilbur and Niso Smith Foundation Adventure Writing Prize short list has been announced! Six expansive novels reflecting the many places adventure can be found. The shortlist was selected by a panel of 35 dedicated librarians and library staff from across the UK, including two of our very own library staff from North Yorkshire Libraries (Whitby Library & Ripon Library!) ✨
So, why not and reserve and borrow one of these books up from our library? 📚

01/06/2026

This Volunteers Week we are saying a huge thank you to our incredible library volunteers for everything they do. 🍰☕️
THANK YOU!!!

We are also inviting others to get involved and give volunteering a try. Even a small amount of time can make a big difference, come and join us and help spread some kindness.

Friday 5th June between 10am-4pm come along and make some Christmas cards for our Home Library customers. Give as much time as you can - even half an hour would make a lovely card for someone at Christmas time and really make a difference.
WHITBY FOGHORN MAGAZINE Whitby Advertiser Whitby Whaler u3a Andys Man Club Whitby Whitby's Apollo Players

01/06/2026

This morning!!! Come along and join the fun

Join us for a special wildlife story with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust after our usual Rhyme time on Monday 1st June.

(Don't forget we are closed this Monday 25th for the Bank Holiday.)

28/05/2026

Calling parents, carers and grandparents!
Come along and have fun with Adult Learning who are offering family fun with crafts learning activities in our library on Friday 29th May at 2pm-4pm for you to enjoy with your children.
All resources will be provided, all they ask is that you enrol online:
https://ebsontrackprospect.northyorks.gov.uk/.../Prospect...
if you have any issues with enrolment then please call Adult Learning on:
01609 536 066 or drop them an email: [email protected]
All children must be accompanied by an adult as this is an Adult Learning funded course.

Calling parents, carers and grandparents!
Come along and have fun with Adult Learning who are offering family fun with crafts learning activities in our library on Friday 29th May at 2pm-4pm for you to enjoy with your children.
All resources will be provided, all they ask is that you enrol online:
https://ebsontrackprospect.northyorks.gov.uk/Page/Prospectus_CourseOverview?uio_id=28540

if you have any issues with enrolment then please call Adult Learning on:
01609 536 066 or drop them an email: [email protected]

All children must be accompanied by an adult as this is an Adult Learning funded course.

22/05/2026

Swapping screens for shared activities - like reading together at bedtime - is one of the simplest ways to support your child's development and help them establish healthy screen habits right from the start. Visit Best Start in Life for more.
https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-under-5s/