Dringhouses Library

What a lovely time with had with our babies and parents this morning - babes ranging from 4 weeks to 2.5 years with their mums and dads. Thanks for joining us, we look forward to doing it again next week, Tuesday 24 September 11am-12.15pm, all welcome. Explore York Libraries and Archives

Dringy Bear is all ready for our new Parents Place event on our nice new sofa! Join us from 11am with your babies and bumps for a relaxed get-together to chat about all things baby and beyond.

Our new space for new and expectant parents starts next Tuesday, 17 September! Pop in anytime between 11am and 12.30pm for a relaxed, informal chance to get-together and chat with other parents and carers. Let your babies have a wriggle and play with some simple toys, grab a coffee, and breathe! Explore York Libraries and Archives

The Friends of Dringhouses Library AGM is today! Join the Friends from 6pm for an update on all the lovely things they've done for the library since last year, and hear local historian Dorothy Reed talk about how to research your local history, and how she tracked down the elusive Annabel Dott, 'tiresome' lady architect and wife of the vicar of Dringhouses in WW1. All welcome.

Have you got a new small person in your life, or know someone who has? We're launching a new informal space for new and expectant parents/carers. Join us on Tuesday 17 September from 11am for coffee, chat and a chance to share experiences with other parents. Babies welcome too, of course, we'll provide some toys and a place to have a wriggle or a roll while their parents chat.

Local Historian Dorothy Reed will tell a story of opportunities, disappointments, and perserverence, when researching an elusive historical figure. Also hear about all the great improvements to the library the Friends of Dringhouses Library have made this year at their AGM. All welcome, Thursday 12 September 6pm.

No storytime today, sorry. Do come along with your little ones anyway for books, colourings and library fun!
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No under 5s this Saturday, sorry. Colourings, beautiful books, and Duplo still available so do pop in with your little ones anyway for library fun.

Wow, someone has donated us all these perfect condition Dog Man books, soon to be available to read. We love books, thank you, what a great way to

No storytime this morning as our volunteers take a well-earned break. Stories, colouring and Duplo still available so pop down anyway and say hi!

Come along and hear about all the great work of the Friends of Dringhouses Library, constantly supporting and improving our building and services. Then listen to local historian Dorothy Reed talk about the challenges of uncovering detail about a historical figure when information and even pictures are very elusive. All welcome, Thursday 12 September 6-7.30pm, refreshments provided.

Make a steampunk clock! Join author Dawn Treacher, next Thursday 29 August at 3pm, for our next event. Hear about 'Lost in Time' Dawn's book about a time-travelling mouse, and make some crazy clocks of your own. Suitable for children 7+, free but booking required.

What an super slime-tastic time we had on Monday, with Sciencetots. Messy, sparkly, learning, just the sort of thing we love at Explore York Libraries and Archives . There's still time to complete your and take part in events, see our website for details.

Our lovely storytimes run every Thursday and Saturday at 11am, all under 5s and their carers welcome. Ocie, Ed and Betty were rapt on Saturday 😍

We’re very excited to invite you to join us to celebrate 10 Years Sparking Imaginations and help raise funds for future children’s activities!

The event will include live performances on York Explore Library and Archive's library lawn, an Map Attack Lego event, and stained-glass crafting sessions, amongst much more. There will also be a fundraising tombola on the day.

Join local Dawn Treacher for a look at her new book, about a girl that follows a white mouse through a wormhole, then make your own cardboard atomic clock! Thursday 29 August, 3-4pm. Suitable for children 7+, free but booking required.

No storytime again today, back to normal next week.

There will be no under 5s storytime this Saturday or next, as our volunteers take a well-earned summer break. Fabulous picture books, colourings, and a space to socialise, crawl, roll or toddle around still available!

French chat and goodies this afternoon, all welcome.

Did you enjoy the Olympics Opening Ceremony?! Imagining yourself strolling along the Seine? Join us for some French chat and French pastries on Monday, drop in from 3pm. Local French speaking tutor Barbara will lead a totally informal hour of French conversation. Suitable for all levels, from 20 year old schoolgirl French to confident regular travellers. Refreshments courtesy of the Friends of Dringhouses Library.

Did you enjoy the Olympics Opening Ceremony?! Imagining yourself strolling along the Seine? Join us for some French chat and French pastries on Monday, drop in from 3pm. Local French speaking tutor Barbara will lead a totally informal hour of French conversation. Suitable for all levels, from 20 year old schoolgirl French to confident regular travellers. Refreshments courtesy of the Friends of Dringhouses Library.

There will be no under 5s storytime this Saturday or next, as our volunteers take a well-earned summer break. Fabulous picture books, colourings, and a space to socialise, crawl, roll or toddle around still available!

Kids: join us for activities 3-4pm this afternoon - origami, bugs, masks, and more gems and stickers than you can use!

Just a few of the supplies for our craft activity, Thursday 3pm, all welcome.

Well done, Jessica, our first finisher! We're loving this year's challenge with its theme of creativity. Lots of time still to join up, so pop in and say hi.

Children's crafts 10-12.30 today, drop in, all welcome! #

Going to France for a summer holiday this year? Fancy brushing up your French? Like French patries?! Join us for a fun, informal hour of French chat with local French tutor Barbara Hull, and delicious refreshments courtesy of the Friends of Dringhouses Library Monday 29 July, 3-4pm. No need to book, all welcome.

Excited for Elmer? Besotted by the BFG? Love Luna? Join the Friends of Dringhouses Library for a drop in craft morning on Saturday, between 10am and 12.30pm, celebrating famous children's book characters. All children welcome.

Our big summer booksale is just around the corner: all week from Monday 22 July pop in and bag a pre-loved bargain. Fiction, non-fiction, audio, large print, adult and junior books - something for everyone! and get a great new read into the bargain. York Libraries and Archives

They're here! A3 and A0 facsimile prints of the 400 year old Samuel Parsons Map of the Manor of Dringhouses. £9.99 or £25, make fantastic gifts for the local history buff in your life, or adorn your own wall with a beautiful piece of history. Explore York Libraries and Archives

Have you signed up for the yet? Our first event is this coming Saturday 20 July. Join the Friends of Dringhouses Library for a craft celebration of some classic children's book characters, from to the . 10am-12.30pm. No need to book, just drop in. Suitable for children 4 years+