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Information about Newby and Scalby library and information centre including contact details and services offered.
Newby and Scalby library and information centre
450 Scalby Road
Newby
Scarborough
YO12 6EE
Email: snltrustees@gmail.com
Telephone: 01609 534059
Website: Newby and Scalby Library website.
This library is managed and operated by volunteers working in partnership with North Yorkshire Council.
The library is on Scalby Road next to Lincoln Co-op chemist. A bus stop is served by number 13, 14 and 15 buses at the Rosette Inn, a few minutes' walk away from the library.
There are three parking spaces available to library users at the front of the library. The library has automatic doors and all areas are accessible to wheelchairs.
You can borrow a range of books for all ages in a variety of formats, including large print and audio. Music CDs, DVDs and foreign language titles are also available for loan, as well as micro:bits. You can request any item that is not immediately available.
For further information about any of the activities below, please contact the library.
Tuesdays 2pm to 4pm, free.
The crafty articles group meets at the library every Wednesday from 2.30pm to 4pm. Any type of craft is acceptable. If you would like to join the group, just drop-in.
Tuesdays 10.30am to 12noon, craft activity and play for under fives, free, term time only.
‘Hot Reads’ Reading group meets on the last Tuesday of the month, from 2pm to 3pm. Scalby Reading Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
The scrabble club meets at the library every Friday at 2pm.
Norman Bear invites all pre-schoolers to join him (with an adult) for a free storytime on Wednesdays 10:15am to 10:45am during term-time.
You can follow North Yorkshire libraries on Library Service Twitter.
There are a number of opportunities to volunteer at the library. See the library volunteering page or ask at the library for further details.