Dringhouses Library

16/10/2026

Today is , recognising Developmental Language Disorder, a hidden but common disability that affects 1 in 14 people causing difficulties understanding and using language for no known reason. Join of York lecturer Hannah Hobson to hear more about this lifelong condition, Monday 19 Oct 4-5pm. All welcome, booking link in comments.

08/10/2026

Struggling to get tickets for the tapestry?! Try the tapestry instead! Available to view for free all day at Dringhouses Library. And join us this evening to hear about the battle in 1066, and the creation of the tapestry in 2015!

03/10/2026

Join Henry Tierney next Monday to hear about having ADHD in a time when no one knew what it was, and later life diagnosis. Here's a snippet from his BBC Radio York interview with Jericho Keys (37.58-53.51), link below. Booking link in the comments.

25/09/2026

On this day in 1066, the Battle of Stamford Bridge raged, not far from York. The Stamford Bridge Tapestry, inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry, was created in 2015 to commemorate this event. The Friends of Dringhouses Library are delighted to welcome representatives from the Stamford Bridge Tapestry Project to Dringhouses Library on Thursday 8th October. Drop in all day to see full size facsimiles of the tapestry, then hear two talks on the history of the battle, and the creation of the tapestry, from 6.30pm. Explore York Archive

15/09/2026

Please bear with us as we improve our IT services. At present we have no public access computers, but wifi is available.

Over the weekend we’ve been upgrading our IT systems to improve our services.

We’re still experiencing some disruptions to our services including our telephones, public computers, printing and self service machines.

Our teams are working hard to resolve these issues as quickly as possible. If you need any support during your visit, please speak to a member of staff and we’ll be happy to help.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

03/09/2026

York cyclists (and library fans!):join the Friends of Dringhouses Library this evening for a fascinating talk on the York Greenways, the former railway track now a lovely cross-city cycle route. Plus hear about all the wonderful things the Friends have done to support and improve your local library at our AGM.

29/08/2026

Join the Friends of Dringhouses Library for our end of summer coffee morning and booksale after the bank holiday...sweet treats, sweet reads, and a space to take a breath after a long summer.

07/08/2026

Excited to read stories in the beautiful Goddards Garden - National Trust this weekend. Join me for nature tales in the sunshine.

This weekend at Goddards...

We're delighted to welcome Library Lucy from Dringhouses Library for a special storytime session in the garden.

Perfect for little listeners and their families, with stories recommended for children aged 0-5.

Storytime sessions:

📖 Saturday 8 August at 2pm
📖 Sunday 9 August at 12pm and 2pm

There's no need to book, simply join us on the day!

The stories are free but normal admission charges apply.

📸: Edward

20/07/2026

The velvety close harmony of at our garden party on Saturday, bringing the 30s vibes!

18/07/2026

What a wonderful Garden Party we had! More images to follow but here's a taste of the fabulous frocks, delicious 1930s bakes, gorgeous music and garden party fun. Many thanks to all who attended, to the dulcet Songbird A Ca****la and to the hardworking Friends of Dringhouses Library