Knaresborough Library

Knaresborough Library Public library in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. Located in the Market Place

📚✨ Looking for something fun to do with your little one this Autumn?From stories that spark imaginations to songs, rhyme...
07/09/2026

📚✨ Looking for something fun to do with your little one this Autumn?
From stories that spark imaginations to songs, rhymes, and play that help children learn and grow, our free library sessions are the perfect place for under-5s and their grown-ups to spend time together.
Whether you're a regular visitor or joining us for the first time, there's always a warm welcome waiting at your local library.
💛 Come along, make new friends, and discover just how much fun libraries can be!
👉 Find your nearest Storytime, Rhymetime or Stay & Play session and join the fun this September.

🎉📖 A huge thank you to all our young readers and their families! 📖🎉This year, over 300 children have joined the Summer R...
07/09/2026

🎉📖 A huge thank you to all our young readers and their families! 📖🎉

This year, over 300 children have joined the Summer Reading Challenge 2026 with us, helping to make it one of our best summers of reading yet. 🌟

We're proud of all children who have already completed the challenge and collected their rewards. What an amazing effort from everyone involved! 👏

If your child is still taking part, now is the perfect time to finish. We'd love to celebrate even more reading achievements before the challenge comes to a close.

📅 Saturday 12 September by 1:30pm is the final deadline to complete the challenge and claim your prizes.

Good luck to all our readers. You can do it! 💪📚✨

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✨ Looking for your next read?Discover Little Spark by Jess Kidd, a spellbinding tale of mystery, magic and invention.Bod...
07/09/2026

✨ Looking for your next read?

Discover Little Spark by Jess Kidd, a spellbinding tale of mystery, magic and invention.

Bodkin Bell is an orphan, pickpocket and survivor whose strange powers have followed her throughout her life. When she is offered a place at the mysterious Point Mote on the misty Kent marshes, she uncovers secrets that were never meant to be found...

Reserve your copy today: 📚 https://nylib.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/WRKENQ?SETLVL=&IRN=10830074

The Reading Agency Canongate Books

🩺❤️ Know Your Numbers! Week is taking place from 7 to 13 September, and we're encouraging everyone to take a few minutes...
07/09/2026

🩺❤️ Know Your Numbers! Week is taking place from 7 to 13 September, and we're encouraging everyone to take a few minutes to check their blood pressure.

Did you know at Knaresborough Library, you can: ✅ Borrow a blood pressure monitor to use at home for free, ✅ Use our blood pressure monitor in the library?

Checking your blood pressure is quick, easy, and an important way to look after your health. 💙

Pop in and speak to a member of staff to find out more.

🕵️ Espionage: The History, Development and Misconceptions Surrounding the Spying GameDiscover the fascinating world of e...
06/09/2026

🕵️ Espionage: The History, Development and Misconceptions Surrounding the Spying Game

Discover the fascinating world of espionage with Peter Holmes in this illustrated talk exploring British intelligence agencies, famous espionage cases, double agents and modern-day security threats.

📅 Tuesday 13 October
🕑 2.00pm to 3.00pm
📍 Knaresborough Library
🎟️ £4 per person

Booking is essential.

☎️ 01609 533610
📧 [email protected]

Have you read any books by Barbara Kingsolver? 📖This acclaimed American novelist, essayist and poet is the only author t...
06/09/2026

Have you read any books by Barbara Kingsolver? 📖

This acclaimed American novelist, essayist and poet is the only author to have won the Women's Prize for Fiction twice. 🏆🏆 Her powerful storytelling has captivated readers around the world.

You can request her books through our library catalogue: 👉 https://nylib.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/OPAC/HOME

Tell us your favourite Barbara Kingsolver title in the comments! ⬇️

The Reading Agency Faber Books

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⏰ Don't miss out!Have you started the Summer Reading Challenge 2026 but not yet completed all six books?There's still ti...
05/09/2026

⏰ Don't miss out!

Have you started the Summer Reading Challenge 2026 but not yet completed all six books?

There's still time to reach your goal and collect your prize and medal at Knaresborough Library.

Thank you to everyone who has joined us this summer. We'd love to see even more young readers crossing the finish line in the final days of the Challenge.

Pop in and let us know how you're getting on.

📖 Keep reading, keep exploring and keep challenging yourself!

📣📚💛📚Coming soon to Knaresborough Library...Slipper Social - Wednesday 7 October, 10am to 12pmJoin us for: 🩴 Free new s...
04/09/2026

📣📚💛📚Coming soon to Knaresborough Library...
Slipper Social - Wednesday 7 October, 10am to 12pm
Join us for:
🩴 Free new slippers
☕ Free hot drink
💡 Free advice and information from local services

Meet representatives from North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, Dementia Forward, Trading Standards, NHS Talking Therapies and more.

Don't miss out!

📚✨ What an incredible summer of reading!We have had over 300 children taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge 2026 w...
03/09/2026

📚✨ What an incredible summer of reading!

We have had over 300 children taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge 2026 with us this year. Thank you to everyone who has joined the challenge and shared the reading journey with us.

So far, 150 children have completed the challenge and earned their rewards. What a fantastic achievement!

If you haven't quite finished yet, there's still time. Help us celebrate even more young readers by completing your challenge and collecting your prizes.

⏰ Saturday 12 September by 1:30pm is your final opportunity to complete the Summer Reading Challenge 2026 and claim your prizes with us1

Good luck, and happy reading! 📖🌟

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Marketplace
Knaresborough
HG58AG

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Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 1:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 7pm
Saturday 9:30am - 1:30pm

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