We’re not here anymore – formerly @BishLibrary

All libraries are closed until further notice. We are still working to keep you up to date though. Please follow @YorkLibrariesUK for all of our organisational updates and information or visit exploreyork.org.uk #LibrariesAtHome #exploreMORE

We have a marvellous selection of photos from the Bishopthorpe Camera Club on display in the library! Come and have a look - we're open till 12:30 today (and the photos will be there until 13th Feb) 📸

To all our customers!

The Bloodaxe Challenge is back! Sign up at your local library, read four books, collect the stickers and get a free ticket to the @JorvikViking ! For more information visit exploreyork.org.uk/event/blo…

Drop by for a scary read and a delicious eyeball (while stocks last)

A massive big Thank You to the people who made our #FunPalaces such fun last Sat: the talented Alex from FacePaintYork, Denny from iBalance Yoga who introduced us to essential oils, Chloe from Hedz who made such wonderful hair braids & the other lovely braiders-you are all stars!

Would you like to learn to do fancy plaits, know more about Essential Oils, pick up some face painting tricks? Then come along to our #FunPalaces on Saturday 5 October between 10- 12.30. All activities are free of charge. Learn a new skill and have lots of fun in the process!

#YorkBigSing is coming to #BishLibrary! We are inviting everyone to come along, young & old, to this wonderful workshop led by York based composer Jon Hughes. No experience necessary. There will be workshops in 12 of our libraries across summer. Sign up on yorkartseducation.org.uk

Scarecrow Festival this weekend in Bishopthorpe! The Friends of @BishLibrary have made a fantastic #SummerReadingChallenge related scarecrow. Get yourself a trail map and find all those wonderful scarecrows!

Help solve a 100 year old crime: Join us for an evening of Murder Mystery where you are the jury. Who will you convict of the murder of Florence Nightingale's god-daughter? Friday 21 June, 7.30. Tickets £5. Enjoy a free glass of wine whilst mulling over the evidence! Book soon!

No time to read, but missing a great story? Why not listen to an audio book? In BishLibrary alone there are more than 100 audiobooks to choose from! Or borrow an e-audiobook: we have over 1000 you can download straight to your device 🤩

The current theme of our window display is #History - why not choose one of these as your next read? #HistoricalReads #amreading

Look what's arrived @BishLibrary today! If you are looking for a small gift, or feel like treating yourself, we might just have the right thing...

We're having loads of creative fun this afternoon, making sequins and beads with Jessica! #GetCreativeFestival #CreativeRecycling #LoveLibraries

Join our free Creative Recycling workshop with embroidery artist Jessica Grady on Friday 17 May 3-5pm and take home a colourful piece of art! No need to book; suitable for adults and children #GetCreativeFestival

Morning all! We're open 10 - 12:30 and 2 - 5 today. Come for a browse!

Why not tidy your garden in time for the Easter bunny? We have a selection of excellent books to advise and inspire you!

The Bishopthorpe Camera Club exhibition has arrived @BishLibrary tonight & will stay with us until Feb 28th. Pop in & have a look, the 31 photographs are simply beautiful! Also, we still have tickets for the Photographic Quiz of Yorkshire on Monday 11th at 7.30pm. Don't miss it!

Getting ready for tonight's Carol Singing with @BishCChoir . The slow cookers are doing their jobs, the mince pies are ready, courtesy of the master bakers of @BishFriends ! We are expecting to have a magical night from 7.30pm. Even the rain has stopped. Don't miss it!