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Visit Whitby Library
STAY WARM AND COSY THIS WINTER... VISIT WHITBY LIBRARY!
We all know that the energy crisis will hit some people harder than others, but here at Whitby Library you will always have a warm welcome and can enjoy a comfy, safe environment at the heart of our community, right in the town centre.
You might not have been to a library for a long time, and maybe you don’t know what we have to offer. Well, let me tell you - things have changed a bit over the years. Yes, we still have thousands of books, plus large print and audio books, teen fiction, as well as a fabulous junior library section so you can make your choices, and borrow for FREE then return or renew within 3 weeks, but did you know we also offer the following?
• Full electronic library catalogue so you can download and read books, magazines and newspapers online for FREE if you are library member • Library App and Borrowbox App so you can manage your account online or from a smart device FREE • Home Library delivery service for housebound users, bringing you a smile and a book, delivered direct to your door FREE • Toddlers story times on a Monday morning through term time, and weekly Lego club FREE • Year round fun/informative events calendar for all ages including music, making a noise, workshops, coming together to meet people and make friends • Adult Learning Services delivering face to face learning on Wednesdays – there is currently an ESOL course for Ukraine/English Language students, and coming very soon – maths and English courses. • Media and IT subscriptions available if you need to use our IT suite, but free to library members for 1 hour each day • IT Buddy help, by appointment, to assist with Blue Badge and Buss Pass applications, or other IT issues FREE • We have small or larger meeting rooms for hire • Lots of local history books, reference books, maps, and newspaper archives FREE • Reading Well Books, Mood Boosting bags to borrow FREE • Volunteering opportunities if you’d like to help us in the library – great for improving your CV and employment chances, or giving time back if you’re newly retired. • We are autism friendly, dementia friendly and we’re fully accessible for wheelchair users
Coming Up Soon :
We’re having a carved pumpkin competition so, if you bring in your own carved pumpkin by 5pm Thursday 27th October, then we will judge all entries, and the winner will be announced on Saturday 29th October when you can collect your pumpkin again and also take part in our Children’s Crafty Halloween workshop. We’re also hosting a wreath making workshop, as well as card making, Christmas crafts, and the Children’s Christmas Reading Challenge with lots of give-aways. All Enquiries and full details to book your place can be made at Whitby Library (between the bus and train stations on Windsor Terrace), or by calling 01609 534350.
Holiday letting in Yorkshire
We have over 100 fabulous properties across Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Coast for you to choose from. We know every cottage inside and out and can help you make the best choice for your self-catering holiday.
If you are looking for a local letting agent to let out your holiday property, we are here to help. For a free, no-obligation chat, simply call or email us. Better still, visit our website and request a FREE owner information pack.
We look forward to hearing from you. Claire & The Team
